How to Set Up Stripe as a Payment Option for Your Tournament in PT

Before you can collect online registration payments in Pickleball Tournaments (PT), you need to connect a Stripe account. Stripe is set up at the Club level first, then activated for each individual tournament. This two-step process ensures the correct Club's Stripe account is connected to each event.

Step 1: Connect Stripe to your Club

  1. From Pickleball.com, navigate to your Club and go to Manage Club.
  2. In the left-hand menu, select Checkout Options.
  3. Follow the prompts to add and connect your Stripe account.
  4. Once connected, you will see Enabled next to Stripe in your Club's checkout options.
Note

You only need to connect Stripe to a Club once. After that, any tournament you create under that Club can activate the same Stripe account.

Step 2: Activate Stripe for your tournament

  1. From your tournament, open the 3-line menu and select Edit Tourney.
  2. In the left-hand menu, select Checkout Options.
  3. Click the Click to Activate button next to the Stripe option.
  4. Search for your Club name to connect the Stripe account linked to that Club.
  5. Once activated, you will see an Active Payment checkmark. Your tournament is now ready to accept registration payments.
Warning

If you manage more than one Club, make sure you select the correct Club's Stripe account. You only have access to Stripe accounts connected to Clubs where you are listed as a manager.

Frequently asked questions

What if I can't set up my own Stripe account?

Use PT's Collection / Escrow Service, which allows PT to collect payments on your behalf using PT's own Stripe account. This option carries an additional $5 per player Escrow Service Fee. See How to Use the PT Collection / Escrow Service.

Can I connect Stripe directly in my tournament without setting it up in the Club first?

No. Stripe must be connected at the Club level before it can be activated in a tournament. Go to Manage Club → Checkout Options to connect Stripe first.

Do I need to activate Stripe for every tournament I create?

You'll need to activate it separately for each tournament. The Club-level connection only needs to be done once — after that, the Click to Activate step in each tournament takes just a few seconds.

Questions about Stripe setup? Email support@pickleball.com.