2026 Contender Event, Austin presented by ATX

Welcome to the Austin Open, presented by ATX. The below tabs should answer all event questions including registration forms, entry lists & seeding policies, competition details, player party locations, and more. Make sure to check back frequently for updates. If you have further questions that are unanswered in these sections, you can contact AVPPlayers@avp.com.

Thank you for your participation and good luck!

Austin AVP is 32 teams per gender tournament. The top 24 teams in points are auto Main Draw. Teams outside the top 24 compete in the Thursday single elimination qualifier where top 4 teams qualify for the Main Draw. There are also 4 spots for Wild Cards or bids earned.

Thursday Qualifier

4 teams qualify per gender

Friday-Saturday Main Draw (32 teams per gender)

Two-day tournament

Scheduled bracket (no rolling starts)

Double-elimination bracket play

Match play format

Sunday 4-Man Stay & Play (Separate Registration)

Single Gender

Games to 25 pool play & single elimination playoffs

Championships at 230pm

AVP Austin Prize Purse

AVP Austin $10,000 purse per gender

Payouts:

1st: 40%

2nd: 20%

3rd (two teams): 10% each

5th (four teams): 5% each

Player Amenities (Main Draw)

Fruit, snacks, & lunch provided both days

ATX Beach Venue & Policy Reminders:

Cancellations within 72 hours of the Qualifier start are non-refundable
Players participate at their own risk
No dogs, glass, or smoking allowed at the venue
No outside beverages allowed, except coffee, smoothies, and water
Any & all outside food is allowed
Chairs are welcome
Canopies and tents are allowed as long as they are not set up blocking walkways or customers’ view

2026 Contender Event, Austin presented by ATX

Competition

Prize Money

5th place (4) - 5%

3rd place (2) - 10%

2nd place - 20%

1st place - 40%

$10,000 per gender

Hotel

Airport

Venue