🏆 Tournaments
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ClevelandPickleball.com Classic 2026 - Registration is now OPEN! | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 38575 Lakeshore Blvd, Osborne Park, Willoughby OH | $55/player and includes one event +$10 per additional event Mens / Womens / Mixed 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0+ | This is the 5th annual ClevelandPickleball.com CLASSIC tournament! Bringing together the best of Northeast Ohio Pickleballers! https://app.pickleballden.com/external-tournament/1307841 (8) brand new beautiful outdoor pickleball courts Round Robin and Double Elimination Bracket Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd |
Game on Youth Pickleball | Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Parkside Courts
(Chesterland, OH) | GAME ON Youth Pickleball Clinic. Learn the game or Level up. We place kids by skill level, not age. Drills, games, and court assignments are adjusted on the spot so every player is challenged — not bored, not overwhelmed. Instructor: Led by a professional pickleball player, who competes on the pro tournament circuit and teaches players of all ages, with hands-on support from volunteer coaches at the West Geauga Pickleball Club. | |
Pickleball Tournament | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Parkwood Dr, Shelby, OH 44875, USA | $30 | Tournament information: |
Wolverine Pickleball Smashing Summer Series - 4.0+ Women's Doubles | August 2, 2026 | Wolverine Pickleball
235 Metty Drive
Ann Arbor, MI, 48103 | Doubles Tournament - games to 11 by 2 - Round Robin Scores will be entered into DUPR | |
GCPA Moneyball Tournament Series | August 2, 2026 | Glass City Pickleball Association
301 Glenwood Road
Rossford, OH, 43460 | The GCPA provides a unique experience to the pickleball community. Why play for just a medal when you can play for a potential payday! The GCPA pays out cash prizes to the winners up to 9 teams in each gender bracket! (amount of teams registering determines pay outs). We try and offer a unique and fun experience as well, a players tent, food truck, lunch provided by Subway. All this for just $50! It's hard to find a cheaper way to experience tournament play! Please visit www.glasscitypickle.com for more info! | |
Barbeton vs Wadsworth Paddle Battle | Friday, August 7, 2026 | Tuscora and Edgewood | Contact Jackie 330-636-6264 | Don’t miss the Barberton vs Wadsworth Senior Paddle Battle fun Fest on 8/7! Pickleballers helping our local communities! Come on out and play and support our local charities! Registration is now open. After our pickleball battles, the fun continues at noon at Remarkable Diner where we’ll have raffle baskets and a 50/50. If your business would like to sponsor this amazing charity event, donate $100 and get exposure on all our social media outlets as well as advertising at the popular Remarkable Diner for the entire month of August! Raffle basket donations are also greatly appreciated! |
Beat the Heat Tournament | August, 7 - 9 2026 | Wicked Pickle
36871 Warren Rd.
Westland, MI, 48185 | 🔥 Beat The Heat Tournament at Wicked Pickle 🔥 📅 August 7th–9th, 2026 📍 Wicked Pickle – Westland, Michigan Get ready for one of the hottest tournaments of the summer! The Beat The Heat Tournament at Wicked Pickle brings together competitive play, great atmosphere, and nonstop action across all skill and age divisions. Whether you're chasing gold, building your DUPR, or just looking for an amazing tournament experience, this is an event you won’t want to miss. 🏓 Tournament Registration Early Registration (Ends July 1st): $25 Regular Registration: $40 Event Fees Standard Divisions: $25 per event Open / Pro Divisions: $50 per event 💰 Open Division Prize Money- Minimum $1000 payout to the winning team with a minimum of (10) registered teams!!!! Prize payouts for Open divisions will continue to grow with player registrations and sponsor support — bigger brackets mean bigger cash prizes. 📊 All scores will be reported to DUPR Official Tournament Ball Standard Divisions: Franklin X-40 Open / Pro Divisions: LT Ball 📅 Tournament Schedule Wednesday August 6th Tournament play begins Friday, August 7th- Singles Tournament play continues Saturday, August 8th- Men's and Women's Doubles Sunday August 9- Mixed Doubles Schedule is subject to adjustment based on registration numbers and bracket sizes. 🏆 Tournament Format Pool Play Divisions will be split into pools of 4–6 teams depending on registrations Round robin play within each pool Games played to 11 or 15, win by 2, based on bracket size and scheduling Championship Bracket Top teams from each pool advance to the playoff bracket Medal rounds and playoff structure may vary depending on division size 📋 Tournament Notes Minimum of 4 teams required to run a division Divisions may be combined if minimum registrations are not met Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust formats, start times, and brackets as needed 🔥 Beat the summer heat inside Wicked Pickle’s climate-controlled facility featuring premier indoor courts, great competition, cold drinks, and an electric atmosphere all weekend long. | |
2026 Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival Pickleball Smash | August 14 -16 2026 | "Reynoldsburg: JFK Park - Pickleball Courts
7232 E Main St
Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068" | Join in on the Fun in this Competitive Round Robin event! Most divisions are limited to Seven Teams!
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The Lake Erie Amateur Open | August 15, 16, 2026 | the BackYard 355 Bridge Rd Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440 | The Amateur Pickleball Association is the largest amateur player tour in the nation with nearly 150 tournaments planned for 2025 and the only program with PicklePerks where every participant earns money with APA with every registration and event victory! Turn your entry and event results into cash that can be applied to future tournaments and/or apparel. Visit www.APATournaments.com/PicklePerks/ for complete details and join APA for an exclusive player experience in 2025. This event is open to all players from 2.5-5.0 with events broken down by skill level first and then age division dependent on the total number of teams/players registered within each skill level of play. Formatting includes round-robin play with brackets to follow with the majority of players competing in 7-9 games during this event. Registration Rates – Early Bird $65 for first event, $45 for second, $25 for third (email director for a discount code for a 3rd event) Schedule – formatting will typically have Doubles (8am+) on Saturday, Mixed Doubles (8am+) on Sunday, Singles in the afternoon on either day Format – there is a 6 game guarantee in place; single game round-robin matches played to 11, win by 2, for doubles followed by medal matches that are 1 game to 15, win by 2; singles matches will include rally scoring to 21, win by 2. Divisions - to simplify registration, all registrations will be sorted by skill level during the registration process before being sorted by age when and where possible. | |
APC Championship Series Event 3 | August 22–23, 2026 | Ace Pickleball Club
(Solon, OH) | Free for active APC Members (DUPR account required) | Members-only doubles tournament weekend featuring Skill Divisions from 2.5 to 5.0+ and Under 50 / 50+ age groups. |
Cookin’ Golden Paddle Classic | August 22 - 23, 2026 | Cookin' Pickleball Club
4736 Dressler Road Northwest, Canton, OH 44718, United States of America | • $35 for your first division | Calling all pickleball players ages 50+! Join us for the inaugural Cookin' Golden Paddle Tournament, a fun and competitive Round Robin event featuring Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles divisions. 🏓 All match results will be reported to DUPR. 💰 Tournament Fees
Whether you're competing for bragging rights, improving your DUPR, or simply enjoying great competition, the Cookin' Golden Paddle Tournament is the perfect way to celebrate the game with fellow players 50 and over. |
2026 Ohio Senior Olympics | August 27, 28, 29, 30, 2026 | Stadium Park
1200-2500 Stadium Park Dr NW
Canton, OH, 44707 | Welcome to 2026 Ohio Senior Olympics Pickleball powered by Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods! The 2026 Ohio Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament is a partnership with the Hall of Fame Pickleball Club and the Northeast Ohio Pickleball Players. We are excited to host the biggest pickleball tournament in Ohio Senior Olympics history. This tournament is the Ohio qualifier for the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa, OK taking place June 30-July 11, 2027. We recommend registering early to reserve your spot so grab a paddle and get Forever in the Game. | |
Find Your Voice Now: Pickleball for Charity | August 30, 2026 | Highland Heights Community Park
5905 Wilson Mills Rd.
Highland Heights, Ohio, 44143
USA | Fundraiser to raise money and awareness for individuals dealing with unhealthy relationships. Registration is per team (two participants), with one team registration required at checkout. Please include both participant names during registration. If you are interested in participating but do not have a partner, you may note this in the Additional Notes section—we will try to assist with pairing; however, teams that register with a partner will receive priority. All participants must sign a waiver prior to competing and are required to wear appropriate court shoes. Protective eyewear is highly recommended for safety. | |
2026 Buhl Park Shootouts | August 28 - 30, 2026 | Buhl Park Golf Course & Driving Range
1290 Forker Boulevard, Hermitage, PA 16146, United States of America | ***Ready to join the action? Register now for the 2026 Buhl Park Pickleball Shootouts! Secure your spot in this exciting tournament and showcase your skills on the court. This event promises a weekend of thrilling matches, friendly competition, and community spirit. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of the Buhl Park pickleball legacy! BY COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION, YOU AGREE TO THE BUHL PARK PICKLEBALL WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS REGISTRATION FORM. Friday, August 28, 2026: Full Court OPEN Singles Begin @ 5:00 PM Saturday, August 29, 2026: Women's Doubles Matches Begin @ 8:00 AM and Men's Doubles Matches to follow the conclusion of Women's Doubles (Approx. between 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM) Sunday, August 30, 2026: Mixed Doubles Begin @ 8:00 AM Registration begins approximately 1 hour before the scheduled start time for each division. Approximate start times will be released closer to the event weekend as divisions fill up. ***Participation in this event includes one registration bag and one t-shirt per registrant. If you sign up for both your gender and the mixed tournament, you will receive only one registration bag and one t-shirt. You will be assured a T-shirt if you register before August 1st. | |
Structured Weekly Open Play Flight Sessions | Daily Flights
(Mon–Thu 6am–9am, 12pm–3pm, 8pm–11pm; Sun flights) | Erie Pickleball Club
(Erie, PA) | Court booking via club site / guest pass www.eriepickle.com | Dedicated skill-tiered flight play including beginner/advanced-beginner times and open flight sessions. |
HOFC Pickleball Club: Dink for Pink
| September 12, 2026 | Stadium Park
2511 Fulton Road Northwest, Canton, OH 44718, United States of America | 🎀🏓 DINK FOR PINK – WOMEN’S CHARITY TOURNAMENT 🏓🎀 Join us for a day filled with purpose, community, and fabulous pink energy! 💖 This special women’s-only tournament brings together fun, competition, and meaningful impact as we rally in support of those affected by breast cancer. ✨ EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
💞 CHARITY MISSION All proceeds benefit the Josette Beddell Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families in Northeast Ohio affected by breast cancer. 🎁 ADDITIONAL FUN
Come play, celebrate, support, and make a difference. 💖 As a club, HOFC follows USA Pickleball rules and regulations. All paddles used during HOFC events must appear on the USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List. | |
2026 GAMMA PICKLEBALL CLASSIC | September 19 - 20 2026 | 260 Graham Park Drive
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, 16066
United States | Welcome to the 2026 GAMMA Pickleball Classic! The GAMMA Pickleball Classic in its 10th year of operations, one of the longest standing tournaments in the 20-state area. This year's tournament will take place September 19th & 20th at the Graham Park Pickleball Complex in Cranberry Township, North of Pittsburgh, in partnership with the Cranberry Township Pickleball Association (CTPA). We are excited to continue with an outdoors tournament in beautiful Graham Park in Cranberry Township, PA – the home of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship Tournament. We have the availability of 19 courts for tournament play in which all 19 are dedicated pickleball courts. All have dividing fences to minimize ball interference. Thirteen of the courts have lights. All courts are located together in one complex with ample free parking. We will have a food truck on site for your convenience. PLAY FORMAT: The tournament will be a round robin with the top 4 teams making it to a single elimination playoff. This format allows for a greater number of points for participants in a shorter time span allowing for a great player experience. The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust brackets and format as needed. EVENT SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, Sept 19: Women’s and Men’s Doubles Open Doubles Moneyball (M/M) (F/F) (M/F) SUNDAY, Sept. 20: Mixed Doubles - all ages Mixed Doubles Moneyball REGISTRATION and FEES You may register for one event per day for a total of 2 events for the Pittsburgh GAMMA Classic. Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each bracket played. If the bracket is combined, only one set of medals will be awarded to the top three (3) players/teams of the combined bracket. $10 Discount Registration: May 1-July 1: Fee: $20 $5 Discount Registration: July 2-August 1: Fee: $25 Regular Registration: Aug 2 Aug 30: Fee: $30 Late Registration Sept 1 and after $40: registration closes on Sept 4 Event fee: $30 per event Pickleball Brackets charges $5 for 1st event and $10 for 2 events. Refs: There will be no ref fees being collected and therefore there is no formal paid refs at this event. There may be volunteers or those who are training. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE FULLY PAID, WAIVER SIGNED AND PARTNER REGISTERED AND PAID. IF YOU ARE NOT FULLY PAID WHEN THE EVENT FILLS, YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE WAIT LIST. Your partner has 4 days to register and pay from the time you pay, or your partner will be automatically moved to the wait list. We expect a high volume of players for this tournament. We will have a maximum number of teams per event and per day. We highly recommend signing up for the waitlist if registration for your group is full. We will move teams off the waitlist into events as space becomes available. Start times will be posted several days prior to the tournament start date. MONEYBALLS We will be having 2 MONEYBALL DOUBLES EVENTS • Open Doubles Moneyball. Saturday, September 19: (male/male)(female/female)(male/female) • Mixed Doubles Moneyball. Sunday, September 20: (male/female) Event Costs: ($30 for event and $25 for purse) . • Payout price: • 1st—50% of collected purse • 2nd-30% of collected purse • 3rd-15% of collected purse • 4th-5% of collected purse We must have 8 teams to run the event. The Moneyball format will be a small round robin format for seeding the top 4 teams followed by single elimination with games to 15 until medal rounds. DUPR will be used for seeding round robin format and round robin will be used to seed single elimination. DUPR: This is a DUPR rated tournament, and ratings will be used for registration and sign-ups. See more on DUPR below. All matches will be reported to DUPR to add to your overall rating. If you don’t have a DUPR rating, you will have one after this tournament. Please visit mydupr.com to make a free account. You must create an account to play in this tournament. If you don’t have a DUPR rating, you will need to self-rate. The tournament director will be reviewing and may move players to a more appropriate level if necessary. PARTNER REPLACEMENT POLICY After registration is closed, any registered player losing a partner must replace that partner with an already registered player. The replacement partner must be in the same skill/age group that you are scheduled to play. Players can play down in age and up in skill. Replacements need to communicate to the registration desk 2 days before you are scheduled to play. Replacements can be found on the players needing partners list. CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP Cranberry Township is one of the fastest growing communities in Western PA. A progressive and well managed community that puts value into quality of life with its three large parks and municipal golf course. Altogether, Cranberry has over 700 acres in their park system. Cranberry Township Pickleball Association (CTPA) is run by volunteers in partnership with the Cranberry Township Parks & Rec department. Now in its 9th year of operation, CTPA has 1900 members. CTPA is responsible for the maintenance and expansion of the pickleball complex and will have 19 courts. We hope you enjoy your visit with us. More information on the area can be found at http://www.visitbutlercounty.com/ or downloaded at https://www.visitbutlercounty.com/sites/default/files/BCTCB_OVG_2020_FINAL_WEB.pdf | |
HOFC Pickleball Club: The Jon D Smith Memorial Men’s Pickleball Challenge | September 26, 2026 | Stadium Park
2511 Fulton Road Northwest, Canton, OH 44718, United States of America | Join us for the Memorial Men’s Pickleball Challenge, the final tournament in the HOFC Tournament Series powered by Summa Health and SummaCare. This meaningful event honors the legacy of Jon D. Smith, bringing the pickleball community together for a day of competition, camaraderie, and remembrance. 📍 Location: Stadium Park (Home of HOFC) 📅 Tournament Date: September 26 ⏰ Start Times: ⏳ Check-In: 30 minutes prior to your assigned start time 🏓 Format:
🏆 Divisions: 💲 Registration Fees: 💸 Discount Codes: 💸 HOFC Open Rain Out Discount Codes (This is only to be used by players that were registered to play in the HOFC Open Gender Doubles on Sat, May 17 and got rained out): Come compete, connect, and be part of a tournament that means more. 🏓 As a club, HOFC follows USA Pickleball rules and regulations. All paddles used during HOFC events must appear on the USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List. | |
Intro to Pickleball & Starter Series | Multiple sessions weekly
(Morning & Evening slots) | Ace Pickleball Club
(Solon, OH) | Free for new players / Member app reservation | Beginner-focused instructional sessions covering dinking, serving, positioning, and basic game strategies. |
🏟️ Concord Sports Plex
Session | Day / Time | Cost / Membership | Notes |
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TeamReach code CSP2Pb | https://concordsportsplex.com/ | ||
Pickleball Breakfast Club | Tuesdays 9-11am in JULY | $125 for 4 sessions | Includes video analysis, journal, and lessons from “Pickleball Playbook”.
Visit www.PickleballBreakfastClub.com for announcement/location of next session and for registration details. Signup early to avoid disappointment! |
Skill Drills | Tuesdays 1-2pm | Pre-register by calling Concord Sportsplex (440)898-0040 | Skill Drills with PCI Certified Instructor, focus on technique and consistency. |
Family Open Play | Saturday: 3pm–5pm | $10/adult, $5/child | All ages welcome! |
Intermediate to Advanced | Sat & Sun: 9am–noon
Sun: 6pm–8pm | $10 per visit | Open play for experienced players. |
Beginners/Advanced Beginners | Sat & Sun: 1pm–3pm | $10 per visit | Open play for beginners only. |
Open Play (All Levels 16+) | Mon–Fri: various times
Thu evening 8:30–10:30pm
Fri 7:30–9:30pm | $10 per visit or monthly membership | Play during regularly scheduled sessions. Unlimited play October–April for $75/month. |
🎾 Leagues & Regular Play
Location | Days / Times | Cost / Notes |
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Pickleball Breakfast Club | Ongoing | Tuesdays in August/September 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: pickleballbreakfastclub.com |
The Dink Yard | Ongoing | Reclub page shows frequent open play blocks and special themed sessions: reclub.co/clubs/@the-dink-yard |
Mansfield YMCA | Mon: 7am–12pm
Wed: 5am–12pm
Fri: 5am–12pm
No Sundays 5pm–5am
No Wed 5pm–9pm | Open play, first-come-first-serve. Free for members, $10 for non-members.
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Youngstown State Pickleball | Mon: 7am–12pm
Wed: 5am–12pm
Fri: 5am–12pm | Open play, first-come-first-serve. Free for members, $10 for non-members.
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Upcoming PRO Tournament Play Calendar and Where to Watch

Tournaments / Leagues / Clubs
Anchor Recreational Facility
33483 Lake Road
Avon Lake
Contact: Tom Esmacher (440)930-4141
(4) courts on multi-use vinyl flooring, EASY on the KNEES :)
Open Play 9am to noon on Thursdays
No membership needed
All residents/non-residents welcome
$6 Drop-in, 12 visits for $60
TeamReach code: AnchorPickleball31
Need a Pickleball Court in YOUR backyard?

Tennis court conversion to (2) pickleball courts near Mentor Ohio
Zillow says pickleball courts are the new "must have" as a growing trend for home/yard amenities!
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Homeowners are adding courts: Some homeowners are converting existing spaces like driveways, tennis courts, or basketball courts into pickleball courts by painting lines and using portable nets.
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They are becoming "must-haves": As a result of the sport's rise, pickleball courts are appearing on Zillow's home trends reports as a popular amenity, similar to reading nooks or home gyms.
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They can increase value: The addition of a pickleball court can be seen as a selling point that may improve a property's value
Contact ClevelandPickleball@gmail.com for a free quote from a local, trusted & experienced pickleball court installer in Northeast Ohio!
He has installed:
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OUR backyard court in Perry Ohio :)
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(2) courts Fairport Harbor Senior Center
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(2) courts Hiram for private residence/home business
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(2) courts in Mentor, renovating an old tennis court
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2026 plans for (10) more courts in Northeast Ohio

Any new EVENTS, Tournaments, Clinics, new court locations, etc. you would like to have listed, contact Esther Daniels,
Chief Pickleball Officer ClevelandPickleball@gmail.com
New Pickleball Openings in Northeast OHIO updated 6.5.2026
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Madison, Ohio YMCA has added an outdoor pad for multi-sport use including pickleball.
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Lee Lydic Park in Perry Ohio won a grant for the addition of 2 new pickleball courts in Summer 2026
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Conneaut Township Park has (3) new pickleball courts, located at 480 Lake Road
