Tournament Pricing
Setting up a tournament in Pickleball Tournaments (PT) is cost-effective, especially when you pass service fees to players at registration. This article covers what it costs to set up a tournament, what your players pay at checkout, and which optional add-ons are available.
Tournament Setup Fee
Every new tournament has a one-time $25 USD setup fee. The fee is due within 5 business days of creating the tournament. If the fee isn't paid within that window, the tournament listing is automatically removed.
If your tournament was deleted because of a missed setup payment, contact [email protected] to have it reinstated.
NoteDaily email reminders are sent until the setup fee is paid.
Service Fees per Player
Service fees are charged per event a player registers for. You can pass these fees through to players at checkout when Stripe is enabled.
- Standard events: $5 USD per event, capped at $10 USD per player per tournament
- Pro events: $25 USD per event
Ad-Only Tournament Listings
To advertise your tournament on PT without using our registration features, the ad-only listing fee is $500 USD.
WarningAd-only tournaments cannot use competing registration software. If they do, the tournament will be deleted and the $500 fee is non-refundable.
Optional Add-Ons
Optional features can be added to your tournament for an extra fee:
- Texting service (U.S.): $0.25 per player (not per text). International rates depend on the location of the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pass service fees on to players?
Yes. When Stripe is connected, the per-event service fees ($5 with a $10 cap, or $25 for Pro events) are added to the player's checkout total automatically.
What happens if I don't pay the $25 setup fee within 5 days?
Your tournament listing is automatically deleted. You can have it reinstated by emailing [email protected].
Can texting fees be passed to players?
No. Texting is billed to the tournament organizer regardless of payment setup.
How are international texting rates calculated?
Texting is currently $0.25 per player in the U.S. International rates vary by the location of the tournament — contact [email protected] for a quote.
Related Resources
Questions about tournament pricing or billing? Email [email protected].