2026 Houston Open Pickleball Tournament 2026 休士頓匹克球公開賽 (Team)

Game book

Teams: Bracket will be canceled < 4 teams

Team Match Format: 

1. MLP DUPR 16 –  A 4-player team event (2 men, 2 women) with a combined DUPR rating cap of 16.300 and a maximum individual DUPR of 4.600.

     ( Medal + cash prize (1st: $800, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $200)

2. MLP DUPR 14 – A 4-player team event (2 men, 2 women) with a combined DUPR rating cap of 14.300 and a maximum individual DUPR of 4.100.

     (Medal + cash prize (1st: $600, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200))

• Team Composition:

  • Each team consists of 4 players: 2 men and 2 women

• Match Format:

  • Each match includes 4 games, played in the following order:

    1. Women’s Double

    2. Men’s Double

    3. Mixed Double

    4. Mixed Double

  • All games use side-out scoring to 11 points, win by 2

  • The four players must be different between the two mix doubles

  • Matches will be played until a team wins three games.

• Tiebreaker – DreamBreaker™:

  • Played only if the match is tied 2-2

  • Game to 21 points, rally scoring, win by 2

  • Teams must win while serving

  • Each team rotates its 4 players in 4-rally segments, repeating in the same order

    • Player 1: 4 rallies → Player 2: 4 rallies → Player 3: 4 rallies → Player 4: 4 rallies → repeat

  • Serving side is determined by the team score:

    • Even score: serve from the right side

    • Odd score: serve from the left side

• Additional Rules:

  • Each team receives one (1) timeout per game (up to 1 minute)

  • 1-minute warm-up allowed before each match

  • Official Ball: Franklin X40

  • Note: Tournament organizers reserve the right to combine events based on skill level or age to ensure the best possible playing experience for all participants

3. Senior Division (50+)

     (Medal + cash prize (1st: $600, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200))

• Team Composition:

  • Each team must have at least 2 men and 2 women

  • Teams may include up to 6 players

• Match Format:

  • Each match includes 3 games:

    1. Mixed Double (Pair 1)

    2. Mixed Double (Pair 2)

       • The four players must be different between the two mixed doubles

    3. Double (Men’s, Women’s, or Mixed doubles)

• Scoring:

  • Side-out scoring to 15 points, win by 1

  • 1-minute warm-up allowed before each match

  • Official Ball: Franklin X40

  • Note: Tournament organizers reserve the right to combine events based on skill level or age to ensure the best possible playing experience for all participants

4. Beginner Division

     (Medal)

Registration Fees 

• Team Registration:

  • MLP DUPR 16: $200 per team

  • MLP DUPR 14: $200 per team

  • Senior Division (50+): $200 per team

  • Beginner Division: $160 per team

⚠️ Important Notes

• On-site registration is not available

• This tournament is rain or shine — matches will proceed regardless of weather

• No refunds will be issued under any circumstances

Event Contacts

Gavin Tsai

614-477-1161, windtaker1210@gmail.com

Elaine Yuan

832-933-7289, eyuan@ccchouston.org