Singles Saturday, doubles Sunday
How it works
One-day prize tournaments at IPX Brooklyn, and season-long leagues with $150,000 to the champion. Everything from the waitlist to the final, on one page.
Representative photo, not one of our events. By Hoi Pham on Unsplash.
Doors 7:30 AM, finals by 8:30 PM at IPX Brooklyn
How a tournament day works
Now
Join the waitlist
Takes under a minute, nothing to pay. You get the first email when entries open, with time to lock in your spot.
Doors 7:30 AM
Arrive for your wave
You're assigned a start wave. Arrive 20 minutes before it, not earlier. The app tells you your court and opponent when you're up.
Group stage
Play your group
Two guaranteed matches, self-officiated. One game to 15, win by 2. Then a 2-hour lunch break in the food hall.
Finals by 8:30 PM
Play for the prize
Top finishers go to the playoffs, with paid refs. The final is best of three. Winner takes the prize, semifinalists win cash.
Doors 7:30 AM
The day
- 7:30 AM
Doors open
Arrive 20 minutes before your assigned start wave, not before.
- Your wave
Group stage
Two guaranteed matches, self-officiated. Your court and opponent come through the app.
- 2 hours
Lunch break
After group play. The food hall is inside the venue.
- Afternoon
Playoffs
Top finishers in each group. Paid referees on every match.
- By 8:30 PM
The final
Best of three games. Finals can run as late as this.
Wave times are assigned before the event.
Field of 160 players
Format
- Group stage: every player gets 2 matches, guaranteed.
- Top finishers in each group go to the playoffs: round of 16 (if needed), quarterfinals, semifinals, final.
- Every match is one game to 15, win by 2, through the semifinals.
- The final is best of three games.
- Group matches are self-officiated. Playoff matches have paid referees.
- Bring your own paddle. Balls are provided.
On site
IPX Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY. Doors open 7:30 AM on tournament days. Food hall inside, DJ and photographer on site. Bring your own paddle, balls provided.
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Wandering Shuckers
Oysters shucked to order. Free for players at every tournament.
Ravagh Persian Grill
Persian kebabs off the grill. Free for players at every tournament.
Agavi Juice Bar
Fresh juices and healthy drinks, to buy on site at every tournament.
First Phin First
Vietnamese phin coffee and matcha, to buy on site at every tournament.
Representative photos, not the venue or vendors. By Hoi Pham, okeykat, Suad Kamardeen, Vicky Ng and NAM CZ on Unsplash.
4 leagues, $150,000 to the champion
How the season works
Join one league or several. You're in the pool for the whole season.
No fixed venue. Message your opponent in the app, pick any court and split the cost.
Report scores in the app. Standings update live.
Season ends with playoffs. Champion takes the full prize.
Questions
Who can play?
Anyone. Every tournament is Open for now, so any level can enter. An Amateur division for beginners is coming later.
Can I play both days?
Yes. Singles is Saturday and doubles is Sunday. Pick one or both.
Do I pay when I join the waitlist?
No. The waitlist is free and there's no commitment. We'll email you when entries open and payment goes live.
How does doubles entry work?
$250 per player, $500 per team. When entries open you'll enter together as a team. The winning team splits $10,000.
What's the format?
Every player gets 2 group-stage matches, guaranteed. Top finishers in each group go to the playoffs: round of 16 (if needed), quarters, semis, final. Every match is one game to 15, win by 2, through the semifinals. The final is best of three.
What can I win?
The winner takes the posted prize, currently $8,000 for singles and $10,000 for doubles, split between partners. Semifinalists win cash, and everyone eliminated gets a gift card. Prize amounts are confirmed once registration closes.
When do I arrive?
Doors open at 7:30 AM. You'll be assigned a start wave: arrive 20 minutes before it, not earlier. Play runs all day and finals can go as late as 8:30 PM. You'll get a notification with your court and opponent when you're up.
Is there food?
Yes. There's a food hall inside the venue and a 2-hour lunch break after group play. Oysters from Wandering Shuckers and kebabs from Ravagh are free. Coffee and matcha from First Phin First and juices from Agavi are paid. The drinks bar may stay open all day, and a DJ and photographer are on site. Photos go up after the event.
Is there a waiver?
Yes. You sign it at checkout when you enter.
What if I can't make it?
[Refund and cancellation policy to be confirmed]
How is prize money paid?
Winners complete a W-9 before payout. [Payout method and timing to be confirmed]
Open singles, $300 per player