Pickleball Is Great Golden Ticket – Seattle, WA

Sideout Tsunami Pickleball Center

2300 26th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

GOLDEN TICKET | 2026 Nationals Qualifier

USA Pickleball Membership Required

To participate in a Golden Ticket tournament, you must be a Challenger or Champion member. If you are not currently a member, click the button to begin the sign-up process.

Become A member

Golden Ticket Tournaments provide a path for amateur players to play in the USA Pickleball National Championships, the premier tournament in the sport of pickleball. Whether you’re chasing championship glory, the ultimate competitive challenge, or simply unforgettable moments on the court, Golden Ticket Tournaments are where your Nationals journey begins.

Golden Ticket Tournaments offer participants an unrivaled player experience and the opportunity to compete at some of the best pickleball venues across the country. Only at these tournaments will gold medal winners receive a “Golden Ticket,” granting them priority registration for the USA Pickleball Nationals. Players that play in Golden Ticket Tournaments, but do not win gold will then be eligible for the USA Pickleball National Championships through our Tiered Point System (TPS).

This tournament requires a $12 USA Pickleball membership – but you get a free $12 sleeve of balls with your membership, so it pays for itself immediately.

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Sideout Tsunami Pickleball Center

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2300 26th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

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Indoor

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Hard Court

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June 30, 2026

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$95 Price changes to $125 on Jun 1st

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Franklin x-40 (Yellow)

Schedule

“Start Times” will be posted approximately one (1) week before the tournament starts.

Thursday 7/9/26 Singles Men’s & Women’s
Friday 7/10/26 Women’s Doubles
Saturday 7/11/26 Mixed Doubles
Sunday 7/12/26 Men’s Doubles

We reserve the right to refuse service at any time.

Partner Replacement Policy

Players signing up for any Doubles events will have five (5) days to have their partner register for the same event before they are moved to the Waitlist. They may be moved back to the Main Draw after both players are registered and paid if there is still room in the Main Draw. The maximum number of teams may be adjusted during the open registration period as the Tournament determines necessary.

Players will have up until the close of registration to change skill level or age groups. No changes after registration has closed.

If your partner becomes injured and unable to compete after the close of registration, players looking to add a new partner will need to contact the tournament at Mike@pickleballisgreat.com no later than 4pm the day before your event is scheduled to begin. Replacement players are subject to approval and must be USA Pickleball members who have PickleballTournaments.com profiles already created. They must also meet all skill level and age group requirements for the event that you are registered for. Any requested changes are not approved until you receive an email confirmation.

Withdrawal, Refund and Weather Policy

Last date to withdraw and request a refund is June 30, 2026. Refunds will be minus all pickleballtournaments.com fees and a $20 withdraw fee.
No refunds after June 30, 2026.
Software service fees are not refundable, even if the tournament/event is cancelled.

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The Path to Nationals

Your Path to Nationals is more than one tournament. Every match, every point and every event is part of a bigger journey - connecting your season through the Tiered Point System (TPS), Golden Ticket Tournaments and ultimately, the USA Pickleball National Championships.

Start Your Journey

It all starts when you step on the court. Become a USA Pickleball member, find an event and start building your competitive journey.

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Compete

Play in USA Pickleball sanctioned events throughout the season, challenge your game and see where you stack up.

Earn Your Mark

Every result matters. Earn TPS points as you compete and build your standing throughout the season

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Qualify

Take your shot at a Golden Ticket. Compete at a Golden Ticket Tournament for the opportunity to earn priority registration to the USA Pickleball National Championships.

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