{"id":57852,"date":"2026-01-07T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/?page_id=57852"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:25:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T01:25:06","slug":"usa-pickleball-golden-ticket-heads-to-the-plaza-hotel-and-casino-in-downtown-las-vegas-next-month","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/press-room\/usa-pickleball-golden-ticket-heads-to-the-plaza-hotel-and-casino-in-downtown-las-vegas-next-month\/","title":{"rendered":"USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Heads to the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas next month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Las Vegas presented by Tommy Bahama set for Feb. 18-22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-5.08.35-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-5.08.35-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57853\" style=\"width:223px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-5.08.35-PM.png 500w, https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-5.08.35-PM-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>LAS VEGAS (Jan. 7, 2026)<\/strong> \u2013 USA Pickleball is returning to Las Vegas next month with the <strong>USA Pickleball Golden Ticket \u2013 Las Vegas presented by Tommy Bahama<\/strong>, bringing one of the organization\u2019s premier qualifying events back to the city after a highly successful 2024 tournament. The event will take place <strong>Feb. 18\u201322<\/strong>, at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, offering athletes a new venue and an elevated tournament experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Golden Ticket Tournaments are official qualifying events for the <strong>USA Pickleball National Championships<\/strong>, the sport\u2019s most prestigious competition. Winners earn a coveted Golden Ticket, securing priority registration to Nationals, while all participants earn points as part of USA Pickleball\u2019s Tiered Point System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring the Golden Ticket back to Las Vegas and to do it at the Plaza Hotel and Casino, with an expected 500+ athletes,\u201d said <strong>Jose Moreno, Chief Marketing Officer of USA Pickleball<\/strong>. \u201cThis venue allows us to deliver an extraordinary athlete experience, from professional operations to the energy that makes Las Vegas such a special host city. Golden Ticket tournaments are a vital part of The Path to Nationals, and Las Vegas is the perfect place for players to test themselves, earn their way forward, and compete among the best in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith the most pickleball courts of any resort, the Plaza has become the premier destination for pickleball in Las Vegas,\u201d said <strong>Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel &amp; Casino<\/strong>. \u201cWe are excited to host this prestigious tournament and welcome the top USA Pickleball players from across the country to the Plaza. This event will be one not to miss with exciting, competitive matches played on our courts that offer unforgettable views of the Las Vegas valley.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A special hotel rate at the Plaza is available for tournament participants. Rooms must be reserved online by Feb. 2, with group code SUSAPGT at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/go\/SUSAPGT&amp;authuser=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/go\/SUSAPGT<\/a>. Guests can also make reservations by phone, 1-800-634-6575, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., or Saturday and Sunday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on Golden Ticket tournaments and the Path to Nationals, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/usapickleball.org\/goldenticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/usapickleball.org\/goldenticket\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About USA Pickleball<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>USA Pickleball is the official National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of pickleball in the United States. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, USA Pickleball is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the game while advancing its growth and development nationwide. The organization supports players, clubs, and communities by sanctioning premier tournaments, offering certified equipment testing, training referees, certifying facilities, and providing a wide range of educational resources. USA Pickleball also maintains and updates the official rules of the sport, ensuring consistency and fairness at every level of play. Led by a Board of Directors and a dedicated national office staff, USA Pickleball delivers the infrastructure and strategic vision necessary to fuel the continued expansion of pickleball across the country\u2014benefiting members with exclusive access to events, programs, and tools that elevate their experience on and off the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Plaza Hotel &amp; Casino<\/strong><br>Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel &amp; Casino combines a vintage Rat Pack attitude with modern styling and personal customer service for the ultimate Vegas experience. First opened in 1971and built on the site of the original Las Vegas railroad depot at 1 Main Street, the Plaza has transformed its historic location into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming, entertainment, and dining. Its glittering porte-coch\u00e8re is home to the outdoor Carousel Bar that offers handmade cocktails inside a life-sized, animated Vegas-themed carousel setting. The Main Street entrance also is home to Pinkbox Doughnuts and downtown\u2019s first and only smokefree, social media friendly gaming space created in partnership with social media influencer Brian Christopher. The Plaza has nearly 1,000 modern rooms and suites, a classic Vegas showroom, downtown\u2019s only bingo hall, live music at the Sand Dollar Downtown, and 30,000 sq. ft. of refurbished ballroom and meeting space. The Plaza brought the rodeo back to downtown with its CORE Arena, downtown\u2019s only outdoor equestrian and multipurpose facility. Guests enjoy a variety of dining options led by the renowned Oscar\u2019s Steakhouse in the hotel\u2019s iconic glass dome and on a rooftop patio overlooking the Fremont Street Experience. A lounge-style sports book along with hundreds of slot machines and nearly two dozen table games comprise an 80,000-square-foot casino floor. A rooftop pool and recreation deck with private cabanas, hot tub, food truck, and dedicated Pickleball courts, provide a variety of outdoor amenities. For more information on the multiple award-winning Plaza Hotel &amp; Casino, visit www.plazahotelcasino.com. Get updates via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>###<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MEDIA CONTACT: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amy E. S. 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