One path. Many stops. The USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Series connects competition, community and memorable destinations along The Path to Nationals. Each tournament is an opportunity to challenge your game, earn Tiered Point System (TPS) points and pursue your place at the 2027 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships. Gold medal winners earn a Golden Ticket, granting priority registration for Nationals, while players who don’t win gold can continue their journey through the Tiered Point System (TPS). At USA Pickleball owned and operated stops, enjoy an elevated player experience at premier venues across the country, including an exclusive water bottle player gift.

GOLDEN TICKET | 2027 Nationals Qualifier
USA Pickleball Golden Ticket
Presented By: Phonak
February 23 - 28, 2027
Sunset Park Pickleball Complex
2601 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Before You Register
USA Pickleball Membership
- All players must have an active USA Pickleball Challenger or Champion Membership valid through the final day of the tournament and linked to their PickleballTournaments.com profile before registering.
- Need to change your membership tier? Watch the video
Pickleball Tournaments
- To link your membership, go to My Profile -> Edit Profile -> Association Memberships -> Add Membership. View PDF Help Doc.
- Select USA Pickleball, enter your membership number and required information, then click Save Membership. Watch this video or View PDF Help Doc
- Your name must match exactly on your USA Pickleball membership and PickleballTournaments.com profile. If your membership is on auto-renewal, contact MembershipSupport@usapickleball.org for assistance
DUPR
- All players must have a DUPR account connected to their tournament registration profile. Tournament results will be reported to DUPR. Players must register at the appropriate skill level. If you register for a bracket below your DUPR rating at the time of registration, you will be moved to the appropriate skill bracket. Create or Access Your DUPR Account.
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Hotels and Lodging
February 23 - 28, 2027
Sunset Park Pickleball Complex
2601 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Outdoor
Hardcourt
Registration Closes: February 15, 2027
tournaments@usapickleball.org
Exclusive Athlete Gift: Water Bottle
Registration Fees: Amateur $95 | Junior $35 | Wheelchair $50 (flat fee)
Per Event Fee: Amateur $45/event | Junior $10/event
Franklin x-40 Yellow
Registered Players and Info
Youth Division
Wheelchair Division
Tournament Rules
Approved Equipment
Registration Policies
- Players may compete in one division per day.
- Skill level and age-group changes may be made until registration closes. No changes will be accepted after registration closes.
- Maximum team counts may be adjusted during registration as needed.
Singles Registration
- Your singles spot is confirmed once you have registered and paid for the event.
- Players are responsible for confirming their events. Please review your registration receipt after checkout.
Doubles Registration
- Your doubles spot is NOT confirmed until both partners are registered, paid and paired before registration closes. Players are responsible for finding their own partners. The tournament does not match players with partners. Before selecting another player as your partner, you must communicate with that player and mutually agree to play together.
Competition Format
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles
- Men’s Doubles
- Women’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- Junior Competition
USA Pickleball offers skill levels from 3.0–5.0 across age groups from 7–80+. All events will begin with round-robin or pool play and advance into playoff brackets.
Scoring
- Round Robin Matches: 1 game to 15, win by 2
- Playoff Matches: 1 game to 15, win by 2
- Bronze & Gold Medal Matches: Best 2 of 3 games to 11, win by 2
- Scoring System: Side-out scoring
Bracket Format
- 4 Teams: Round Robin; all four teams advance to playoffs
- 5–7 Teams: Round Robin; top four teams advance
- 8–9 Teams: Pool Play; all teams advance
- 10+ Teams: Pool Play; top two teams from each pool advance
Brackets may be combined to create a playable draw. Final bracket combinations and competition formats are at the Tournament Director’s discretion. Medals will be awarded based on originally registered divisions, even when brackets are combined.
The tournament schedule will be posted approximately one week before the event begins. Players are responsible for reviewing the final schedule and confirming their competition day and start time.

Schedule
- Tuesday: Men’s Doubles & Women’s Singles | Ages 60–80+
- Wednesday: Mixed Doubles | Ages 60–80+
- Thursday: Men’s Singles & Women’s Doubles | Ages 60–80+
- Friday: Men’s Doubles & Women’s Singles | Ages 19–55; Junior Mixed Doubles in the afternoon; Wheelchair Co-Ed Doubles
- Saturday: Mixed Doubles | Ages 19–55; Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Doubles; Wheelchair Co-Ed Singles
- Sunday: Men’s Singles & Women’s Doubles | Ages 19–55; Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Singles; Wheelchair Hybrid
Junior Competition
Junior divisions give young athletes the opportunity to compete, build confidence and connect with other players their age. Bring your game and take your next step on The Path to Nationals.
Events:
- Singles and Doubles
Age Groups:
- 7-12
- 13-14
- 15–16
- 17–18
Wheelchair Competition
Events:
- Wheelchair Co-Ed Singles
- Wheelchair Co-Ed Doubles
- Wheelchair Hybrid
Registration:
- $50 flat fee includes all wheelchair events.
- Use code WC50 at checkout.
Partner Replacement Policy
Need a Partner?
Players are responsible for finding their own partners. The tournament does not match players with partners. Players looking for partners may use the tournament’s Players Needing Partners list. Before pairing, both players must communicate and agree to play together.
Lost Your Partner After Registration Closes?
If you lose your partner after registration closes, you may replace them with an eligible player who is already registered for the tournament. The replacement player must:
- Have an active USA Pickleball Challenger or Champion Membership and tournament registration profile
- Meet the applicable skill and age requirements
- Pay any required tournament and software fees; fees are non-transferable
- Be available to compete on the scheduled event day
Email the new partner information to tournaments@usapickleball.org no later than 4 p.m. the day before your scheduled event. Your partner change is not complete until you receive an email confirmation from USA Pickleball.
Withdrawal, Refund and Weather Policy
Players who withdraw before the cancellation deadline will receive a refund less a $20 withdrawal fee and applicable software fees. If the registration deadline has passed, the player entry fee will not be refunded. No refunds or credits will be issued after the cancellation deadline unless Registration & Weather Protection was purchased during open registration.
Registration & Weather Protection may be purchased during the registration period and provides additional coverage if you need to withdraw after the cancellation deadline or if your event is cancelled due to weather without a make-up day option. Refunds after the cancellation deadline may take up to 30 days following the conclusion of the tournament to process.
Inclement Weather
USA Pickleball will make every effort to continue play when weather or other unforeseen circumstances impact competition, with player safety as the top priority. The Tournament Director will determine whether play can be resumed, rescheduled or cancelled.
Start your Journey
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.
Compete
Play in USA Pickleball sanctioned events throughout the season, challenge your game and see where you stack up.
Earn TPS Points
Every result matters. Earn TPS points as you compete and build your standing throughout the season.
Golden Ticket
Compete at a Golden Ticket Tournament for the opportunity to earn priority registration to the USA Pickleball National Championships.
Register
Register and secure your spot at USA Pickleball National Championships.

