Bay of Plenty Open 2026 – Registrations Open tomorrow 10am!

19/12/2025

We’re excited to officially announce the Bay of Plenty Open 2026, hosted and organised by The Padel Club NZ in Papamoa, Tauranga. This is a club-run event sanctioned by Padel New Zealand and a Tier 2 tournament, meaning official Padel New Zealand ranking points will be awarded in line with national guidelines.

📅 Waitangi Weekend
Friday 6th, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026
📍 The Padel Club NZ, Papamoa

⚠️ Important reminder:
Tickets for the most recent Auckland tournament sold out within minutes. If you’re keen to play, we strongly recommend organising your partner in advance and being ready to register tomorrow (Saturday 20th December) at 10:00am sharp.

👉 Register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/bay-of-plenty-open2026

Registration Details

Entry Fee: $80 per player + Humanitix booking fee
Entries Close: Saturday 24th January at 9:00pm (or earlier if sold out)
Capacity: Maximum of 128 players / 64 teams

Divisions

Men’s Doubles A & B Grade
Women’s Doubles A & B Grade

Important:
Entries are only confirmed once both partners have completed registration. Please coordinate with your partner and register together. If one partner registers and the event sells out before the second registration is completed, the team will be placed on the waitlist.

Tournament Format

Three-day event – Waitangi Weekend

Friday – Mid-morning to late:

Women’s A & B Grade – Pool games
Men’s B Grade – Pool games

Saturday – All day:

Men’s A & B Grade – Pool games
Women’s A & B Grade – Knockouts, finals & medal ceremony

Sunday – All day:

Men’s A & B Grade – Knockouts, finals & medal ceremony

The Women’s A & B Grade medal ceremony will take place on Saturday afternoon/early evening.
The Men’s A & B Grade medal ceremony will take place on Sunday afternoon/early evening.

Please note: schedules and times are subject to change depending on registration numbers.

Match Format

Pool play followed by knockout rounds
Two sets for pool matches, Round of 16 (where applicable), and quarterfinals (tie-break if 1–1)
Three sets for semifinals and finals
Golden point (no deuce)
Players self-referee
Players must call the score clearly for officials and spectators
Matches played in accordance with the Padel New Zealand Sanctioned Competition Framework and Rules of Padel

Schedule & Draws

Draws completed by The Padel Club NZ
Released by Wednesday 4th February at 9:00pm
Please do not wait for draws to book travel
Tournament officially starts Friday 6th February at 10:00am

Player Licence Requirement

A Padel New Zealand Player Licence is required for all sanctioned events.

Licences should be purchased when registering
Must be valid by the close of registrations
Licence fee: $25 per annum
(1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026; credit card fees apply; no refunds)

More information:
https://www.padelnewzealand.org.nz/player-licence

Ranking Points

This is a Padel New Zealand sanctioned Tier 2 event, with official national ranking points awarded.

Points allocated based on match results
Rankings updated 7–10 days after the event
Full ranking details available on the Padel New Zealand website

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can enter?
Anyone with a valid Padel New Zealand player licence. Players may enter one grade only and are responsible for selecting the appropriate level.

I don’t have a partner – can I register?
You’ll need to secure a partner before registering. Your local club or padel WhatsApp groups may be able to help.

What equipment do I need?
A padel racket and court shoes. Padel balls are provided, with limited demo rackets available.

Are spectators allowed?
Yes — friends and family are welcome. Food and beverage options will be available.

We look forward to welcoming our members and players from around the country to Papamoa for an exciting Waitangi Weekend of padel.

Kind regards,
The Padel Club NZ

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