{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"72000615191","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"Tournament Pricing and Fees in PT","slug":"72000615191-tournament-pricing","html":"\u003Cp\u003ERunning a tournament on Pickleball Tournaments (PT) involves three types of charges: a one-time \u003Cb\u003E$25 setup fee\u003C/b\u003E, per-player service fees collected at registration, and optional add-ons like the texting service. For tournaments opening on or after August 3, 2026, the Amateur Player Service Fee is \u003Cb\u003E$5 \u002B 7.99% of the total registration checkout\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 collected directly from each player at checkout when Stripe is connected, keeping costs off your tournament budget.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022tournament_setup_fee\u0022\u003ETournament setup fee\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery new tournament requires a one-time \u003Cb\u003E$25 USD setup fee\u003C/b\u003E. The fee must be paid before your tournament can go live. If it isn\u0027t paid within 5 business days of creating the tournament, the listing is automatically deleted.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u0022how_to_pay_the_setup_fee\u0022\u003EHow to pay the setup fee\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELog in to your account at \u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleballtournaments.com\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPickleballTournaments.com\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrom your club dashboard, locate your tournament and open it.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen the \u003Cb\u003E3-line menu\u003C/b\u003E and select \u003Cb\u003ETourney Dashboard\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick the red \u003Cb\u003EPay Balance\u003C/b\u003E button at the top right of the dashboard.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnter your payment details and complete the payment.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce paid, your tournament status will update and you can proceed to set your \u003Cb\u003EShow Public Date\u003C/b\u003E to decide when to go live.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022warning\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003EWarning\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your tournament is deleted due to a missed setup payment, email support@pickleball.com to have it reinstated. Daily email reminders are sent until the setup fee is paid.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022player_service_fees\u0022\u003EPlayer service fees\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe non-refundable Amateur Player Service Fee is calculated on the player\u0027s total registration checkout \u2014 the base registration fee plus any event fees. When Stripe is connected, it is added to each player\u0027s checkout total and collected directly from them at registration (see the next section).\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAmateur player service fee:\u003C/b\u003E $5 \u002B 7.99% of the total registration checkout (base registration fee \u002B event fees). Non-refundable; added to each player\u0027s checkout total.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPro player service fee:\u003C/b\u003E $25 per event (no maximum). Applies when a tournament offers a professional bracket with $10,000 or more in prize money.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u0022amateur_fee_examples\u0022\u003EAmateur fee examples\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cthead\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Cth\u003ERegistration fee\u003C/th\u003E\u003Cth\u003EEvents entered\u003C/th\u003E\u003Cth\u003ETotal checkout\u003C/th\u003E\u003Cth\u003EAmateur service fee\u003C/th\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003C/thead\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$50\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1 event @ $25\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$75\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$10.99 ($5 \u002B 7.99% of $75)\u003C/td\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$50\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E2 events @ $25 each\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$100\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$12.99 ($5 \u002B 7.99% of $100)\u003C/td\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003C/table\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Amateur Player Service Fee is calculated on the base registration fee and event fees only \u2014 it does not apply to additional items like merchandise, tickets, or association memberships added during registration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u0022pro_player_fee_examples\u0022\u003EPro player fee examples\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cthead\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Cth\u003ERegistration fee\u003C/th\u003E\u003Cth\u003EEvents entered\u003C/th\u003E\u003Cth\u003ETotal checkout\u003C/th\u003E\u003Cth\u003EPro service fee\u003C/th\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003C/thead\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$50\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E1 event @ $25\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$75\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$25\u003C/td\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$50\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E2 events @ $25 each\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$100\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$50\u003C/td\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$50\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E3 events @ $25 each\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$125\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E$75\u003C/td\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003C/table\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Amateur Player Service Fee applies to tournaments that opened for registration on \u003Cb\u003EAugust 3, 2026 or later\u003C/b\u003E. Tournaments already open for registration before that date remain on the legacy fee plan ($5 per event, capped at $10 per player per tournament). See \u003Ca href=\u0022/docs/en/article/legacy-tournament-fee-plan-in-pt\u0022\u003ELegacy Tournament Fee Plan in PT\u003C/a\u003E for details.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022passing_service_fees_through_to_players\u0022\u003EPassing service fees through to players\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Stripe is connected as your tournament\u0027s payment method, PT automatically adds the service fee to each player\u0027s checkout total at registration. The fee comes out of the player\u0027s payment rather than your tournament\u0027s budget.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u0022how_passthrough_works\u0022\u003EHow pass-through works\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAt checkout\u003C/b\u003E, the service fee is itemized alongside any event fees and your base registration cost so the player sees exactly what they\u0027re paying for.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStripe collects the fee\u003C/b\u003E at the same time as the registration payment, so PT considers it paid.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYour tournament is not billed\u003C/b\u003E for service fees already collected from players this way \u2014 you keep your collected funds and PT takes its share at the source.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u0022when_youll_still_owe_service_fees\u0022\u003EWhen you\u0027ll still owe service fees\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few situations leave the service fee uncollected at registration, which means you\u0027ll need to log in to the \u003Ca href=\u0022/article/how-club-billing-works-on-pickleballcom\u0022\u003Etournament dashboard\u003C/a\u003E to pay any remaining balance:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EManual registrations\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 players you add through the Attendees screen without going through Stripe checkout.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFull-discount registrations\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 players given a 100% discount code, where the service fee couldn\u0027t be collected because the total dropped to $0.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPartial-discount registrations\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 cases where the discount eats into the service fee portion of the total.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlayer text fees\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 $0.35 USD per player (not per text). Once you turn texting on, you cannot undo the charges for turning it on.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you anticipate any of these situations \u2014 free comps, partner registrations, manual adds \u2014 plan ahead so you\u0027re not surprised by the end-of-tournament card charge. Your dashboard\u0027s billing section shows your running balance throughout registration.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u0022escrow_service_option\u0022\u003EEscrow service option\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your tournament cannot accept online payments through Stripe, the \u003Cb\u003EPlayer Service Fee Escrow Service\u003C/b\u003E is available at \u003Cb\u003E$5.00 per registration\u003C/b\u003E. Rather than collecting the service fee from players at checkout, PT bills the organizer a flat $5 per registered player. Contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@pickleball.com\u0022\u003Esupport@pickleball.com\u003C/a\u003E to arrange this option for your tournament.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u0022what_cant_be_passed_through\u0022\u003EWhat can\u0027t be passed through\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe $25 setup fee\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 a one-time tournament charge, always paid by the tournament director.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETexting fees.\u003C/b\u003E ($0.35 per player in the U.S.) \u2014 always billed to the tournament\u0027s card on file regardless of payment setup.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe $500 ad-only listing fee\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 paid by the tournament organizer.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEscrow fees\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022adonly_tournament_listings\u0022\u003EAd-only tournament listings\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo advertise your tournament on PT without using PT\u0027s registration features, the ad-only listing fee is \u003Cb\u003E$500 USD.\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022important\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003EImportant\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAd-only tournaments cannot use competing registration software. If they do, the tournament will be deleted without notice and the $500 fee is non-refundable.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022optional_addons\u0022\u003EOptional add-ons\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETournaments can add player text notifications as an optional service. When enabled, registered players can receive SMS updates about schedule changes and court assignments. Texting is billed to the tournament\u0027s card on file and cannot be passed through to players.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlayer text notifications\u003C/b\u003E \u2014 $0.35 USD per registered player (U.S.). International rates vary by tournament location. Once texting is turned on, the charge cannot be reversed.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan I pass service fees on to players?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. When Stripe is connected, the Amateur Player Service Fee ($5 \u002B 7.99% of the total registration checkout) is added to each player\u0027s checkout total automatically. The Pro Player Service Fee ($25 per event) works the same way for pro bracket tournaments. See \u003Cb\u003EPassing service fees through to players\u003C/b\u003E above for full details on how it works and when you\u0027ll still owe a balance.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDoes the service fee apply to additional items like shirts, dinner tickets, or membership add-ons purchased during registration?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy default, no \u2014 the Amateur Player Service Fee only applies to the base registration fee and event fees.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat happens if I don\u0027t pay the $25 setup fee within 5 business days?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour tournament listing is automatically deleted. You can have it reinstated by emailing \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@pickleball.com\u0022\u003Esupport@pickleball.com\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan texting fees be passed to players?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. Texting is billed to the tournament organizer regardless of payment setup.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow are international texting rates calculated?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETexting is $0.35 per player in the U.S. International rates vary by the location of the tournament \u2014 contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@pickleball.com\u0022\u003Esupport@pickleball.com\u003C/a\u003E for a quote.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIs the setup fee refundable if I cancel my tournament?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. The $25 setup fee is non-refundable once paid.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat if I add players manually \u2014 do I still pay the service fee?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. Manual registrations don\u0027t run through Stripe checkout, so the service fee isn\u0027t collected from the player at registration. That fee gets charged to your tournament\u0027s card on file at the end of the event. The same applies to players given a 100% discount code.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIs the Amateur Player Service Fee locked in once a player registers?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo. The fee is not locked in and will fluctuate if the amount a player owes increases later \u2014 for example, if you raise an event fee after registration opens. Because the fee is non-refundable, it can only move up, never down: if a charge is later reduced, you won\u0027t see the service fee refunded.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIs the service fee calculated before or after discounts are applied?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore. The Amateur Player Service Fee is calculated on the full registration and event fee total before any discounts \u2014 including Club Discounts applied at registration. If a discount lowers what the player actually pays, the fee itself doesn\u0027t shrink to match; any portion not collected from the player becomes part of your tournament\u0027s remaining balance. See \u0022When you\u0027ll still owe service fees\u0022 above.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIf I raise a fee after players have already registered, will they owe more?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt depends on which fee. Raising an event fee updates the total for everyone already registered for that event, so they \u2014 and the service fee calculated on their total \u2014 will owe more. Raising your base registration fee does not affect players who already registered; it only applies to new registrations going forward.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is the Escrow Service option and when would I use it?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Player Service Fee Escrow Service is for tournament organizers who are unable to accept online payments through Stripe. Instead of the service fee being added to each player\u0027s checkout automatically, PT bills the organizer a flat \u003Cb\u003E$5.00 per registration\u003C/b\u003E. To set this up for your tournament, contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@pickleball.com\u0022\u003Esupport@pickleball.com\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022related_resources\u0022\u003ERelated Resources\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000645449-tournament-simple-setup---basic-information\u0022\u003EQuick Start: How to Set Up a Tournament in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000646226-how-and-when-a-tournament-is-charged\u0022\u003EHow and When a Tournament Is Charged\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/article/how-to-configure-tournament-registration-settings-in-pt\u0022\u003EHow to Configure Tournament Registration Settings in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000649071-tournament-dashboard---what-each-option-means\u0022\u003EUnderstanding Your Tournament Dashboard in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/docs/en/article/legacy-tournament-fee-plan-in-pt\u0022\u003ELegacy Tournament Fee Plan in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuestions about tournament pricing or billing? Email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@pickleball.com\u0022\u003Esupport@pickleball.com\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cscript type=\u0022application/ld\u002Bjson\u0022\u003E\r\n{\r\n  \u0022@context\u0022: \u0022https://schema.org\u0022,\r\n  \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022FAQPage\u0022,\r\n  \u0022mainEntity\u0022: [\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022Can I pass service fees on to players?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022Yes. When Stripe is connected, the Amateur Player Service Fee ($5 \u002B 7.99% of the total registration checkout) is added to each player\u0027s checkout total automatically. The Pro Player Service Fee ($25 per event) works the same way for pro bracket tournaments. 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You can have it reinstated by emailing support@pickleball.com .\u0022\r\n    }\r\n},\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022Can texting fees be passed to players?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022No. Texting is billed to the tournament organizer regardless of payment setup.\u0022\r\n    }\r\n},\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022How are international texting rates calculated?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022Texting is $0.35 per player in the U.S. International rates vary by the location of the tournament \u2014 contact support@pickleball.com for a quote.\u0022\r\n    }\r\n},\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022Is the setup fee refundable if I cancel my tournament?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022No. The $25 setup fee is non-refundable once paid.\u0022\r\n    }\r\n},\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022What if I add players manually \u2014 do I still pay the service fee?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022Yes. Manual registrations don\u0027t run through Stripe checkout, so the service fee isn\u0027t collected from the player at registration. That fee gets charged to your tournament\u0027s card on file at the end of the event. The same applies to players given a 100% discount code.\u0022\r\n    }\r\n},\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022Is the Amateur Player Service Fee locked in once a player registers?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022No. The fee is not locked in and will fluctuate if the amount a player owes increases later \u2014 for example, if you raise an event fee after registration opens. Because the fee is non-refundable, it can only move up, never down: if a charge is later reduced, you won\u0027t see the service fee refunded.\u0022\r\n    }\r\n},\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022Is the service fee calculated before or after discounts are applied?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022Before. The Amateur Player Service Fee is calculated on the full registration and event fee total before any discounts \u2014 including Club Discounts applied at registration. If a discount lowers what the player actually pays, the fee itself doesn\u0027t shrink to match; any portion not collected from the player becomes part of your tournament\u0027s remaining balance. See \\\u0022When you\u0027ll still owe service fees\\\u0022 above.\u0022\r\n    }\r\n},\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022If I raise a fee after players have already registered, will they owe more?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022It depends on which fee. Raising an event fee updates the total for everyone already registered for that event, so they \u2014 and the service fee calculated on their total \u2014 will owe more. Raising your base registration fee does not affect players who already registered; it only applies to new registrations going forward.\u0022\r\n    }\r\n},\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022What is the Escrow Service option and when would I use it?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022The Player Service Fee Escrow Service is for tournament organizers who are unable to accept online payments through Stripe. Instead of the service fee being added to each player\u0027s checkout automatically, PT bills the organizer a flat $5.00 per registration . To set this up for your tournament, contact support@pickleball.com .\u0022\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n    ]\r\n}\r\n\u003C/script\u003E","publish_status":0,"post_type":"Article","authoruid":"42b786ed-5ff2-467c-9593-d828908ee6d2","author":{"authoruid":"42b786ed-5ff2-467c-9593-d828908ee6d2","name":"Christy Cook","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-cook-texas/","photo_url":"https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/4fd2cf59-047a-4a00-8a6d-2d9c6c9f91fe.jpg?v=1114665229","linkedin_url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-cook-texas/"},"featured_image_updating":false,"meta_description":"Learn about Pickleball Tournaments\u0027 fees: $25 setup, amateur $5\u002B7.99% per player, pro fees, texting add-ons, and how fees are passed through to players.","keywords":"tournament setup fee; Amateur Player Service Fee; Pro Player Service Fee; Stripe payment integration; player service fees; manual registrations; texting service fees; Escrow Service option; ad-only tournament listing; tournament billing and fees","display_toc":true,"has_workingcopy":false,"allow_indexing":true,"sort_order":0,"total_views":578,"date_stale":"2026-08-30T00:00:00","date_published":"2026-05-04T12:00:00","date_updated":"2026-08-14T15:10:53.217","date_created":"2026-02-28T20:39:21.977"}}}