Incline Open Pickleball Tournament
The annual Incline Open Pickleball Tournament at the spectacular Incline Village Tennis & Pickleball Center is one not to miss! This is a great tournament for “first timers” as there is no USAPA association membership required. We will have Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles divisions for levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0.
2026 Details
- Dates: August 15 – 16, 2026
- Location: Incline Village Tennis and Pickleball Center (964 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV)
- Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 (some levels may be merged based on the number of entries)
Fees
- Tournament Registration Fee:
- Through June 21: $49
- June 22 – July 19: $59
- July 20 – August 9: $69
- IVGID Picture Pass holders receive a 40% discount on registration fee. Contact the pro shop prior to registration to access the IVGID rate.
- Event Fee: $35 per event
Registration
Register early to secure your spot and to save! We expect many divisions to sell out. Register online via PickleballBrackets.com. Registration closes August 9.
Division Start Times
Start times and all details will be listed on PickleballBrackets.com a few days prior to the event.
Arrive 30 minutes before your start time.
Match Schedule
Draw will be posted on PickleballBrackets.com a few days before the tournament.
Format
- All brackets are in a Round Robin format to 11 points, win by 1. Match start times listed in the draws other than the first match are approximate and may be called earlier at the discretion of the committee.
- Gold Medal matches are 2 out of 3 to 11 points win by two.
- Playoffs will be determined based on the total win and loss record within your division/pool.
- Ties will be broken by head-to-head record and/or total number of points.
- Teams will be allowed a warm-up prior to the first match. Players should arrive on time or they give up their right to warm up.
- USAPA rules of play apply, including drop and let serves.
- Only the Gold Medal Match will have a referee.
- There will not be line judges for any match. Players in all matches will be responsible for calling lines in accordance with USA Pickleball Rules.
Sandbagging | Out Of One’s League
It is the athlete’s responsibility to register for a division that suits his or her skill level. It is the tournament responsibility to facilitate competitive divisions if at all possible. The tournament shall have the authority to change an athlete’s or team’s registered division for the betterment of the tournament.
Cancelations
All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you must withdraw, please let us know by August 9 at 5pm PST so we can fill your spot.
Registration Refusal
If Incline Village Tennis and Pickleball Center identifies an athlete that violates our good sportsman Code of Conduct, IVTPC reserves the right to refuse registration and or remove an athlete from the event in progress.
Parking
There is some parking at the Tennis and Pickleball Center but the primary lot is the back of the Incline Village Recreation Center adjacent to the Tennis and Pickleball Center.
What to Bring
For those that never been to the Incline Village Tennis & Pickleball Center, the court complex is above the main building. There is some space for lawn chairs but please do not bring canopies. There is plenty of shade around the courts.
Food, Snacks, Drinks
There will be water, and some snacks throughout both days. There are drinks and additional snacks available for purchase in the Pro Shop.
2026 Wild Bill’s BBQ Pop Up
Fuel up for your match with authentic BBQ fare, slow-smoked meats, and homemade sauces by Wild Bill’s BBQ. Lunch will be available for purchase on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am – 3:30pm. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Weather
Tahoe is famous for its beautiful summer weather. But just in case we may need to make adjustments to times and formats if the weather impacts setup and/or play. Our plan is to do everything we can to play, and cancellation will be our last resort with first consideration being safety of everyone involved. We will do our best to communicate changes as soon as we can.
Miscellaneous
- Only participants, water bottles and towels will be allowed on the courts. Bags must be hung on racks outside of the court.
- Diadem (neon green outdoor) is the tournament ball.
- Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded each day for completed events.
Tournament Results & Photos
Visit InclinePickleball.com for more pickleball programs and events. For questions or more information on any of our Tennis & Pickleball Center programs, please visit the pro shop or give us a call.
Incline Village Tennis & Pickleball Center: (775) 832-1235 | 964 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV – North Lake Tahoe
