Compete locally.
Rank nationally.

The APP Moneyball Series hosted by Pickleball Kingdom is a new national competition series created to expand competitive opportunities for pro and aspiring pro pickleball players around the world. Players will compete for guaranteed prize money at every event, earn APP Tour ranking points, and build toward an opportunity to earn an APP Tour contract.

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Anyone may enter, no minimum DUPR required.

$120 per division.

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All registration is handled through Pickleball Kingdom, so it’s best if you download the Pickleball Kingdom app, create a profile and connect your DUPR. The registration process will only take a few clicks if these are set up beforehand!

Events include:

• Women's Singles
• Men's Singles
• Women's Doubles
• Men's Doubles
• Mixed Doubles

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All events are held at Pickleball Kingdom locations. The 2026 schedule is as follows:

• Oct 30-Nov 1: Pickleball Kingdom Ocala (Ocala, FL)
• Nov 27-29: Pickleball Kingdom Cincinnati Mason (Cincinnati, OH)
• Dec 18-20: Pickleball Kingdom North Aurora (North Aurora, IL)
• Dec 28-30: Pickleball Kingdom South Cobb (Austell, GA)
  

The APP and Pickleball Kingdom will announce the 2027 schedule in late 2026.

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Go to the APP Moneyball Series landing page here – www.theapp.global/moneyball – and click on “Register” next to the event of your choice.

Each division begins with pool play and concludes with a seeded, single-elimination championship bracket. All teams and players advance from pool play to the championship bracket.

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Players or teams compete in a round robin within their pool. Pool-play matches are one game to 11, win by two, using side-out scoring. Pools are balanced using DUPR ratings when available.

The championship bracket is single elimination. Most bracket matches are one game to 15, win by two, using side-out scoring. Gold- and bronze-medal matches are best two out of three games to 11, win by two.

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After pool play, all players or teams are ranked across the division using the following criteria, in order:

1. Match winning percentage
2. Point differential
3. Points-won Percentage (total points scored / total points played)
4. Head-to-head result, when applicable
5. Strength of schedule, based on average opponent DUPR
6. Random draw, if a tie remains

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The official competition ball is the Franklin X-40.

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Yes. All paddles must be on the USAP-approved paddle list.

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The host Pickleball Kingdom location will communicate check-in details, the draw and first court assignments directly to registered players before the event.

The local tournament team records match scores and submits results for DUPR and APP Tour ranking-point processing.

Yes. The guaranteed prize pool for each event is $15,000 and distributed as follows:

*Doubles amounts are awarded by team

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The APP pays eligible players directly via Payment Labs, the APP’s secure payment platform, after final results are confirmed. If you are eligible for prize money, you will receive information and instructions on the payment process while on-site at the tournament.

Players do not receive prize payments from the local host facility.

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Final results are submitted to APP within two calendar days after the event for ranking-point processing. Posting times may vary while results are reviewed and confirmed.

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Following the final posted Moneyball Series rankings in June 2027, the top three ranked finishers per event (WS, MS, WD, MD, MXD) will earn APP Tour contracts based on their final ranking position.

Contracts will be non-exclusive, allowing recipients the freedom to compete in other professional events while pursuing their professional pickleball careers. Contracted players will be required to compete in a specified number of APP Tour stops in the United States and/or internationally.

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The player receives a contract that offers the benefits of their highest ranking.

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#3 FINAL RANKING

Three APP Qualifying Draw Wildcards — U.S.
$3,000 in APP Entry Fee Waivers — U.S.
$1,000 Travel Stipend
APP marketing and promotional support

#2 FINAL RANKING

Two APP Qualifying Draw Wildcards — U.S.
One APP Main Draw Wildcard — U.S.
$4,000 in APP Entry Fee Waivers — U.S.
$2,500 Travel Stipend
APP marketing and promotional support

#1 FINAL RANKING

Three APP Main Draw Wildcards — U.S.
$5,000 in APP Entry Fee Waivers — U.S.
$4,000 Travel Stipend
APP marketing and promotional support

Entry fee waivers and travel stipends apply July–December 2027.

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The second half of the season July-December 2027. All wildcards, monies and travel stipends not used will not be carried over into the 2028 tour season. *Exceptions will be considered by the tournament committee if a player gets injured and is unable to fulfill their term sheet. Please contact Ken Herrmann for additional information at kherrmann@theapp.global.

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Yes, the APP is supplying four referees for each event. Referees will be available to handle rules application issues. Referees will be assigned to officiate all semi-final and gold medal matches.

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Routine questions will be handled on site under the APP rules and dispute process using USAP Official rules. Tournament staff will escalate competition or rules issues to APP officials when needed.

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Yes, but substitutions are allowed only before the draw is published. Once the draw has been published and competition has begun, partners may not be replaced.

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The cancellation deadline is five (5) calendar days before the event. No refunds will be issued after that deadline.

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Contact the Pickleball Kingdom location hosting your event for questions about registration, schedules, check-in, or local facility policies. Go to PickleballKingdom.com, select “Find a Club” and see “Contact Us.”

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Email APP Pro Player Services at proplayerservices@theapp.global.

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