REGISTRATION

Player Lottery - January 8 - 14 (midnight), 2025
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Due to massive demand, we introduced the US Open Player Lottery in 2019 to create the fairest registration process.

The US Open welcomes all players, no qualifying events required. Whether you’re a previous US Open medalist or simply enjoyed participating, everyone is eligible to compete. If you've played with us before or are joining us for the first time, you have a chance to secure your spot. This solution has been a great success, relieving players from the rush of entering the moment registration opens. Join us and be part of the excitement at the US Open!
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Please be sure to Like us on Facebook or sign up for our email updates so you don’t miss any information.
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Even if you don’t win a lottery spot, consider coming to Naples to watch pro and amateur athletes compete at this amazing venue, and enjoy the Biggest Pickleball Party in the World®!

We hope to see you in beautiful Naples, Florida, April 26 - May 3, 2025.

PREPARE FOR 2025 US OPEN Lottery + registration

Player Lottery - January 8-14 (midnight), 2025
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While you don't need to do the below now, following these simple steps will create a smooth registration for you.

• Pickleball Den: Pickleball Den is our new official tournament software. Verify or create your free Pickleball Den account. Don't forget to add your photo!
• DUPR: We're using DUPR as the official and exclusive ratings of the US Open. See our US Open DUPR FAQ and verify, claim/merge or create your free DUPR account.
• Link your Pickleball Den and DUPR Accounts:
  
  • Log into Pickleball Den
  • Click Account, scroll to DUPR, and click Connect DUPR Account then follow prompts.

You’re now ready to enter the lottery for the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships! Stay tuned for the link to the lottery on January 8th, 2025!

REGISTRATION FEES

• Amateur Credential: $140
• Pro Credential: $140
• Sr. Pro Credential: $140
• Junior Credential: $25*
  *Junior players receive a US Open discount of $115. Please reach out to us for your discount code.

EVENT FEES

• Pro: $120/event
• Sr. Pro: $85/event
• Amateur: $45/event
• Juniors: $25/event

REGISTRATION AND WEATHER INSURANCE

• $25
• US OPEN Insurance Program

LOTTERY SELECTION PRIORITIZATION

In order to be eligible for the US Open Player Lottery, you may compete in the event that matches:
a) The age of the lowest team member, AND
b) The skill level equal to or higher of the highest team member

Example of a doubles team:
Player A = 54 years old and 3.752 DUPR
Player B = 47 years old and 4.102 DUPR

The correct event for the above example doubles team is 45-49 Age and 4.0 Skill.

Ratings are determined at the time of registration.
Age is determined as of 12/31/25.

LOTTERY DATES & TIMES

Dates and times subject to change. All times are Eastern.
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‍January 8 – 14 (midnight), 2025
General Registration Lottery Period

• You may register ANY time during the General Registration period. Priority IS NOT given according to when you register!
• You must be registered with a partner indicated before the lottery closes. You may initially sign up without a partner so that your name will be on the Players Needing Partners list in order for those players to find each other and edit their registration before the lottery closes.
• Payment is not required until confirmation email sent.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Event Formats
‍All Amateur, Wheelchair, Junior and Sr. Pro events will be run as double elimination with a consolation bracket. The consolation bracket will play for the bronze medal. The winner’s bracket will play for the gold and silver medals.

All Pro and Split Pro Age events will be run as a single elimination. The Pro brackets will run as a progressive format with one match of each event played per day.

All Pro and Senior Pro qualifying events, if needed, will be run as a single elimination with a single elimination Bonus Draw for those who don't qualify for the Main Draw.

Please refer to the schedule to see which events will run on which days.

‍US Open Insurance Program
‍Insurance must be purchased at time of registration.
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‍If you withdraw before March 1st, 2025, you will be issued a full refund less a $25 processing fee without the need to purchase Registration Insurance. Registration Insurance covers you in the event you must cancel out of the event after the March 1st refund deadline. Registration Insurance will also cover your event fee in the case your event is cancelled due to weather. Please read the US Open Insurance Program.‍

PLAYER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES

Need A Partner?
Before the Registration Lottery opens go to our US Open Player Connection page to find a partner.

‍Need A Sub?
‍If your partner cancels, email registration@usopenpickleball.com to add a new partner. You may choose a new partner who is not already registered in the US Open until April 1st. After April 1st, you must choose a sub from a player already registered in the US Open. Replacement players must be able to play in the same skill/age group that you have a spot in. Keep in mind as you search for a replacement that players may play down in age and up in skill. Replacements must be communicated to registration@usopenpickleball.com by 6 p.m. the day before your event is scheduled to play. Any request for replacements after 6 p.m. will be reviewed by the Tournament Director for approval. Replacements can be found on the players needing partners list.

ZING ZANG CHAMPIONSHIP TICKET LOTTERY

January 31 - February 4, 2025
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You do not need a ticket to be part of the US Open experience. Come to East Naples Community Park and watch pro and amateur matches on 59 courts for FREE! There is a $5/day parking fee. All proceeds go to Kiwanis. You may also roam and shop in the US Open Expo tents, enjoy great food and a cool beverage in the Beer Garden, while listening to live music each afternoon.

To purchase tickets to watch matches on the famous Zing Zang Championship Court, you will need to enter the TICKET LOTTERY, January 31 - February 4, 2025. Please be sure to check back here, Like Us on Facebook, or sign up here for our email updates so you are sure to get lottery information and the link to enter the ticket lottery!

The US Open is a one of a kind pickleball experience. Put April 26 - May 3, 2025 on your calendar and come to Naples, FL to join the Biggest Pickleball Party in the World®!