Official Tournament Rules and Equipment Standards
Paddle Testing and Compliance
Mandatory Compliance: All paddles must be on the official USA Pickleball Approved List.
Approved Paddle List
Verify paddle model eligibility before arrival.
On-Site Surface Testing
Mandatory grit, deflection, and core testing at the testing tent.
Compliance Sticker
Official sticker attached to approved paddles before match play.
Match Formats and Scoring Protocol
Main Draw (Double Elimination)
Best 2 out of 3 games to 11 points (win by 2). Standard side-out scoring.
Consolation Bracket and potential Round Robin matches
Single game to 15 points (win by 2).
Format Modifications
The US Open reserves the right to modify any match or game format.
Refereeing and Line Calling
Refereed Matches
For the third year in a row, the US Open is proud to announce our plan to officiate every match with a referee.
Pro Semi Finals and Finals
Fully staffed by certified USAPA referees with line judges on Zing Zang Championship Court for Pro Semi Finals and Finals.
Adaptive and Inclusion Regulations
Wheelchair and Hybrid Play Rules
Details on the two-bounce allowance for wheelchair participants and hybrid match pairing protocols.
Inclusion and Transgender Guidelines
Official USAPA equity and participation standards across divisions.