2025 Australian Masters Cup

The inaugural 2025 Australian Masters Cup, our national pickleball league for older players, concluded at the Pimpama Sports Hub on the Gold Coast, capping off a multi-stage competition that began earlier in the year with club-level play.

From Clubs to Nationals: The AMC Journey

Over 1,200 club-level players entered the AMC across Australia, competing in 50+, 60+ and 70+ age categories.

The format saw players advance from local club leagues (lasting between 10–12 weeks) to Regional Qualifiers in June, then State Qualifiers in August, with top performers earning a place on their state’s team for the national finals.

For the finals, each state fielded teams of 8 players (4 men + 4 women per age-group). Some teams were made up of combined players from states where minimum numbers could not be met. Matches included Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Wins counted for points, and ties went to a “Master Breaker” decider.

Showdown at Pimpama: The Finals

States representing New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD), Victoria (VIC), grouped Tasmania/ACT (TASACT) and Western Australia/South Australia/Northern Territory (WASANT) competed in a round-robin over two days.

By the end of the pool rounds, the top teams advancing to the finals were:

50+ QLD v NSW

60+ QLD v NSW

70+ QLD v NSW

In finals played on Sunday, state pride was on the line, and the competition was fierce.

Champions: 2025 AMC State Winners

When the dust settled, the 2025 Australian Masters Cup winners were crowned:

Age Group | Winner (State)

50+ - Queensland

60+ (Bing Cup) - Queensland

70+ - New South Wales

Overall, Queensland emerged as the dominant state — crowned the overall 2025 AMC champion.

What this Means for pickleball in Australia

The success of the first-ever AMC demonstrates that there’s strong appetite and depth, among older-age players (50+) for structured, national-level competition, while still keeping the experience social and club-oriented.

For many participants, the AMC served as either an introduction to organised pickleball beyond casual play, or a new chapter in their ongoing pickleball journey. As promised, the AMC will return in 2026, with even more opportunities for club playing “Masters” to get involved.

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