United Pickleball Association (UPA) is the parent company of PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball. Earlier this month, UPA announced that it will replace USA Pickleball with its own governing body, United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A). This competing national organization will be hosting its own national championship which will be held at Brookhaven Country Club (same location as the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships).

Here’s how to qualify for the 2024 UPA Championships in Dallas:

• Participate in one of 50 state championships or one of six regional events

• State championship medalists will receive substantial discounts on their UPA Championships registration fee
  • Gold – registration is 100% FREE
  • Silver – 50% OFF registration
  • Bronze – 33% OFF registration

Here’s a list of upcoming tournaments. If you are looking to compete at a national level, but do not want to travel to Arizona or, if you are unable to make it to the USA Pickleball qualifying events this year, the UPA Championships in Dallas offer a great alternative. You can learn more about the tournament here.