The US Open Player Lottery will take place through Pickleball Den January 8-14, 2025.
The pickleball world is gearing up for the 2025 Minto US Open Pickleball Championships powered by Margaritaville. The most important tournament in pickleball will be held April 26 – May 3, 2025 and is set to welcome enthusiasts from all 50 states and dozens of countries—from Armenia to Zimbabwe. In 2024 alone, over 3,250 players competed, while more than 50,000 fans celebrated the spirit of pickleball.
Get ready to mark your calendars because the schedule for the 2025 US Open Pickleball Championships has officially been released! The 2025 schedule includes some exciting updates and additions that will elevate the competition to new heights. Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, there’s plenty to look forward to!
- NEW JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP – Get ready to cheer on tomorrow’s stars! The US Open has announced a new Junior Championship—the largest in the country— that will take place over the first weekend. All gold medal matches will be featured on the Zing Zang Championship Court!
- PROGRESSIVE DRAW FORMAT – This year, we’re adopting a progressive draw format for Pro events, spreading Pro matches across multiple days to deliver thrilling, top-tier games.
- PRO CLINICS – Attend a pro clinic to learn from world-class professional pickleball players.
- As always, athletes and fans can expect exceptional food, vendors, and entertainment throughout the week.
This year, the US Open, also known as The Biggest Pickleball Party in the World, is using DUPR to help create fair play and seed players. To compete in the 2025 US Open Pickleball Championships, players must have a DUPR account. Pickleball Den is the tournament’s new, official software to streamline tournament management and enhance your overall experience.
The US Open Player Lottery will take place through Pickleball Den January 8-14, 2025.
Whether you’re a seasoned US Open Lottery expert or a first-time US Open hopeful, following these simple steps will create a smooth registration experience for you:
- Sign up for a free Pickleball Den Account
Pickleball Den is the official tournament software of the US Open. Verify or create your free Pickleball Den account at https://app.pickleballden.com/signup. Don’t forget to add your photo to your player profile!
- Sign up for a free DUPR account
A DUPR account is free to create. Check to see if you already have an account at https://dashboard.dupr.com/claim. If you do not have an existing account, create a free profile to begin logging match results at www.dupr.com.
Make sure your rating is accurate and up-to-date.
DUPR’s new Reliability Score indicates how far you have progressed in achieving a reliable rating. The best way to boost your reliability is to play more matches! Try these tips to enhance your rating’s reliability:
- Play with various partners and opponents
- Play against opponents with a similar rating
- Play Club/Tournament Matches
- Play against highly reliable players
If you have questions, view the US Open’s DUPR Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
- Link your DUPR in Pickleball Den
You can easily link your DUPR account to your Pickleball Den profile through the Account section, allowing your singles and doubles DUPR ratings to stay automatically updated. This ensures player ratings are always current and accurate. To link your DUPR:
- Login to your Den account
- Select Account and scroll to the Player Profile section
- Click Connect DUPR Account and follow the prompts
- Familiarize yourself with the Lottery Procedures and Prioritization
Due to massive demand, the US Open Player Lottery was introduced in 2019 to create the fairest registration process. The lottery was designed to give everyone an equal opportunity if they are playing at their correct skill and age.
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.
Other important details to know about the US Open Player Lottery include:
- If registering for a doubles event, you must be registered with a partner indicated before the lottery closes.
- You may register any time during the Player Lottery period January 8-14, 2025. Priority is not given according to when you register.
- The Registration & Weather Refund Insurance Policy will be available for purchase during registration if you are notified of a successful lottery slot.
- US Open Lottery winners will be notified by email on January 21, 2025.
For more information visit https://www.usopenpickleball.com/event-guide/registration.
- Sign up for US Open Updates!
To stay informed about all things related to the US Open, like the US Open on Facebook, join the US Open Facebook Connections Page and sign up for US Open email updates. You’ll receive important event details and the link to enter the Player Lottery and Ticket Lottery!
Join the US Open team for a live Q&A session on Facebook Live, December 18- timing announced shortly! Guest speakers will include Leigh Waters- former US Open Women’s Doubles Champion and coach to Anna Leigh Waters and Christian Alshon, Eva Welsher- US Open Chair and former Senior Pro Women’s Mixed Champion, and Ben Weinberger- US Open Tournament Director. Connect with the experts to gain valuable insights and elevate your experience at the US Open Pickleball Championships!
You’re now ready to enter the lottery for the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships! Stay tuned for the link to the Player Lottery on January 8th, 2025!
