Are you new to pickleball and looking to compete in your first tournament? Or are you returning to the court to defend your title or improve your game? Are you a tournament director looking to run an event? Regardless of your skill level, you’re sure to have fun competing with “now friends” and meeting “new friends” in this fast-paced, social sport. The explosive growth of pickleball has led to an increasing slate of tournaments across the country. Set yourself up for success with these upcoming tournament schedules and tips to select competition events that fit your personal needs.
There are many considerations pickleball players could look for in a pickleball tournament. One aspect that may be important to pickleball players is the size of the pickleball tournament (which can impact the event quality and the overall experience for athletes and spectators).
For a complete rundown of all pro pickleball tournaments and events in the 2024 calendar year, see the list below, and check out each pro tour's calendar online. (Dates and locations subject to change by organizers.)
- January 3-7: APP - U.S. Collegiate Championships & Midwest Open, Westfield, IN
- January 9-14: PPA - Palm Springs, CA
- January 17-21: APP - Punta Gorda Open, Punta Gorda, FL
- January 31-February 4: PPA - Desert Ridge Open, Phoenix, AZ
- February 1-4: APP - U.S. Champions Cup, Daytona Beach, FL
- February 7-10: MLP - Los Angeles, CA
- February 16-18: APP - Next Gen, San Antonio, TX
- February 17-19: MLP - Mesa, AZ
- February 20-25: PPA - Mesa Arizona Cup, Mesa, AZ
- February 29-March 3: MLP - San Diego, CA
- March 6-10: APP - Sacramento, CA
- March 6-10: PPA - Indoor National Championships, Lakeville, MN
- March 13-17: PPA - Austin Showdown, Austin, TX
- March 20-24: APP - Miami/APP Atlantic Cup, Miami, FL
- March 20-24: PPA - Virginia Beach Open, Virginia Beach, VA
- March 30-April 1: MLP - North Carolina
- April 2-7: PPA - North Carolina Open, Charlotte, NC
- April 3-7: APP - Delray Beach, FL
- April 10-14: PPA - Houston Open, Houston, TX
- April 18-21: PPA - LA Open, Los Angeles, CA
- April 24-28: PPA - Red Rock Open, Saint George, UT
- May 2-5: MLP - Miami, FL
- May 8-12: APP - Cincinnati, OH
- May 11-13: MLP - Atlanta
- May 14-19: PPA - Atlanta Open, Atlanta, GA
- May 22-26: APP - New York City, NY
- May 29-June 2: PPA - Dallas, TX
- June 5-9: PPA - Sacramento, CA
- June 12-16: APP - U.S. Indoor Championships (TBD)
- June 13-16: MLP - TBA
- June 22-24: MLP - San Clemente, CA
- June 26-30: PPA - San Clemente, CA
- July 3-7: APP - Southern California (TBD)
- July 4-7: PPA - Colorado
- July 11-14: MLP - Grand Rapids, MI
- July 18-21: APP - Next Gen, St. Louis, MO
- July 20-22: MLP - Seattle, WA
- July 24-28: PPA - Seattle, WA
- July 24-28: APP - Women’s Open (TBD)
- August 3-5: MLP - Kansas City, KS
- August 8-11: PPA - Kansas City, KS
- August 15-18: PPA - Bristol, TN
- August 24-26: MLP - TBA
- August 28-September 1: APP - Chicago, IL
- September 7-9: MLP - Cincinnati, OH
- September 11-15: PPA - Cincinnati, OH
- September 19-22: MLP - New York City, NY
- September 28-30: MLP - Fort Lauderdale, FL
- October 2-6: PPA - Fort Lauderdale, FL
- October 9-13: APP - Dallas, TX
- October 10-13: PPA - Las Vegas, NV
- October 17-20: MLP - TBA
- October 23-27: APP - Southern California (TBD)
- October 24-27: PPA - Daytona Beach, FL
- November 1-4: MLP - Dallas, TX
- November 4-10: PPA - Dallas, TX
- November 13-17: APP - Boca Raton, FL
- November 22-24: APP - Next Gen Dallas, Grapevine, TX
- November 14-17: PPA - Milwaukee, WI
- November 21-24: MLP - Orlando, FL
- December 11-15: APP - Fort Lauderdale, FL
- December 5-8: PPA - San Clemente, CA
Regional Pickleball Tournaments
In addition to the pickleball tournaments outlined above, there are also hundreds of large and small competition events across the United States and around the world. Many of these other tournaments are organized by local pickleball clubs and communities. It’s important to support these local tournaments because these grassroots efforts are how the sport of pickleball will continue to grow and evolve. For instance, some of these local pickleball tournaments are organized to raise money to invest in new pickleball courts or provide pickleball equipment to schools. Be on the lookout for local pickleball tournaments near you!