How Many Tournaments Are There and Who Can Register to Play?
The 2025 PPA Tour calendar includes 12 tournaments in 2 different countries. Each tournament is categorised as either a Open (1000), a Cup (1500) or a Slam (2000) with the numbers representing the total number of PPA Australia Points awarded to the 1st-place winners in men’s and women’s pro singles, men’s and women’s pro doubles, and mixed pro doubles.
There is one Pro bracket (also known as “draws”) played at each tournament: PPA Pro Main Draw. This consists of the top 16/24/32 seeded teams respectfully. This is a single elimination draw for Cup/Slam or Double Elimination for Open. There is prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
You don’t need to be a professional to play on the PPA Tour Australia, however. There are amateur brackets Open (level below Pro), Juniors for U16 and for Masters 50+ played out alongside the professional brackets each day of a tournament.
How Do Player Rankings Work?
The PPA Tour Australia Rankings Presented by Proton award professional players points based on their results at PPA Tour tournaments, with the most points being awarded at a Slam (2000). The deeper a player advances at a tournament, the more points they earn.
The Rankings are updated after each tournament and reflect points earned during the current calendar year (The Race).
Points will be taken from an athletes best 9 results over the 2025 calendar. Each event an athletes best two results from that event will be counted.
PPA Points
How Are PPA Tour Australia Points Awarded?
PPA Points are awarded for men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles events as follows:
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th Place | 5th-8th Place | 9th – 16th Place | 17th – 32nd Place | 33rd -64th Place | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPAA 2000 | 2000 | 1600 | 1200 | 800 | 400 | 200 | 100 | 50 | |
| PPAA 1500 | 1500 | 1200 | 900 | 600 | 300 | 150 | 75 | 37.5 | |
| PPA 1000 | 1000 | 800 | 600 | 400 | 200 | 100 | 50 | 25 |
PPA TOUR AUSTRALIA PRO MAIN DRAW PROCESS?
The following order takes place to determine the placement of players into the Main Draw and therefor seeding. There are typically 32 spots available in the Open Main Draw. PPAA/MLPA signed players receive automatic placing in the Main Draw. The top 30 seeded teams will be placed in the Open Main Draw with the two remaining 2 spots earned through the qualification event if required. Those not placed in the Main Draw will compete in qualifying brackets for TBD spaces in the Main Draw.
Seeding
- Top 10 PPA Tour Australia Ranking – Points for 52 Weeks
- DUPR – is used for those players outside the Top 10 PPA Rankings
- Committee Seed
- The committee may select two 2 Committee Seeds to be placed in initial seedings no higher than 6 or 9
- Pickleball Brackets Rating Points determine the rest of the field, if necessary.
PPA Pro 5.0 and above – Progressive Draw
Each day includes all single elimination play, with medals played on Championship Sunday
Thursday: Singles
Friday: Mixed Doubles
Saturday: Gender Doubles
Sunday: Championships – Gold + Bronze Playoffs
PPA Pro Masters (4.0 and above) Traditional Draw
Each day includes double elimination event
Friday: Singles
Saturday: Men’s and Women’s Mixed Doubles
Sunday: Gender Doubles
PPA Opens 19+ (3.5 and below, 3.50-3.99, 4.0-4.49 and 4.5 and Above) Traditional Draw
Each day includes all rounds of play including the final in an elimination format
Friday: Singles
Saturday: Men’s and Women’s Mixed Doubles
Sunday: Gender Doubles
PPA Masters (3.5 and below, 3.5-3.99) Traditional Draw
Each day includes all rounds of pool play into elimination format finals
Friday: Singles
Saturday: Men’s and Women’s Mixed Doubles
Sunday: Gender Doubles
PPA Juniors (18U)
Each day includes all rounds of pool play into single elimination finals
Saturday: Singles
Sunday: Gender Doubles
Are Players Paid for Wins? If So, How Can a Player Get Paid?
The PPA Tour Australia is committed to delivering the highest payouts in the sport of pickleball across ANZ. Professional players in the Main Draw are compensated according to the round they lose in. Pro players finishing outside the Top 3 will not be compensated for wins, and neither will amateur players in the amateur draws. Payouts are subject to consistent increases based on sponsorships, fans, and overall growth of the sport.
Pro and Senior Pro players must register for payment by clicking the “Register to Be Paid” button below, where they can register for direct deposit; no checks will be mailed out for prize money.
Payments are sent within 2 weeks of event finish once details have been submitted.
Total PPA Tour Australia Tournament Payout – Pro
PPAA SLAM/CUP: TOTAL $21,600 + PLAYER BONUSES
| PRO | Men’s Doubles | Women’s Doubles | Mixed Doubles | Men’s Singles | Women’s Singles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $1200 | $1200 |
| 2nd Place | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $600 | $600 |
| 3rd Place | $600 | $600 | $600 | $300 | $300 |
| SENIOR PRO | Men’s Doubles | Women’s Doubles | Mixed Doubles | Men’s Singles | Women’s Singles |
| Champion | $600 | $600 | $600 | $300 | $300 |
| 2nd Place | $400 | $400 | $400 | $200 | $200 |
| 3rd Place | $200 | $200 | $200 | $100 | $100 |
PPAA OPEN: TOTAL $18,800 + PLAYER BONUSES
| PRO | Men’s Doubles | Women’s Doubles | Mixed Doubles | Men’s Singles | Women’s Singles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| 2nd Place | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $500 | $500 |
| 3rd Place | $500 | $500 | $500 | $250 | $250 |
| SENIOR PRO | Men’s Doubles | Women’s Doubles | Mixed Doubles | Men’s Singles | Women’s Singles |
| Champion | $600 | $600 | $600 | $300 | $300 |
| 2nd Place | $400 | $400 | $400 | $200 | $200 |
| 3rd Place | $200 | $200 | $200 | $100 | $100 |
PPAA RACE: TOTAL $125,000
Athletes best 2 results from each event to count towards The Race. Athletes best 9 events will count from the 2025 calendar year.
| Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th Place | 5th Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Male | $35,000 | $12,500 | $5,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| Pro Female | $35,000 | $12,500 | $5,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| Senior Pro Male | $3,000 | $1,500 | $1,000 | ||
| Senior Pro Female | $3,000 | $1,500 | $1,000 |
- Non-PPAA players will receive half of the listed amounts for The Race.
Additional Payout Information
Pro Player Payment
Pro and Masters players must register for payment.
Click the “Register to be Paid” button below.
You will receive an invite to register for direct deposit. You must register for direct deposit; no cheques will be mailed out for prize money.
Payments are sent out within 2 weeks of event finish on proviso payment details have been submitted.