USA Pickleball today announced its Owned and Operated Golden Ticket tournaments of the 2027 season, marking the beginning of the path to the 2027 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships.
Building on the success of previous years, USA Pickleball is thrilled to return to five outstanding host cities and facilities: Glendale, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; Opelika, Alabama; San Diego, California; and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Each market has welcomed USA Pickleball athletes and delivered memorable tournament experiences, and the organization looks forward to building on that momentum in 2027.
Golden Ticket tournaments provide athletes with multiple opportunities to advance on The Path to Nationals. Division winners earn a Golden Ticket and receive priority registration access to the 2027 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships, while all participating athletes earn Tiered Point System (TPS) points based on participation and placement. TPS points accumulated throughout the qualifying season provide an additional pathway to Nationals, making every match and every finish an opportunity to move closer to the national stage.
2027 USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Schedule
- January 12–17 — Glendale, Arizona | Center Court Pickleball Club
- February 23–28 — Las Vegas, Nevada | Sunset Park
- March 17–21 — Opelika, Alabama | Opelika Pickleball Facility
- March 31–April 4 — San Diego, California | Barnes Tennis Center
- May 19–23 — Colorado Springs, Colorado | Peak Pickleball
Registration for the Glendale and Las Vegas Golden Ticket tournaments will open on October 1st. Registration information for Opelika, San Diego, and Colorado Springs will be announced at a later date.
“Golden Ticket tournaments are where the journey to Nationals begins,” said Mike Nealy, Chief Executive Officer of USA Pickleball. “We’re thrilled to return to Glendale, Las Vegas, Opelika, San Diego and Colorado Springs, communities that have embraced our athletes and helped us create outstanding competitive experiences. We look forward to returning in 2027 and giving players across the country the opportunity to earn their place in the longest-standing and only qualifying National Championship in pickleball.”
Golden Ticket tournaments are a cornerstone of USA Pickleball’s competitive pathway, bringing athletes together in premier pickleball markets across the country and providing a first-in-class tournament experience. Through Golden Ticket qualification and the Tiered Point System, athletes have multiple opportunities throughout the season to earn their way to the USA Pickleball National Championships.
Each returning host market has played an important role in the continued growth of competitive pickleball. From premier facilities and experienced tournament operations to passionate local pickleball communities, these destinations provide an ideal setting for athletes pursuing their opportunity to compete at Nationals.
USA Pickleball will announce additional 2027 Golden Ticket tournaments in the coming months, expanding The Path to Nationals and providing athletes with more opportunities to compete for a Golden Ticket.
Additional registration information, tournament details, and information on the 2027 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships will be announced in the coming months.
