The Macon Open 2025 is Here! Are You In Yet?

Golden Ticket winners secure direct entry to the biggest pickleball stage

Pickleball dreams are earned. And for players eyeing a direct shot at the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships, the UTR Sports Macon Open is the fast track to get there.

Taking place from March 12-16, 2025, at Rhythm & Rally in Macon, Georgia, this USA Pickleball-sanctioned event is a Golden Ticket Tournament, meaning gold medalists get priority entry to Nationals. No extra qualifiers, no second chances. Just straight to the biggest pickleball stage in the country.

Elite Competition & A Packed Tournament Schedule

The Macon Open is a proving ground for top players hungry for a spot at Nationals. With a round-robin format, every competitor is guaranteed at least four games before the playoffs. That means no early eliminations, but pure competition.

Here’s how the action unfolds:

[no-margin]📅 March 12: Men’s & Women’s Doubles (55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+)

[no-margin]📅 March 13: Mixed Doubles (55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+)

[no-margin]📅 March 14: Men’s & Women’s Singles (19+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 70+, 75+, 80+)

[no-margin]📅 March 15: Men’s & Women’s Doubles (19+, 30+, 40+, 50+)

📅 March 16: Mixed Doubles (19+, 30+, 40+, 50+)

The playoff format is as competitive as it gets:

• Round-robin format ensures all players get ample matches.
• Bracket sizes will determine playoff advancement.
• Early rounds are played to 15, win by 2.
• Medal matches follow a best-of-three format to 11, win by 2.
• Age and skill brackets may be combined based on registration.

Why This Tournament Matters

Winning in Macon is typically securing a spot at Nationals without any extra hurdles. Gold medalists skip the traditional qualification rounds and go straight to the USA Pickleball National Championships.

That means:

[no-margin]👉 No extra regional qualifiers.

[no-margin]👉 Guaranteed entry into the biggest event of the year.

[no-margin]👉 A chance to compete against the best of the best.

👉 The Macon Open is where contenders turn into Nationals-bound competitors.

So, What’s Next?

For those stepping onto the courts, this is your moment. The grind, the sweat, the extra reps—it all leads here. Win in Macon, and you don’t just get a medal. You get a shot at history.

But if you’re still on the sidelines, maybe it’s time to stop waiting. Picklezone helps players get better. If you’re serious about stepping up, start now. Train smarter, play sharper, and be ready when your Golden Ticket opportunity comes.

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Game on. You in? 👀