465 registered players
Participation at our 2026 Golden Ticket Event.
2027 Sponsorship Opportunities
Help us serve players well.
Golden Ticket Tournaments offer players a direct pathway to the USA Pickleball National Championships by earning priority registration in their winning event. How it works.
February 18–21, 2027 · Missouri Pickleball Club · Fenton, Missouri
USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Event · The Path to Nationals
18 indoor courts · 3 championship courts
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Our sponsors help us care for the players who step onto our courts and support the pickleball communities they call home. Their generosity helps us welcome visiting players, bring people together, and make the St. Louis Gateway Open a tournament worth returning to. We are grateful to serve alongside businesses and organizations that share that heart. There is a place for you here, and we would love to welcome you as a partner.
Our 2026 event
Players came from near and far.
These figures describe our 2026 Golden Ticket Event. They show historical reach, not a guarantee of 2027 attendance.
15 U.S. states + France
A community of local players and visiting competitors.
24% outside Missouri
Nearly one in four registered players came from outside our home state.
Support the player experience
Be part of the moments players remember.
Connect your business with a community that comes together to compete, celebrate, and support one another. Explore sponsorship opportunities that fit your goals and help us serve players well.
Explore a partnershipPartner with us in 2027
A place for your business.
Choose a partnership that fits how you want to connect with players. Each level includes the standard sponsor benefits below, with additional visibility and opportunities as outlined.
Every sponsor receives
- Logo and backlink on the official tournament website.
- Sponsor listing on the tournament registration site.
- Name or logo included in sponsor recognition within official player emails.
- Inclusion in collective tournament sponsor recognition and thank-you messaging.
Presenting Sponsor
- Top billing across tournament digital channels.
- Sponsor-provided banners eligible for placement at all three championship courts.
- Player giveaway insert or product.
- Approved on-site activation or display opportunity.
- Priority recognition in tournament sponsor messaging.
Championship Court Sponsor
- Prominent digital recognition and association with one of the three championship courts.
- Sponsor-provided banner at the designated championship court.
- Player giveaway insert or product.
- Approved on-site activation opportunity.
- Three championship court opportunities; ask about current availability.
Official Category Partner
- Official category designation, with category exclusivity when approved.
- Enhanced digital and email recognition.
- One sponsor-provided banner on a designated court or in a high-traffic area.
- Player giveaway insert or product.
- On-site product activation may be available when appropriate.
Supporting Sponsor
- Enhanced logo placement.
- One sponsor-provided banner on a designated standard court.
- Player giveaway insert or material.
- Recognition through standard tournament sponsor channels.
Community Sponsor
- All standard sponsor benefits.
- Opportunity to provide one approved player giveaway insert or promotional item.
Court Sponsor
- All standard sponsor benefits.
- Sponsor-provided banner placement on one designated standard court.
- Limited availability; contact us to discuss placement.
Request our sponsorship packet for investment details and current availability. We will help you choose the right fit. Category exclusivity requires approval and is subject to existing partnerships.
Share your business information and sponsorship interests through our sponsorship form. Our team will follow up to help find the right fit. No Google sign-in is required.
If the form does not list your preferred level, choose “Other” and include the sponsorship name from this page. You can also choose “Not sure — please contact me” for help.
Player-experience partnerships
Bring something players will appreciate.
Hydration, recovery, player welcome items, hospitality, awards, food, and other in-kind partnerships may be structured separately. Benefits are matched to the contribution and event fit.
Tell us how your business could help players enjoy their time here. We will work with you to find a practical fit. Our hydration partnership is already supported by Jigsaw Health.
Clear expectations
A simple path from interest to partnership.
We want each commitment to be practical, clear, and delivered with care.
1. Share your goals
Tell us about your business, the opportunity that interests you, and how you would like to connect with players.
2. Confirm the fit
Our team will discuss current availability, investment details, included benefits, and any venue or category approvals.
3. Prepare your materials
Supply your approved logo, website link, banners, and giveaway materials by the event deadline. We will collect graphics separately after your inquiry.
Placement and fulfillment: Sponsors provide their banners and giveaway materials. Banner sizes, locations, and all on-site activations require advance approval and are subject to venue, space, and tournament-operations needs. Confirm specifications and deadlines with our team before producing materials.
Official Hydration Sponsor
Jigsaw Health
We are grateful to Jigsaw Health for supporting the St. Louis Gateway Open. Pickleball Cocktail and MagSoothe are two products our tournament team especially likes.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission when you purchase through this link, at no additional cost to you.
Event partners
USA Pickleball is the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the United States.
Thank you to our event partners.
We are grateful for the organizations helping us bring this event to life. Additional sponsors will be featured as partnerships are confirmed.
Start a conversation
Let’s find a way to serve together.
Request our sponsorship packet and tell us a little about your organization. We will follow up with the document and help you find a good fit. Use our sponsorship form to submit your interest or request a packet.
One form to get started
Tell us about your business and share your questions. If your preferred sponsorship level is not listed, select “Other” and enter its name from this page. To request the packet or talk through options, choose “Not sure — please contact me.”
Open sponsorship inquiry formOpens Google Forms in a new tab. No Google sign-in is required. Choose St. Louis Gateway Open, complete the form, and select Submit there to send your inquiry. We’ll contact you to collect your logo and other graphics separately; you do not need them ready to inquire.
Prefer email? Send your question directly to registration@pickleballamigos.com.