ATTENTION NEW AND RETURNING LEAGUE PLAYERS: It's time to register for the 2026 Tryouts Combine and/or enter the Official Draft

There are two pathways to become a player in the USLPL 50+ and 60+ leagues this upcoming season, which kicks off September 2026. 

 

Path 1: Play in the Combine AND Enter the Draft 

(Ideal for new players and those who want to meet all of the team owners, showcase your skills, and have some fun!)

 

COMBINE Dates:

60+: August 5-7, with unstructured practice late afternoon on the 5th and competition starting early on the 6th and 7th, wrapping early afternoon

50+: August 7-9, with unstructured practice late afternoon on the 7th and competition starting early on the 8th and 9th, wrapping early afternoon

Male and female combine winners receive an automatic bid onto a team! Max of 200 players per combine.

 

COMBINE Play Format: Gender doubles round robin, followed by a seeded gender doubles round based on round 1 play. Two courts will be broadcast on our YouTube Channel.

 

COMBINE Location: Performance Pickleball RVA (Richmond, VA) - GREAT VENUE, Lunch Provided on Competition Days

 

Local Hotel Info (league rate): Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond/Midtown Glenside ($159/night while rooms last), please book soon!

 

Our sixteen 50+ and six 60+ team owners will be at the Combine and look forward to getting to know you and watching you play!  

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Path 2: Enter the Official Draft ONLY

(For players at the highest level whose skills are known to team owners)

 

Go directly into the draft without playing in the Combine. Registration is open now with the deadline of midnight on August 12.

 

The draft will take place mid-August, following the Combine. Players will be notified of the results shortly thereafter.
 

 

Costs: 

Combine Fee: $225.00 (includes practice time, two competition days, lunch)
Draft Fee: $1,300 (includes registration fees for 5 league events)*
*Non-drafted players who entered the draft will be refunded $1,300 minus credit card fees

 

Register for the combine and/or the draft at this link! 

The full season player information deck can be found here.

Anything we forgot? Got questions? Email us at info@playlegends.com.