CAPA Orange County Championship 2026 $10,500 Prize Money

Presented By CRBN, Cedars Sinai & CA Black Bears

🔥 Experience the Ultimate Pickleball Tournament in California!

• 🏆 California’s Largest Pickleball Tournament: Record with more than 1300 participants, 70 divisions and 51 courts. Top competition with the best players from across the state!

• 📊 DUPR Sanctioned Matches & Efficient Bracket Play: Round robin plus medal round format. Each bracket will be completed within 3.5 hours with an assigned scorekeeper.

• 🎁 Free Exclusive CAPA Merchandise: Every participant will receive CAPA merchandise giveaway.

• 🥇Medals & Prizes: Top 3 finishers will receive CAPA customized medals 🏅 and prize money for open divisions 💰. Each gold medalist will receive exclusive CAPA award 👑.

• 🏟 Premier Pickleball Facility: Each CAPA tournament venue features dedicated pickleball courts, parking, restrooms and on-site restaurants for your convenience.

• 💥BEST Facility, BEST Competition & BEST Crew: Pro pickleball facilities, top competition and dedicated CAPA crew!

🏆 CAPA Orange County Championship will be our first “Championship Pass” Qualifier Tournament of 2026.

The 2026 Championship Pass is getting a major upgrade! In 2026, only Gold Medalists in both Amateur and Open divisions at designated Championship Pass Qualifier Tournaments will earn the exclusive Championship Pass. This pass grants each champion their first entry FREE into the CAPA Tournament of Champions 2026. Championship Passes will be distributed via email before November 1, 2026. 🎟

🗓 2026 Championship Pass Qualifier Tournaments:

1. CAPA Orange County Championship (April 18-19) at Los Cab Sports Club

2. CAPA Riverside Championship (May 23-25) at Eagle Glen Pickleball Club

3. CAPA Los Angeles Championship (June 27–28) at Los Cab Sports Club

4. CAPA Inland Empire Championship (September 12–13) at The Claremont Club

The CAPA Tournament of Champions 2026 will take place December 11–13 at Los Cab Sports Club, featuring $18,000 in total prize money and three days of elite pickleball competition built for the best players in California. Open division payouts include $4,000 each for 40+ Open Doubles, Mixed Open Doubles, Women’s Open Doubles, and Men’s Open Doubles, plus $2,000 for Open Singles. Every participant will also receive an exclusive Beige CAPA Tournament of Champions Hoodie. 🔥

Gold only. No shortcuts. Earn your pass. 👑

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DATE

April 18th-19th, Saturday & Sunday

LOCATION

Los Cab Sports Club

17272 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

• Top pickleball facility in Orange County with 47 pickleball courts

• Restrooms and parking provided on location

• Free drinks and snacks samples from vendors

• Taco stand on site, food and drinks for purchase from the club

SCHEDULE

April 18th, Saturday

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• Women’s Doubles

• Men’s Doubles

• Mixed Open Doubles

April 19th, Sunday

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• Mixed Doubles

• Men’s Singles

• Women’s Singles

• Men’s Open Singles

• Men’s Open Doubles

• 40+ Open Doubles

Schedule will be released on March 15th and finalized on April 15th.

Schedule is subject to change based on court availability.

DIVISIONS

• Men's, Women’s & Mixed Doubles: Skill: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, Age: 8+, 35+, 50+

• Men’s & Women’s Singles: Skill: 3.0, 4.0, 5.0

• Men’s Open Singles: Skill: 5.0+, Prize Money: $1500

• Men’s Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+, Prize Money: $3000

• Mixed Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+, Prize Money: $3000

• 40+ Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+, Prize Money: $3000

  Note: Open Divisions are for players rated 5.0 and above, including pro-level players, competing for prize money.

PRIZE MONEY

Men’s Open Singles

• 15+ Players: $1000

• 25+ Players: $1500

• 35+ Players: $2000

Men’s Open Doubles, Mixed Open Doubles & 40+ Open Doubles

• 15+ Teams: $2000

• 25+ Teams: $3000

• 35+ Teams: $4000

FORMAT

• Round Robin Play: For brackets with 4-10 teams.

• Round Robin Plus Medal Rounds: For brackets with more than 10 teams.

• Placement Criteria: 1. Total Wins 2. Wins Against Head-to-Head Teams 3. Points Earned 4. Lowest Points Allowed

  
  

CAPA GIVEAWAY

CAPA AWARDS

REGISTRATION FEE

• Men's, Women’s & Mixed Doubles: $70 per person per event

• Men’s & Women’s Singles: $70 per person per event

• Men’s Open Singles: $120 per person per event

• Men’s Open Doubles: $120 per person per event

• Mixed Open Doubles: $120 per person per event

• 40+ Open Doubles: $120 per person per event

  Note: $10 late registration fee will be added for any incomplete registration after registration deadline.

REGISTRATION TIMELINE

Early Registration Deadline: March 22nd, Sunday, 2025, 11:59pm ($5 OFF discount)

Registration Deadline: April 12th, Sunday, 2025, 11:59pm

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

• Enter As A Team: Enter both players’ information during checkout. Both players must register and pay before the deadline.

• Payment Options: If online registration shows your division is full or if you do not have PayPal, use Zelle to capickleballassociation@gmail.com. Include your full name, email, and division in the notes.

• Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email and your team will be added to the ‘Player List’. A welcoming email will be sent within a week after the registration deadline.

• Refund Policy: Withdrawals before the deadline will be refunded one week after registration deadline, with a $3 (amateurs) & $5 (open) PayPal processing fee per transaction. No refunds or credits for cancellations after the registration deadline for any reason. In case of weather-related stoppages, matches will be rescheduled or credits issued.

• Registration Changes: Email us before the deadline for any changes. No changes allowed after the deadline.

TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS

• Official Ball: Franklin X-40 yellow

• Tournament Rules: USAPA pickleball rules apply. Net serves are in continuous play.

• Paddles Regulation: Only USAPA-approved paddles are permitted. UPA approved paddles are not allowed. No Joola Gen 3 or 3S paddles, MOD-TA permitted. New Joola Pro IV series with dual USAP/UPA Certification are permitted. https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/

• Age Compliance:

  8+ Divisions: Open to all players aged 8 and up.

  35+ Divisions: Both partners must be 35 years or older.

  50+ Divisions: Both partners must be 50 years or older.

• Rating Compliance: Register according to your DUPR rating. Players can play above their rating but not below.

• DUPR Rating Requirement:

  3.0 Divisions: DUPR rating 3.49 or below

  3.5 Divisions: DUPR rating 3.99 or below

  4.0 Divisions: DUPR rating 4.49 or below

  4.5 Divisions: DUPR rating 4.99 or below

  5.0 Divisions: DUPR rating 5.49 or below

  Note: If a player does not have a rating (NR) or the rating is provisional (*), with 10 or fewer games recorded, the player can join any divisions.

• Disqualification: Registering in a lower division than your rating or wrong age group may result in disqualification.

DUPR

• Score Recording: All matches will be recorded to DUPR with the exception of the open divisions. Results will be uploaded within 3 weeks after the tournament.

• DUPR Account: Every player needs a DUPR account for registration.

  1. Please register for a free DUPR account at mydupr.com if you do not have a DUPR account yet.

  2. Please click the link here and join our club ‘California Pickleball Association’ when you register.

TOURNAMENT INQUIRIES

• Email capickleballassociation@gmail.com for any tournament inquiries.

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