The Carolina Gold Rush Open, powered by SPINDEX, is coming to the Charlotte Convention Center on Nov. 13–14, featuring six SPINDEX-rated events, $2,600 in prize money, and Center Court finals during a full weekend of Major League Table Tennis.
From U-1000 through the Open division, players can put their SPINDEX rating to work in the biggest competitive setting SPINDEX has offered yet.
Carolina Gold Rush Open: Key Details
Dates: Nov. 13–14, 2026
Location: Hall C2, Charlotte Convention Center
Events: Six SPINDEX-rated divisions
Prize Money: $2,600
Event Capacity: 24 players per division
Registration Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. ET
Register: STADIUMTT.com
REGISTER FOR THE CAROLINA GOLD RUSH OPEN
Your Rating. Your Division. A Bigger Stage.
The Carolina Gold Rush Open features competition across six rating divisions:
Each event will begin with round-robin groups of six, with the top two players from each group advancing to a single-elimination bracket. All matches will be best three out of five games to 11 points.
Each event is capped at 24 players, so spots are limited.
Play Your Final on MLTT Center Court
Make it through your SPINDEX division, and your final could take place on the same stage as the professionals.
The finals for all divisions except U-1000 are scheduled to begin at approximately 6:15 p.m. on MLTT Center Court, between professional team matches.
Those finals will also be broadcast on YouTube.
Players will compete throughout the tournament in Hall C2 on 12 Butterfly tables using Butterfly R40+ balls, directly alongside MLTT's professional competition.
$2,600 Up for Grabs
Three divisions feature cash prizes:
Open
$1,000 first place • $400 second place • $150 to each semifinalist
U-2200
$300 first place • $150 second place • $75 to each semifinalist
U-1900
$200 first place • $100 second place
U-1600, U-1300, and U-1000 winners will receive a trophy and Carolina Gold Rush shirt.
More Than a Tournament
The Carolina Gold Rush Open is being held alongside MLTT's professional competition in Charlotte, giving SPINDEX players the chance to compete and watch some of the world's best players in the same venue.
Every tournament entry includes one general admission ticket to an MLTT match during the weekend.
Make a Weekend Out of It
Traveling to Charlotte for the Carolina Gold Rush Open? Make the most of your trip with a weekend of competitive table tennis, world-class MLTT action, and time to explore downtown Charlotte.
Hotel options are available for players and spectators traveling to the event.
Explore Charlotte Hotel Options & Book Your Stay
How to Enter
You need a free SPINDEX rating to participate. Here's how to get one and register for the tournament:
Step 1: Get your rating.
If you don't already have one, create your free SPINDEX account at SPINDEXTT.com.
Step 2: Enter the tournament.
Register for your division at STADIUMTT.com.
Registration closes Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. ET.
A $10 registration fee applies in addition to individual event entry fees.
Rules & Eligibility
The tournament committee reserves the right to adjust a player's registered rating if it does not accurately reflect their demonstrated playing level.
Carolina Gold Rush Open
Nov. 13–14, 2026
Hall C2, Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
Charlotte, NC
Six SPINDEX-rated events. $2,600 in prizes. Five MLTT Center Court finals.
