01/13/2026
🏓 Announcing the Boca Open Feb 26-Mar 1 📍 Patch Reef Paddle & Racquet Club in Boca Raton, FL. REGISTER HERE 👉 https://link.pickleballislife.life/D7NrxVi The Pickleball is Life's winter tournament is back and bigger than ever! After three amazing years at the iconic Delray Beach Tennis Center, this year's tournament, the 2026 Boca Open will take place at the prestigious Patch Reef Park in Boca Raton, FL — now home to 18 brand-new fully covered pickleball courts so no sun exposer or rain delays! Nearly 600 players compete each year, with 🥇amateurs receiving over $24,000 in prizes from our sponsors last year and Open Division prize money reaching 💰 $12,600 one year. On Thursday night we host the Ivan Lendl Charity Pickleball Exhibition, 🎟️ TICKETS HERE: https://link.pickleballislife.life/HFd97Ep This year, we’re raising the bar to make the Boca Open bigger and better than ever.
🎽 Registration Includes:
- A premium tournament shirt (choose from short sleeve, racerback, muscle tee, long sleeve, or quarter zip).
- Medals & great prizes (including paddles, bags, water bottles, eyewear) for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.
- Access to our Hospitality table with snacks, fruit and electrolyte packets.
- Referees for all medal matches.
🏅 Events:
- Men's & Women's Singles
- Men's & Women's Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- Split-Age Co-Ed Doubles
🏅 Brackets
- Juniors (Ages 8–12 & 13–16)
- Amateurs (17-34, 35-49, 50-59); Skill Levels 2.5–5.0)
- Senior Amateurs (60-69, 70-74, 75+); Skill Levels 2.5–5.0)
- Split-Age Coed (one under 50 and one 50+)
- Open (Pro, All Ages), Champions Open (50+) & Masters Open (60+)
🗓 Tournament Schedule
◾ Thursday Feb 26
- Senior Men's & Women's Doubles - Amateurs (ages 60-69, 70-74, 75+), Senior Open (50+, 60+)
- Split-Age Coed Doubles (one player under 50, one player 50+)
◾ Friday Feb 27
- Men's & Women's Singles - Amateurs (ages 9-34, 35-49, 50-59) and Open (all ages)
- Senior Mixed Doubles - Amateurs (ages 60-69, 70-74, 75+), Senior Open (50+, 60+)
- Junior Mixed (ages 8-12, 13-16)
◾ Saturday Feb 28
- Men's & Women's Doubles - Amateurs (ages 9-34, 35-49, 50-59) and Open (all ages)
- Boys & Girls Singles - Juniors (ages 8-12, 13-16)
◾ Sunday Mar 1
- Mixed Doubles - Amateurs (ages 9-34, 35-49, 50-59) and Open (all ages)
- Senior Men's & Women's Singles - Amateurs (ages 60-69, 70-74, 75+), Senior Open (50+, 60+)
- Boys & Girls Doubles - Juniors (ages 8-12, 13-16)
💥 Enhancing Your Tournament Experience:
- With years of experience playing in pickleball tournaments and running them, we’re dedicated to providing the best possible experience for every player. Here’s what you can expect from our tournament:
- Round Robin Play: All brackets are run as Round Robin, followed by a single-elimination playoff for the top teams, ensuring every player gets 4 to 8 games.
- Players Enter Scores: We use pickleballtournaments.com new feature that allows players to enter scores on their phones, which allows you to complete your bracket efficiently.
- Fair Play: We carefully monitor all brackets to prevent sandbagging by reviewing players' DUPR, PBR, and tournament histories.
- Amazing Prizes: Winners will take home medals and exciting prizes from our sponsors, including paddles, pickleball bags, water bottles, gift certificates for pickleball gear and restaurants, and more!
- Tournament Shirts: Players can choose from a variety of tournament shirt styles, including short sleeve, racerback, muscle shirt, long sleeve, or quarter-zip.
- Live Streaming: We know you love to watch your matches! We live stream and record multiple courts on the Pickleball is Life YouTube channel and page. Many of the matches will be available to watch after the tournament.
- Player Hospitality: Enjoy complimentary snacks, fruit, and water in our well-stocked hospitality tent, available to all players.
- Referees for Key Matches: Referees will be present for Pro and Senior Pro matches, as well as most amateur medal matches, ensuring a professional and fair competition.
- Convenient Payment Options: We accept Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, and credit card payments for easy registration.
- Food Options: A variety of food vendors will be available for players and spectators to enjoy.
- Results Tracking: Tournament results will be immediately submitted to DUPR. Please join the Pickleball is Life DUPR Club.
We work hard to ensure every aspect of the tournament is smooth, enjoyable, and memorable for all participants!
