Pickle Money Ball this week released more details about the amateur tour’s National Championship event, which will feature the largest total amateur payout in pickleball history of more than $1 million.

The tournament will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from July 26-31, 2027.

The event — billed as the Super Bowl week of amateur pickleball — will bring together amateur players of all levels, fans, creators and some of the most recognizable brands in the sport for the biggest Pickle Money Ball event yet.

And when the final match is complete and season-long points are calculated, Pickle Money Ball will crown World Champions in each division. The World Champions will receive additional cash prizes and benefits for their performance and consistency throughout the season.

Interested in playing a Pickle Money Ball event?

Find the full schedule and sign up here — use code “KITCHEN” for 5% off your registration!

Here’s what attendees can expect at the Pickle Money Ball National Championship Experience:

COMPETE FOR HUGE CASH PRIZES: Compete for your share of the $1 million+ payout on the biggest stage in amateur pickleball.

VENDOR VILLAGE & EXPO: Shop, demo and connect with the biggest brands in pickleball all week long.

CHAMPIONSHIP COURT EXPERIENCE: High-energy matches, premium seating and a crowd atmosphere built for big moments.

ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE: Live music, parties and Vegas moments that keep the energy moving long after the matches end.

OPEN PLAY & CLINICS: Play more, learn more and level up your game with clinics, challenge courts and community play.

CONTENT & CREATOR HUB: Built for creators, brands, influencers and the wider pickleball community to capture the week.

VIP & HOSPITALITY: Premium suites, exclusive access and elevated hospitality for players, guests and partners.

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How to enter

Players can qualify for automatic entry into the Pickle Money Ball National Championship by earning points through PMB Regionals, Super Series events, or by nominating other tournaments, leagues and open play sessions.

The Top 40 players on the Pickle Money Ball points leaderboard will earn free entry into the event. The event is open to players of all ages and skill levels, and includes cash payouts for every division from 3.5 and under to 5.0+.

Beginning Jan. 1, players must be Pickle Money Ball members to compete in the tour’s events. With more than 20 events scheduled across the country in 2027, membership gives players access to an entire season of competition and opportunities to compete for cash, prizes and Pickle Money Ball points.

To date Pickle Money Ball has paid out about $1 million in prize money in their events, and about 700 players total have earned prize money.

Average earnings per player: $1,408.

And more than 25 players have earned $5,000 or more. Find the full Pickle Money Ball prize money leaderboard here.

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Pickle Money Ball National Championship format and schedule

The Pickle Money Ball National Championship will follow the standard Pickle Money Ball format of pool play followed by a single-elimination bracket. All teams will make it to bracket play.

Registration, membership information and Mandalay Bay hotel accommodations are available through the Pickle Money Ball app and PickleMoneyBall.com.

Below is the schedule of events.

Monday, July 26: Mixed doubles
Tuesday, July 27: Mixed doubles
Wednesday, July 28: Men’s and women’s doubles
Thursday, July 29: Men’s and women’s doubles
Friday, July 30: Men’s and women’s singles
Saturday, July 31: Men’s and women’s singles