FAQS

  • Yes, there will be different levels including 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and an Open Division where the best amateur teams will compete for $25,000 to the winners, the largest amateur prize ever at a pickleball tournament.

    We are hoping to accommodate 14 teams in each division. There will be Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles. There will be no singles TKO in 2024.

    There will be an “All Age” division which can be played by all ages as well as a 40+ division where both players must be at least 40 years old in 2024.

    Both age groups will be available across the 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 levels.

    There will also be an “Open Division” that is open to all ages, all pairings. It is ageless and genderless. This division will be limited to the first 64 teams to sign up. The Kitchen reserves the right to extend this division if the demand warrants expansion.

    The Open Division will be held on that Saturday. The final 8 teams to make it through their round robin play will be invited to compete for the $25K prize the following day at a different location.

  • All divisions (with the exception of OPEN) will be completed on the day it is played.

  • Side-out scoring. 1st round is a round robin with 7 teams per pool. Each match is 1 game to 15, win by 1, with no third game tiebreaker. Each team is guaranteed 6 games.

    If teams are tied with wins, the tiebreaker rules are as follows:

    Head to head matchups will determine the tiebreaker.

    If the teams tied in games, then the tie breaker will go to…

    Overall points allowed, the least points allowed will win.

    If overall points against are tied, then the tie breaker will go to…

    Head to head matchup with least number of points allowed will determine the winner.

    If still a tie, teams will play a single game to 11 (win by 1) to determine the winner.

  • Open Division winners will receive $25,000, 8 FREE ENTRIES TO PPA TOURNAMENTS in 2025 AND an apparel sponsorship from Wringer Wear! 💰 👕

    EVERY medalist of ALL divisions for The Kitchen Open Austin will receive free entry into the UPA Championships.

    Every division winner will also receive a commemorative JOOLA paddle .

  • Yes. You may play in gender and mixed. But if you are playing in the Open Division, you are limited to that division only.

  • For this tournament, a “pro” is a player who has won a MAIN DRAW DOUBLES pro match at any PPA or APP event or who has ever played on an MLP team.

  • The Kitchen Open will have a participants bag for all players. There will be music, food, beverages, and opportunities to meet new friends in The Kitchen community throughout the tournament.

  • No, but it is highly encouraged.

  • The best ball in the game...the Dura Fast 40 from Onix.

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  • Yes, there is a division for all ages. Please play at the appropriate level to maintain a competitive and fun experience for everyone involved.

  • We ask that you use your best judgment to self evaluate your proper level. We would like this to be a competitive event, but part of being competitive is playing at the correct level.