SPECTATOR REGISTRATION FOR the 6th English OPEN 11th-16th August 2026

National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham B40 1NT

We are delighted to announce that spectator ticket registration for friends and family of competitors is open.

We have more than 3,000 players from more than 55 countries this year, maintaining the event as the largest outside USA and the largest indoor tournament in the world.

Why Does Everyone Need a Ticket?

The NEC is one of the largest event venues in the UK and operates under strict security and safety requirements designed to protect all visitors.

To help the venue manage attendance, emergency procedures, and building access, every person entering the venue must have their own unique ticket or QR code. This requirement applies not only to players, officials, volunteers, and exhibitors, but also to family members, friends, coaches, and spectators.

Having an accurate record of everyone on-site helps the NEC meet its legal obligations and ensures that, in the unlikely event of an emergency, venue management knows exactly who is in the building.

We appreciate your cooperation. If you're attending the English OPEN in any capacity, please ensure you have registered and obtained your personal QR code before arriving.

This ticket does not guarantee you a seat. Feel free to bring a fold up chair.

Please note that the Championship Court seating will be offered for sale for the afternoon/evening matches. When tickets go on sale, a link will be added here.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

We wouldn't be able to run the event in the same way without the support of our fantastic sponsors. We will be announcing more sponsors in the coming weeks but you can be sure that the Franklin X40 will be the official ball and net of the tournament. We are already working with the APP who will bring the Next Generation National Team to the event and Pro Players to the tournament.

FRANKLIN PICKLEBALL - Franklin Pickleball manufacture a variety of pickleball equipment including paddles, bags, nets, training aids and balls. They are the sponsor of some of the best pro players in the world, such as Anna Leigh Waters, Haydon Patriquin, Sophia Sewing, Megan Fudge, Ryler Deheart and Louis Laville. The Franklin X-40 Outdoor Ball is the official ball of the English OPEN. Thank you Franklin for all your support!

KNOTTY's

Knotty’s is our wellness partner at the English OPEN Event. They are providing bananas and peanut butter sachets to help fuel players.

Research study shows probiotic cultures improve utilisation of protein, particularly leucine absorption. Leucine is the most important amino acid to increase post-workout effects on muscle protein synthesis. This improves performance and reduces muscle damages. 30g sachet is the perfect size to stash in your pockets for refuelling on the go. This is not your average nut butter. These are nuts that do more.

SCAN

We are proud to continue to partner with Scan, who are based in Bolton. Nisha Raja is such a great ambassador for Scan and for pickleball.

Scan Computers offers a huge range of tech and PC products that cover several industries including Gaming, Music & Audio, Video & Broadcast, Graphics & Design and even the next generation of Artificial Intelligence.