Us Open Player Registration Lottery Guide
Learn how the lottery process works, explore division fees, review partner rules, and enter the lottery for the 2027 US Open.
Ready to Submit Your 2027 Entry?
The Player Lottery opens on Wednesday, January 13th!
Essential Player Lottery Information
Tournament & Event Fees
Official Player Lottery Timeline
Event Formats
All Amateur, Wheelchair, Junior, Champions Pro and Masters 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.
Pro events played all on one day until the semifinals. Semifinal events will then be played on Friday and Gold/Silver/Bronze matches played on Championship Saturday.
All Pro qualifying events will run as a single elimination.
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.
If you withdraw before March 1st, 2027, you will be issued a full refund. No refunds will be issued after March 1st for any reason, unless you have purchased the US Open Insurance Program.
How Lottery Selection Works
A fair, structured randomized draw to allocate tournament brackets optimally.
Priority Drawing
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.
Note: Ratings are determined at the time of registration.
Age is determined as of 12/31/2027.
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, and you can then edit your registration before the lottery closes to add your partner(s).
Payment is not required until confirmation email sent.
Automatic Waitlist
Non-selected entrants automatically receive a randomized queue position. If selected players opt out, waitlist spots open sequentially.
Critical Reminders
As easy as 1, 2, 3. Review these guidelines before submitting your entry.
1Partner Linking & 5-Day Acceptance Rule
For doubles teams, both partners must register independently and link their registration. If you win a lottery spot, both players have 5 days to complete payment.
2Player Replacement Guidelines & Deadlines
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.
3DUPR Rating Requirements & Brackets Verification
Ensure your DUPR account is connected and accurate. You can create a FREE DUPR account at www.dupr.com.