Biggest pickleball event in MENA and Africa
Come and enjoy an amazing tournament with the best European players, in a fantastic setting like the El Gouna Resort. It’s the family vacation you were craving for, where you and your family can spend relaxing days with a lot of activities beyond pickleball.
As a bonus, you will be able to witness the European Pickleball League FINAL KNOCK OUT. A closed tournament only open to the best 16 players of the EPL Ranking from the 2023/2024 EPL Season.
Events
Singles Open
Men | Woman
Doubles Qualifying
Men | 3.5 / 4.5 / 5.0+
Women | 3.5 / 4.5 / 5.0+
Mixed | 3.5 / 4.5 / 5.0+
Singles Open
Men | Woman
Doubles Open
Men | Women | Mixed
Price
Fixed Registration fee : 30€
>19+ Open events / 5.0 Qualifying Stage Events:
25€ each
>19+ 4.5 / 3.5 Qualifying Stage Events:
20€ each
>50+ Open Events:
15€ each
Prize Money
7.500€
Schedule
THURSDAY 16th Jan
Egypt Open
9am – 4pm – Men Singles / Women Singles
FRIDAY 17th Jan
Egypt Open
9am – 4pm -Mixed Doubles
EPL Final Knock Outs
6:30pm – 9:30pm – Quarter Finals
SATURDAY 18th Jan
Egypt Open
9am – 5pm – Men Doubles / Women Doubles
EPL Final Knock Outs
6:30 – 9:30 – Semi Finals
SUNDAY 19th Jan
Egypt Open
9am – 1pm – PRO Finals
EPL Final Knock Outs
Finals
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Registration
Registration is done via the RAQT app!
There you can see registered players, game times and much more.
You can synchronize the results with theDUPR.
Go to ZZ Sport tour and open the EGYPT OPEN page.
To register, you need to have a RAQT player profile.
The Competition Format
50+ DOUBLES OPEN EVENTS:
Single elimination event. If number of teams allows, who loses 1st round, will play a consolation bracket
19+ / 50+ SINGLES OPEN EVENTS:
Single elimination event. If number of teams allows, who loses 1st round, will play a consolation bracket.
19+ QUALIFYING GROUP STAGE:
All non-open events, will start with a qualifying group stage at the designated level (3.5; 4.5; 5.0+). Depending on performance in the group stage, each team will qualify into 2 different league competitions at Elimination Stage:
– The top teams of 5.0+ groups will qualify into the PRO League; The bottom teams of 5.0+ groups will qualify into the ADVANCED League;
– The top teams of 4.5 groups will qualify into the ADVANCED League; The bottom teams of 4.5 groups will qualify into the INTERMEDIATE League;
– The top teams of 3.5 groups will qualify into the INTERMEDIATE League; The bottom teams of 3.5 groups will qualify into the AMATEUR League; All matches in the Qualifying group stage are just 1 set to 15 points.
* The competition format will be adapted to the final number of groups and teams in each group in each event, so the number of teams that go up or down might change.
LEAGUE ELIMINATION STAGE:
All teams will qualify into a specific League. Each League event is a single elimination competition.
THE VENUE
El Gouna Sports District
El Gouna Sports District
The venue space offers all the conditions for competition, with all the comforts and facilities for players
El Gouna
A paradise destination along the Red Sea
With year-round sunshine, shimmering lagoons, sandy beaches and azure waters, the development of El Gouna began over 35 years ago on the shores of the tranquil Red Sea. Today, El Gouna is flourishing and attracts full-time residents and visitors from around the world. It continues to grow as a fully integrated sustainable town. Spanning 10 km of pristine shoreline and only 30 minutes from Hurghada International Airport, the community is home to a variety of sought-after amenities, including hotels, restaurants, marinas, golf courses, banks, health and wellness facilities, education institutions, co-working spaces and more.
Travel to El Gouna, Egypt
El Gouna is perfect for rest and recreation, blessed with year-round sunshine, turquoise seas and blue skies. Plus stand-out dining and vibrant nightlife.
How to Get to Gouna
FROM EUROPE
Visitors coming from Europe can easily get to the town via the nearby Hurghada International Airport. Around 60 flights daily with 80 airlines from 160 cities.
CURRENCY
Like the rest of Egypt, El Gouna uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP). ATM machines and foreign exchange facilities are available in the area. Major credit cards and debit cards are also widely accepted.
USEFULL LINKS
Hotel & Accommodations
Our partner EMECO has a highly professional team ready to help you organize your trip to the EGYPT OPEN. Talk to us and we will be happy to help you with the best accommodation solutions so you can play and have fun without worries.
Contacts
Ramzy | Tel: +201225589047
Caroline | Tel: +201124271898
Email | egyptopen@emeco.com
Destination | El Gouda
EUROPEAN PICKLEBALL LEAGUE FINALS
Parallel to the Egypt Open, the finals of the European League organized by PEAK will take place.The players ranked at the top of the rankings at the end of the season are invited to compete in the finals in a knockout system. It will be an opportunity to watch truly spectacular games between the best players in Europe.
We will find the big winners in the following categories:
– Singles – Men and Women
– Doubles – Men, Women and Mix
We will soon publish the list of players and the match schedules so you don’t miss a single minute!
MORE THAN THE 40 BEST PLAYERS WILL BE FIGHTING FOR A PRIZE MONEY OF €3,000, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY FOR THE KINGS OF EUROPE TITLE!
