Rate Las Vegas Open
Dates
Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
Venue
Darling Tennis Center
Prize Purse
$1,063,327
PPA Tour Open
1,000 Pts
What's at Stake
Why Rate Las Vegas Open Matters
A PPA Tour Open title is worth 1,000 ranking points in every division — enough to reshuffle the season-long points race in one weekend. The tour puts $1,063,327 in prize purse behind this event, with every top seed chasing the title.
Ranking Points
1,000
Per division title — toward the season race
Prize Purse
$1,063,327
Across five pro divisions, incl. appearance fees
The Field
Top 40+
Every No. 1 seed is entered
Order of Play
Daily Schedule & Session Times
All times local. Gates open an hour before first serve; finals move to a late-morning start for the broadcast window.
Watching at Home
Every Match, Every Screen
Can't make it to Las Vegas? Every court streams live on PickleballTV, with the marquee rounds on national TV.
Tennis Channel
Featured rounds and Championship Sunday on national television.
Check local listingsAt the Venue
Your Day at Darling Tennis Center
Get the lay of the land, then check the essentials — gates, parking, and what to bring.
The Grounds
Darling Tennis Center
Gates & Sessions
Gates open 8:00 AM daily. Morning and evening sessions are ticketed separately at Championship Court; a grounds pass covers the outer courts all day.
Parking & Shuttle
Free on-site parking all week. Strip hotels run rideshare pickup zones; budget 25 min on Championship Sunday.
What to Bring
Small bags OK (checked at the gate) · sunscreen and a hat · no coolers or outside alcohol · personal cameras welcome, no tripods.
Players & Autographs
Pros warm up on the practice courts and sign after matches near the player zone — bring a paddle or something from the merch store.
Weather Plan
Rain pauses play; sessions extend or shift and your ticket stays valid for that session day. Live updates on @ppatour.
Questions On-Site
Guest Services sits beside the main gate — lost & found, ADA services, first aid, and staff who know the answer.
Make a Trip of It
Plan Your Las Vegas Weekend
Where to land, where to stay, where to eat, and what to do between sessions — the full tour-stop getaway.
Getting There
LAS
Harry Reid Intl · ~20 min to venue
LAS is 20 minutes from the courts and walkable to the Strip's hotels. No car needed — rideshare covers the whole trip.
Parking & Access
Free on-site parking all week. Strip hotels run rideshare pickup zones; budget 25 min on Championship Sunday.
Where to Stay
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & SpaOfficialMarriott · 221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Aug 28
Book the Group Rate
Best Western Plus Las Vegas WestOfficialBest Western · 8669 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Aug 28
Book the Group Rate
La Quinta Las Vegas Red Rock / SummerlinOfficialWyndham · 9570 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Jul 31
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Where to Eat
- Bazaar Meat by José AndrésUpscale
The Strip's best steak
- CarboneItalian
Reserve well ahead
- In-N-Out BurgerIcon
The post-match move
Things to Do
- The Strip & Bellagio FountainsNightlife
Free show every 30 min
- Red Rock CanyonOutdoors
20 min · hikes + scenic drive
Venue Map · Darling Tennis Center
Directions ↗Official hotel rates & travel partners finalized closer to the event.
Players to Watch
Ones to Watch
Last Season
Defending Champions
Coverage
The Rate Las Vegas Open Story So Far
Recap · May 17
Championship Sunday: Five Stats That Defined the Vegas Final
A five-game men's doubles final at the Darling Tennis Center came down to four points of separation. The numbers tell the story better than the scoreline.
Highlights · Apr 23
Top 10 Drop Shots from the Las Vegas Open
The lost art had a loud week in the desert. Ten thirds that dropped dead and the points they stole.
Get Involved
Don't Just Watch It — Play It
Every PPA stop runs an amateur draw on the same courts as the pros, plus clinics, pro-ams, and ways to be part of event week.
Play the Amateur Draw
Brackets by skill + age · from $89 per division · medals on Championship Court
Register to PlayVolunteer Event Week
Court crew, player services, transport — be inside the ropes
Sponsors
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Tickets
Be There in Las Vegas
| Day | Grounds Pass | Courtside | VIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Sep 29 | $25Buy → | — | — |
| Wed Sep 30 | $25Buy → | — | — |
| Thu Oct 1 | $25Buy → | $40Buy → | $300Buy → |
| Fri Oct 2Quarterfinals | $25Buy → | $40Buy → | $300Buy → |
| Sat Oct 3Semifinals | $25Buy → | $50Buy → | $350Buy → |
| Sun Oct 4Championships | $25Buy → | $50Buy → | $350Buy → |
Tue Sep 29
Wed Sep 30
Thu Oct 1
Multi-Day & All-Week
Prices are the cheapest open ticket per day from Tixr, before fees. A dash means that option isn’t on sale for that day. Single-day links open that day’s own listing.
Suites & Hospitality
Courtside boxes, private suites, and player experiences.
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