Charleston Open Presented by Pickleball Charleston

Get ready for one of Charleston's premier pickleball tournaments! Join players from across the Southeast for a full weekend of competitive play, great competition, and an incredible atmosphere. Whether you're chasing a medal, competing for prize money, or simply looking for a well-run tournament with guaranteed matches, the Charleston Open is for you.
📅 Tournament Schedule
Saturday, August 22
🏓 Men's Doubles
🏓 Women's Doubles
📍 Crush Yard Charleston
Sunday, August 23
🏓 Mixed Doubles
📍 PickleRage
Please refer to your registration confirmation for your assigned venue.
💲 Registration
• $55 for your first event
• Add a second event for only $30
Road to 5.0 Mixed Doubles
• $70 entry
• Second event only $30
Players may register for up to two events.
🏅 Tournament Format
• Minimum 5 guaranteed games
• Round Robin into Bracket Play
• Additional matches for teams advancing
Available divisions:
• 2.5
• 3.0
• 3.5
• 4.0
• 4.5
Division placement is based on the highest DUPR rating on your team. Division guidelines:
• 2.5 Division: Players under 3.0
• 3.0 Division: Players under 3.5
• 3.5 Division: Players under 4.0
• 4.0 Division: Players under 4.5
• 4.5 Division: Players under 5.0
Players may compete up one skill level only (maximum 0.5 above their rating).
👥 50+ Divisions
50+ brackets will be offered when at least 4 teams register.
If fewer than four teams register, players may choose to:
• Move into the All Ages division
• Receive tournament credit
• Receive a refund
50+ divisions use your DUPR 50+ Rating.
💰 NEW: Road to 5.0 Series
Ready to test yourself against the area's strongest competition?
The Road to 5.0 Series is designed for advanced players working toward the 5.0 level and offers competitive formats with cash payouts.
Eligibility
• DUPR Rating between 4.25–5.25
• Only one player per team may be rated above 5.0
• Ratings are based on your DUPR at the time of registration
• Official league or tournament results are required
Format ⬇️
🏓 Round Robin
🏆 Single Elimination Bracket
Round Robin:
• Games to 11 (win by 2)
Bracket:
• Games to 15 (win by 2)
Championship Match:
• Best 2 of 3 to 11 (win by 2)
A minimum of four teams is required. If the bracket does not fill, Road to 5.0 entrants will receive a full refund.
Prize Money
💵 4 Teams: Winner Takes All — $350
💵 8 Teams: Winner Takes All — $480
💵 12 Teams:
🥇 1st: $500
🥈 2nd: $220
💵 16 Teams:
🥇 1st: $675
🥈 2nd: $285
Whether you're competing for a championship, climbing the DUPR rankings, or taking your shot at the Road to 5.0 prize money, the Charleston Open promises an exciting weekend of high-level pickleball in one of the country's best pickleball communities.
🔥 Register early—divisions will close once they reach capacity. We can't wait to see you on the courts! 🏓🌴