Honcho
Amateur
Tour

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Top-tier match play. Premium swag. Music, food, and unbeatable vibes.


Register for the Tour that puts YOU at the center of the action and is redefining the future of Amateur Pickleball!

This is more than a tournament series - it's a national movement to connect players, local communities, and the culture of pickleball.

Your First Serve Starts Here!

Tour Stop #1: Houston, TX

HOUSTON HAT

Key Details

Registration Is Open Through June 15th!

When: June 21–22, 2025
Where: ERA Pickleball (295 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380)

Player Pricing

  • Early Bird Pricing: $80 / player (until June 1st)
  • Regular Pricing: $95 / player

First 200 registered players receive a FREE JOOLA Vision II Backpack!

What You Get

  • 6 guaranteed matches!
  • Free Performance Tee
  • Epic prize packages including:
    • Cash
    • 2 JOOLA Padles
    • Free Honcho Season Entry
    • JOOLA Gift Card
    • Champion Medal
  • Tournament performance tee
  • Music festival-like atmosphere with music, food, brand activations, raffles, and more!

AVAILABLE DIVISIONS

Men's Doubles

  • Novice (DUPR < 3.0)
  • Intermediate (DUPR 3.0–3.5)
  • Upper-Intermediate (DUPR 3.5–4.0)
  • Advanced (DUPR 4.0+)

Women's Doubles

  • Novice (DUPR < 3.0)
  • Intermediate (DUPR 3.0–3.5)
  • Upper-Intermediate (DUPR 3.5–4.0)
  • Advanced (DUPR 4.0+)

Mixed Doubles

  • Novice (DUPR < 3.0)
  • Intermediate (DUPR 3.0–3.5)
  • Upper-Intermediate (DUPR 3.5–4.0)
  • Advanced (DUPR 4.0+)

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More than a Tournament

Here's what to expect!

6+ Guaranteed Matches

Every team plays at least 6 games, with top 6 teams per division playing more!

Live Music + High-Energy Atmosphere

DJs, vendors, and fans keep the party going off the court.

Premium Player Swag

High quality merch to compliment a high quality experience.

Valuable Championship Prizes

Named champion of your division? Get ready for an awesome prize package worth fighting for!

JOOLA x Honcho Collab

Powered by the world’s fastest-growing pickleball brand + the leading amateur community. We're all about quality > quantity to deliver a next-level experience.

More Than
Matches.

Joining Honcho pickleball league was one

of the best decisions I've made! Not only has it improved my game, but I've met the amazing people who have become lifelong friends. It's a fantastic community!

Being part of this Pickleball league has

been a game-changer for me, both mentally and physically. The regular matches keep me active, and the camaraderie among players is unmatched.

Week after week, the pickleball league

challenges me and motivates me to become a better player. It’s not just about the competition; it’s about celebrating everyone’s achievements, big or small.

Joining Honcho pickleball league was one

of the best decisions I've made! Not only has it improved my game, but I've met the amazing people who have become lifelong friends. It's a fantastic community!

Being part of this Pickleball league has

been a game-changer for me, both mentally and physically. The regular matches keep me active, and the camaraderie among players is unmatched.

Week after week, the pickleball league

challenges me and motivates me to become a better player. It’s not just about the competition; it’s about celebrating everyone’s achievements, big or small.

Joining Honcho pickleball league was one

of the best decisions I've made! Not only has it improved my game, but I've met the amazing people who have become lifelong friends. It's a fantastic community!

Being part of this Pickleball league has

been a game-changer for me, both mentally and physically. The regular matches keep me active, and the camaraderie among players is unmatched.

Week after week, the pickleball league

challenges me and motivates me to become a better player. It’s not just about the competition; it’s about celebrating everyone’s achievements, big or small.

Play Your
Game.
Find Your
People.

The Honcho Amateur Tour is definitely about great match play, but it’s also about the community, the people, and the vibe that make pickleball what it is!

Built for everyday players with BIG energy, this Tour is where amateurs become ambassadors of the game and where every rally, every cheer, and every moment pushes our culture forward.

The Format, Refined

The Honcho Amateur is built to showcase the spirit of pickleball, bringing people together to celebrate competition and camaraderie!

With that in mind, the Tour is designed to ensure maximum playing time, organization, and opportunity to be crowned the champion!

Skill Divisions

Divisions are broken down by gender (Men, Women, or Mixed), then further by skill level organized by DUPR:

  • Novice (DUPR < 3.0)
  • Intermediate (DUPR 3.0–3.5)
  • Upper-Intermediate (DUPR 3.5–4.0)
  • Advanced (DUPR 4.0+)

  • Tournament Structure

    Round Robin Pool Play: All teams play 6 round robin matches

    Single Elimination Bracket: Top 6 teams move onto a single elimination bracket-style tournament.

    Match Dynamics

    All round robin and elimination bracket match winners will be determined by a single game - first team to 11, win by 2 points.

    The exception is the championship match, which will be a best of 3-game series, where each individual game is first to 11, win by 2.

    Champion Prizes

    Individual champions will be named for each individual tournament division. Along with the bragging rights, all champions will receive a medal and prize package!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Scroll up to the list of Tour Stops above and select “Register Now” for your location of choice! You will then be redirected to pickleballtournaments.com where you’ll be able to complete your registration.

     

    Every team will play a minimum of 6 pool play matches. The top 6 teams per division advance to a bracket-style playoff, where finalists may play up to 11 matches total!

    Every player receives:

    • Guaranteed 6 games of match play (up to 11)
    • Branded event merch
    • Access to the weekend of music, activities, food, and brand activations on site
    • Opportunity to be crowned the champion and win an epic prize package!
     
     
    We divide divisions by gender (Men, Women, and Mixed doubles) and skill based on DUPR’s scale (Novice <3.0, Intermediate 3.0–3.5, Upper Intermediate 3.5–4.0, Advanced 4.0–4.5).

    Yes. All divisions in our tour events are determined by DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) levels. To complete your registration, you’ll need to connect your existing DUPR account to your PickleballTournaments.com profile. Once connected, the skill divisions available to you will be based on your current DUPR rating.

    Please note: Players may only register for divisions at their skill level or higher—registering below your DUPR level is not permitted.

    Yes, however, you cannot register to play in 2 different divisions that play on the same day. For most Tour stops, men and women divisions will play on Saturday while Mixed divisions will play on Sunday. 

    Every additional division you register for beyond the first one will cost $25.

    No. Each of our tournaments are structured for every team to have a minimum and a maximum of 2 players. 
    As of now, we exclusively offer doubles tournaments with 2 players per team.

    Absolutely. We’ll have professional content teams on site, and players will have access to media galleries post-event.

    Yes! Stops in Dallas, Atlanta, and Nashville are coming soon. Submit your email where you see “Join Waitlist” above to be the first notified when registration opens.

    We do not permit players to sign up as “free agents” without a partner. All registered players must have a designated partner upon signing up.

    • $125 per player for your first division
    • +$25 per player for each additional division

    Refunds will only be granted to players who withdraw before the end of the registration period. 

    Likely, yes! The Honcho Amateur Tour is a national traveling tournament series with plans to host stops in more than 13 different cities over the next 12 months. To be notified when we’ll be coming to you, please sign up for our Newsletter in the footer below.

    Shoot us an email at support@honchopickleball.com and we’ll get back to you ASAP.