The Senior Open
Competitive team-based pickleball for athletes 50 and older. Open-level intensity. Club pride. Season after season.
Where Experience Wins
The Senior Open is a dedicated league for athletes 50 and older — club-vs-club competition, full season intensity, built for experienced players who are still competing at the highest level.
Eight teams battle through a round robin at each stop, across 6 stops over Spring, Summer, and Fall. Season champions earn a spot in the Senior Open Finals on October 31.
New teams are welcome to join at the start of any season — you don't have to wait until next year.
Two Ways to Compete
Bring your club or go solo — the Senior Open has room for both.
Club-Formed Teams
Register as a team through your club. Your captain drafts the roster — 3 men, 3 women — sets lineups, and leads the squad across the full season.
- Represent your club identity
- Captain manages roster & lineups
- Full season continuity
Independent (Wildcard)
No club? No problem. Register as a solo player and get assembled into a wildcard team. Same stops, same schedule, same shot at the Finals.
- No club required
- Assembled into competitive teams
- Eligible for Finals
How the Season Works
Points reset each season. Every stop counts. The top 8 teams meet at the Finals.
Season Scoring
Points reset at the start of each season. Every team earns points for showing up — there is no zero-point result. Season champions automatically qualify for the Finals.
Finals Qualification
The top 8 teams compete at the Senior Open Finals on October 31:
- 3 spotsSeason champions — auto-qualify
- 5 spotsHighest cumulative win-loss ratio across all seasons
New teams may qualify by winning their season or posting strong win-loss ratios across all stops they play.
Captain Draft — Finals Seeding
Finals seeding is based on season point totals. Higher points = higher seed. Matchups are set by captain selection:
- 1Seed #1 selects opponent from Seeds #5–8
- 2Seed #2 selects next from remaining Seeds #5–8
- 3Seed #3 selects next
- 4Seed #4 receives the final remaining team
Eligibility & Roster Requirements
The Senior Open follows a strict roster format designed to ensure fair, consistent competition throughout the season.
- All rostered players must be 50 years of age or older
- Rosters consist of 6 players: 3 men + 3 women
- Up to 2 internal substitutes may be added per team
- Nationals eligibility: minimum 4 of 6 original roster members must participate at each stop
- Up to 2 roster replacements permitted per season with coordinator approval
- New teams may join at the start of any season
Path to Nationals
Season Champions qualify for the Senior Open Finals on October 31. Nationals eligibility requires a minimum of 4 of 6 original roster members to compete at each stop — preserving the team identity that earns the championship.
Roster replacements (up to 2 per season) require coordinator approval. Players eligible for multiple qualified teams must declare which team they'll represent within 2 days — the decision is final.
Match Format
- 1Men's Doubles
- 2Women's Doubles
- 3Mixed Doubles 1
- 4Mixed Doubles 2
- 5Tiebreaker (if needed)sudden death, rotate every 4 pts
What's Included in Every Registration
$70+HST per stop. Gear, fuel, and stats — no extras.
KLYNG Gear
$30+ in KLYNG compression wear and premium tournament socks included with every registration.
Fuel & Hydration
Tournament snacks and drinks provided at every stop. Show up ready to compete — nothing else to think about.
App & Stats
Free app account with live stat tracking, personal performance data, leaderboard access, and seasonal history.
Stop Schedule & Venues
Six stops across Spring, Summer, and Fall — with confirmed venues already locked in.
| Stop | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring — Stop 1 | April 4, 2026 · 10am–6pm | Real Pickleball, Guelph | Venue Confirmed |
| Spring — Stop 2 | May 2, 2026 · 10am–6pm | Pickleplex Cambridge | Venue Confirmed |
| Summer — Stop 3 | June 20, 2026 · 10am–6pm | Real Pickleball, Guelph | Venue Confirmed |
| Summer — Stop 4 | July 11, 2026 | TBD | Upcoming |
| Fall — Stop 5 | September 5, 2026 | TBD | Upcoming |
| Fall — Stop 6 | October 10, 2026 | TBD | Upcoming |
| Senior Open Finals | October 31, 2026 | TBD | Championship |
Spring — Stop 1
ConfirmedApril 4, 2026 · 10am–6pm
Real Pickleball, Guelph
Spring — Stop 2
ConfirmedMay 2, 2026 · 10am–6pm
Pickleplex Cambridge
Summer — Stop 3
ConfirmedJune 20, 2026 · 10am–6pm
Real Pickleball, Guelph
Summer — Stop 4
UpcomingJuly 11, 2026
TBD
Fall — Stop 5
UpcomingSeptember 5, 2026
TBD
Fall — Stop 6
UpcomingOctober 10, 2026
TBD
Senior Open Finals
ChampionshipOctober 31, 2026
TBD
Frequently Asked Questions
Register Your Team Today
Whether you're bringing a full club team or joining solo, our coordinator will get you set up fast. New teams can join at the start of any season.