EVENTS
Listed below are upcoming pickleball events, tournaments, leagues, socials, clinics and drills at various locations across Northeast Ohio.
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🏆 Tournaments
Name | Date(s) | Location | Registration & Fee | Description |
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Mike Murphy Memorial Fundraiser Tournament (Mixed Doubles) | October 17, 2026 | Pickleball Play 365, 8001 Moving Way, Mentor, OH 44060 | This Tournament is in the Honor and Memory of Mike Murphy who played an integral role in bringing Pickleball to Mentor Ohio and a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. | |
Pickle in the Land Presented by Akron Children's | November 5 - 8, 2026 | Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland | Presented by Akron Children's Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) and Rock Entertainment Group (REG) are thrilled to announce that Pickle in the Land Presented by Akron Children's will return for its fourth annual tournament from November 5 - 8, 2026. The four-day event will once again transform the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland into a massive indoor pickleball hub. As one of the premier tournaments in the Midwest, it welcomes hundreds of players across a wide range of divisions, from elite competitive athletes to recreational enthusiasts. | |
Ohio Open Pickleball Championships | Oct 23 - Nov 1, 2026 | 7353 Wales Avenue Northwest
North Canton, Ohio 44720 |
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IAFF Local 2009 Fall Pickleball Tournament for MDA | October, 24, 2026 | HG35+78H Richmond Heights, Ohio, USA | Join IAFF Local 2009 Firefighters Union for a fun-filled Pickleball Tournament benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of Cleveland! This 18+ mixed doubles round-robin tournament is designed for players of all skill levels. Whether you've never played in a tournament before, are newer to pickleball, or just want to enjoy some friendly competition while supporting a great cause, this event is for you! In addition to plenty of pickleball, the event will feature food, beverages, raffles, prizes, and more. Come out, bring a partner, have some fun, and help local firefighters support MDA and the families they serve. All registration proceeds remaining after event expenses will be donated directly to MDA of Cleveland. Play Pickleball. Have Fun. Support MDA. | |
Berea PB Association October 24 PB Chili Cookoff | October 24, 2026 | Coe Lake - Kiwanis Pavilion, Berea, OH 44017 | Bring your favorite chili or a side dish to share and your own beverage. We plan to eat at 6 pm. Tickets will be sold for raffle items including: 50/50 raffle, pickleball related items including, balls, paddles, bags, etc. Please complete this registration form to register for the Berea Pickleball | |
October Women's & Men's Moneyball Tournament at Paramount Medina PB Club | October 24, 2026 | 5041 Paramount Blvd, Medina, OH 44256 | Paramount Tennis Club Medina will be hosting a Women's & Men's Moneyball doubles round robin event. The amount of the prize money will depend on the number of teams that enter the tournament. Based on the number of entrants then we will pay out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. | |
Erie Pickleball Halloween Tournament | October 24-25, 2026 | Erie Pickleball, 8020 Tyler Boulevard, Mentor | Join us for a competitive and fun-filled weekend of pickleball featuring ghouls, guys, and mixed divisions across multiple skill levels! | |
Dinks for a Cure | November 8, 2026 | Lakewood Racquet Club | One Sunday of pool play and bracket pickleball at Lakewood Racquet Club, with every dollar going to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Northern Ohio Chapter. | |
Campbell Courts Classic MemorialTournament (Brecksville) | November 13-15, 2026 | Scott Campbell Memorial Courts, Adjacent to Kids Quarters in Brecksville | Register here. $25 | The city’s outdoor pickleball courts, located adjacent to Kids Quarters on the community center campus, were officially named the Scott Campbell Memorial Courts in honor of the city’s longtime local pickleball enthusiast, who passed away unexpectedly in February at age 69. Campbell was instrumental in beginning a pickleball program in the city, spearheading efforts in coordination with city officials and the city’s recreation department lists more than 400 participants. A special tournament in his honor named the Campbell Courts Classic will be held |
North Sector Winter Classic in Lexington | December 12 - 13 2026 | Lakewood Racquet Club
10 Lakewood Rd
Lexington, OH, 44904 | -First Event: $65 -Second Event: $25 Senior Events: Must have an active US Senior Pickleball (USSP) membership to receive a $10 discount on tournament registration. | Ohio Social Sports is excited to host the North Sector Winter Classic, our first-ever USA Pickleball-sanctioned tournament! The tournament is also being held in partnership with US Senior Pickleball (USSP), creating even more opportunities and benefits for senior players. Join us for a competitive and fun weekend of pickleball featuring players from across the region. You must have a valid, current USA Pickleball Challenger or Champion level membership to register, and your membership must not expire before the last day of the tournament. Include your membership number in your Pickleball Tournaments player profile and link your USAP membership to your profile. |
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. |
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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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?

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
Tennis court conversion to (2) pickleball courts near Mentor 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


