USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Block Party
May 13 @ 8:00 am - May 17 @ 5:00 pm EDT
May 13, 2026 – May 17, 2026
Tournament Description
Welcome to Five Days of Pickleball Madness: Over 100 Divisions, Endless Golden Ticket Dreams!
Ready for five days of pure pickleball magic at The Hub in Jacksonville?
We’re talking non-stop action, more divisions than you can count, and your shot at snagging a coveted Golden Ticket to Nationals! Whether you’re an aspiring pro, a junior phenom, or just here for the vibes, this is where legends are made, and memories are born.
It’s not just an ordinary Pickleball tournament it is a full blown experience, with a special Friday Night Glow in the Dark Pickleball Party and Live Music on Saturday, you won’t want to miss it.
What’s a Golden Ticket Tournament?
It’s your golden gateway to the USA Pickleball National Championships—the biggest stage in the sport!
Win gold in your division, and you’ll score a Golden Ticket, unlocking priority registration for Nationals. Didn’t snag gold? No worries, you can still earn your spot through the Tiered Point System (TPS). Every match counts!
Why You’ll Love It:
Over 100 Divisions: There’s a bracket for everyone, no matter your age or skill.
Epic Player Experience: Exclusive gifts, pro-level venue, and the best pickleball community around.
Golden Ticket Glory: Only at these events can you punch your ticket straight to Nationals.
Unforgettable Fun: Five days packed with fierce rallies, new friends, and non-stop excitement.
Schedule at a Glance:
Wednesday: Senior Mixed Doubles, Senior Pro Mixed Doubles, and Jr Doubles
Thursday: Sr Doubles, Sr Pro Doubles, and Jr Mixed Doubles
Friday: Women’s Doubles, Men’s Singles, Pro Women’s Doubles, Sr Pro Women’s Doubles, Pro Men’s
Singles, Sr Pro Men’s Singles, and Jr Men’s Singles
Saturday: Women’s Singles, Sr Women’s Singles, Jr Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Pro Women’s Singles, Sr Pro Women’s Singles, and Pro Men’s Doubles
Sunday: Mixed Doubles, Pro Mixed Doubles
Daily Start: 8 AM sharp (but check your division for exact times)
How to Get In:
USA Pickleball Membership Required: Challenger or Champion level. The Challenger is just $12 and comes with a free sleeve of balls – what a deal!
Register Early! Early bird registration is $40 per player, which will be increased to $60, and then to $80, so don’t sleep on it! Junior registration gets a discount of $15.
Amateur event Fee: $40 per event, play one, two, or five!
Juniors: $20 per event.
Pro divisions: $100 per event.
Tournament Format:
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO ENSURE FAIR PLAY?
Round Robins, Double Elims, Playoffs & More: Formats tweaked for max play time and fun.
Official Rules: USA Pickleball rules enforced; check your paddle and bring your best!
Perks & Extras:
Livestreams, Highlights, and More: Get your moment in the spotlight!
Ready to Chase the Dream? Don’t just play, make history.
Register now, bring your crew, and let’s make Jacksonville the pickleball capital of the country for five epic days!
Additional Information
Proud to announce we are partnering up with Holiday Inn and Suites Orange Park, to ensure you not only the best experience on the court but off the court as well. Follow this link for discounted rates,
https://shorturl.at/HNHUM
The Path to Nationals!
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, an exclusive gift at USA Pickleball-operated Golden Ticket tournaments 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 who compete but do not win gold will still have a pathway to Nationals through the Tiered Point System (TPS).
LOCATION
The HUB Pickleball Jax
2525 Country Club Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073
Check them out at: https://thehubpickleball.com/the-hub-jacksonville/
PLAYER REQUIREMENTS
Please make sure you read the notes below as you register. It is the responsibility of each player to read and understand the following information.
All players must have a USA Pickleball membership at the Challenger or Champion level. You will need to include your membership number as part of the registration process.
Join or renew at: https://usapickleball.org
All players must have or create a DUPR account. This is the rating system that is used for USA Pickleball sanctioned tournament and where we will report results.
Join or login at: https://www.dupr.com/
This tournament is sanctioned by USA Pickleball at the MMP level. Referees will be present for all pre-medal and medal matches. In 2025, USA Pickleball successfully refereed all matches at all USA Pickleball-operated Golden Ticket tournaments!
REGISTRATION POLICY
– Maximum team counts may be adjusted during registration as needed.
– Players may only play in one (1) division per day.
– Players can change skill level or age group until registration closes. No changes after that time.
– Please have your tournament profile connected to your own DUPR account.
– If players are signed up for a bracket BELOW their DUPR at the time of registration, they will be moved to the correct skill bracket.
Singles Registration
For players in a singles bracket, it means you have REGISTERED and PAID the fees.
It is the players’ responsibility to know if they have signed up for Singles. Please check your registration receipt after checkout.
Refunds for Singles events will not be given after the withdrawal deadline.
Doubles Registration
Your spot in a bracket is NOT considered complete until both players are registered, paid, and paired for the event.
If you are in need of a partner, it is your responsibility to find one. This is NOT done by the Tournament.
Before selecting a player as your partner, you MUST have communicated with that player and agreed to play together.
Agreement to participate together is between partners.
PARTNER REPLACEMENT POLICY
Any registered player who loses a partner after registration has closed; they must replace that partner with an already registered player. This responsibility rests with the players.
Replacements can be found on the players needing partners list, which can be found on the tournament page. Please make sure you have spoken with the player and there is an agreement to partner between you both. We would appreciate one email with your partner included to confirm the partnership.
The replacement player must:
-Have a USA Pickleball membership (Challenger or Champions) and a PickleballTournaments.com profile.
-Meet the skill/age requirements, pay any related fees for tournament/software fees. If fees to be transferred, we need confirmation from the original player.
Please email new partner information using the contact tournament link no later than 4 pm the day before you are scheduled to play. Approved partner changes will receive an email confirmation.
RULES & EQUIPMENT POLICY
All USA Pickleball rules apply. Official Rule Book: https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/official-rules/
Players must ensure their paddle is on the Approved Equipment List:
https://equipment.usapickleball.org
Refund Policy
Refunds: The refund deadline is May 1st, 2026, for a full refund on registration/event fees (minus a $25 processing fee). There will be no refunds after the deadline.
Prize Money
Tournament Payout Structure -30K PRIZE POOL
Payouts are per division.
Minimum 12 teams required for maximum payout in doubles divisions.
Minimum 10 players required for maximum payout in singles divisions.
Pro Doubles
(Men’s, Women’s, Mixed)
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