No matter your age or skill level, there are a variety of California pickleball tournaments to compete in. Whether you are playing more tournaments to go pro, for the prize money, to advance your skill level, or just for fun, take a look at the upcoming pickleball tournaments in California.
On this list, we have narrowed it down to the most popular tournaments and organized it by region so you can easily see the ones closest to you that are worth marking on your calendar. We will give you an overview of a few in each region and provide a list of others to check out as well.
Northern California Tournaments
NP West Coast Classic | Diamond Hills Sports Club, Oakley, CA, United States | 8/5/22 - 8/7/22 |
APP Sacramento Open ($40K) | Spare Time Sports Club / Johnson Ranch P/ Ball Complex, Roseville, CA, United States | 9/22/22 - 9/25/22 |
CA PIG Chase #3 @ Lifetime Activities in Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale Tennis Center, Sunnyvale, CA, United States | 9/3/22 - 9/5/22 |
“The Heat Is On!” Mixed Tourney | Bay Club, Broadway Tennis and Pickleball, Burlingame, CA, United States | 9/10/22 |
6th Annual Fall Classic | Rusch Park Pickleball Complex, Citrus Heights, CA, United States | 10/21/22 - 10/23/22 |
CA PIG Chase #4 @ Lifetime Activities in Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale Tennis Center, Sunnyvale, CA, United States | 10/22/22 - 10/23/22 |
Monterey Bay Pickleball Otter Splash | Monterey Tennis Center, Monterey, CA, United States | 7/22/22 - 7/24/22 |
Hanford Battle Royale III by WinBy2 | Hanford Pickleball Club, Hanford, CA, United States | 9/30/22 - 10/2/22 |
NP Central Valley Classic | Jastro Park, Bakersfield, CA, United States | 10/7/22 - 10/9/22 |
Battle Royale Benefit by WinBy2 Pickleball | Centennial Park, Paso Robles, CA, United States | 10/21/22 - 10/23/22 |
Jolly Jamboree! by WinBy2 | Templeton Tennis Ranch, Templeton, CA, United States | 12/2/22 - 12/4/22 |
South Bay Pickleball Classic Presented by Enhance Pickleball | South Bay Tennis Center, Torrance, CA, United States | 7/22/22 - 7/24/22 |
California State Championships | Cal State University Northridge, Northridge, CA, United States | 7/30/22 - 7/31/22 |
San Diego Pickleball Classic powered by World Pickleball Tour – $5K Cash Payout | Coronado Island Marriott Resort, Coronado, CA, United States | 8/12/22 - 8/14/22 |
Pacific Coast Pickleball Classic @ Pepperdine University | Ralphs Straus Tennis Center, Malibu, CA, United States | 8/20/22 - 8/21/22 |
San Diego Senior Games at Melba | Melba Bishop Pickleball Courts, Oceanside, CA, United States | 8/26/22 - 8/28/22 |
USA Pickleball Newport Beach West Diamond Regional | TTC – Newport Beach Pickleball Club, Newport Beach, CA, United States | 8/31/22 - 9/5/22 |
NP California Open $10k | Billie Jean King Tennis Center, Long Beach, CA, United States | 9/9/22 - 9/11/22 |
8th Annual California State Games 2022 | Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, Coronado, CA, United States | 9/23/22 - 9/25/22 |
NP Poway Classic | Rancho Arbolitos Swim and Tennis, Poway, CA, United States | 9/30/22 - 10/2/22 |
Susan G. Komen Pickleball for the Cure | The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA, United States | 10/13/22 |
NP Palm Desert Open $10k | Palm Desert Resort Tennis & Pickleball, Palm Desert, CA, United States | 10/28/22 - 10/30/22 |
Coachella Valley Grand Prix Pickleball Fall Tournament | The Springs Club, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States | 11/4/22 - 11/6/22 |
PPA Takeya Showcase | Tennis Club at Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA, United States | 11/17/22 - 11/20/22 |
San Juan Hills PIKLBAL Summer Classic | San Juan Hills High School, San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States | 7/23/22 - 7/24/22 |
Courtside Summer Cookout | Courtside Pickleball, Irvine, CA, United States | 7/29/22 - 7/31/22 |
The PrimeLending.com Los Angeles Championships California | Courtside Pickleball, Irvine, CA, United States | 8/3/22 - 8/7/22 |
Surf City Pickleball Tournament 2022 | Murdy Community Park, Huntington Beach, CA, United States | 8/5/22 - 8/7/22 |
4th Annual City of Anaheim Pickleball Championship | Anaheim Tennis Center, Anaheim, CA, United States | 9/29/22 - 10/1/22 |
2022 Seal Beach Head/Penn Open Pickleball Tournament | Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center, Seal Beach, CA, United States | 10/28/22 - 10/30/22 |
NP West Coast Classic
08/05-08/07/2022 – Diamond Hills Sports Club, Oakley, CA, United States
The NP West Coast Classic is sanctioned by the USA Pickleball Association and sponsored by National Pickleball. It is one of the biggest events of the year in Northern California.
All skill levels and players over eight can participate. Competition events will include men’s and women’s singles and doubles and mixed singles and doubles. Brackets will be divided into skill levels and then individual age groups within the skill levels.
Don’t have a partner? Check out the list of players needing partners to meet someone new and participate in more events! Registration includes a free T-shirt, but the deadline is coming up at the end of July, so get your name in soon!
APP Sacramento Open ($40K)
09/22-09/25/2022 – Spare Time Sports Club / Johnson Ranch P/ Ball Complex, Roseville, CA, United States
The APP Sacramento Open is a stop on the first-ever USA Pickleball-sanctioned Association of Pickleball Professionals tournament tour.
Both amateurs and professionals can compete in this tournament, though the competition events will be separated. Amateurs do have the option of competing in pro brackets, depending on their skill level as well.
The total prize money is $40,000, so you don’t want to miss this one. However, if you can’t make it, a live stream will catch all the action from home.
Keep in mind that this tournament requires a USAPA membership to register.
CA PIG Chase #3 @ Lifetime Activities in Sunnyvale
09/03-09/05/2022 – Sunnyvale Tennis Center, Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Lifetime Activities in Sunnyvale will host several pickleball tournaments in 2022 at the Sunnyvale Tennis Center. This one is in September, though you can find the link for another in October below.
The minimum age to play is ten, and players must have a skill level between 3.0 and 5.0. Only Round Robin doubles will be played, and brackets will be divided into skill levels and three age groups.
Others to Check Out
“The Heat Is On!” Mixed Tourney
09/10/2022 – Bay Club, Broadway Tennis and Pickleball, Burlingame, CA, United States
6th Annual Fall Classic
10/21-10/23/2022 – Rusch Park Pickleball Complex, Citrus Heights, CA, United States
CA PIG Chase #4 @ Lifetime Activities in Sunnyvale
10/22-10/23/2022 – Sunnyvale Tennis Center, Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Central California Tournaments
Monterey Bay Pickleball Otter Splash
07/22-07/24/2022 – Monterey Tennis Center, Monterey, CA, United States
Dubbed “Battle of the Bay,” the Monterey Bay Pickleball Otter Splash is set to be a fantastic tournament. It is sanctioned by the USAPA but is open to all ages with a skill level of less than 5.5.
This pickleball tournament is going to be unique because of how many age group divisions there will be. We are expecting 15+ age groups in every skill level and event.
Hanford Battle Royale III by WinBy2
09/30-10/02/2022- Hanford Pickleball Club, Hanford, CA, United States
The Hanford Battle Royale III by WinBy2 is a tournament sanctioned by the USAPA and uniquely will include the newly approved mini-singles format.
Every competition event will be divided among skill levels and age groups with a minimum age requirement of 16. It is a Round Robin tournament that will advance to a single-elimination medal round.
NP Central Valley Classic
10/07-10/09/2022 – Jastro Park, Bakersfield, CA, United States
The National Pickleball Central Valley Classic will run similarly to the NP West Coast Classic. It is sanctioned by the USAPA, so a USAPA membership will be required for registration.
Competition events will include the standard divisions of singles, doubles, gender, skill level, and age group. Players must be eight years old to participate.
Others to Check Out
Battle Royale Benefit by WinBy2 Pickleball
10/21-10/23/2022 – Centennial Park, Paso Robles, CA, United States
Jolly Jamboree! by WinBy2
12/02-12/04/2022 – Templeton Tennis Ranch, Templeton, CA, United States
Southern California Tournaments
South Bay Pickleball Classic Presented by Enhance Pickleball
07/22-07/24/2022 – South Bay Tennis Center, Torrance, CA, United States
Enhance Pickleball, and the USA Pickleball Association are hosting the South Bay Pickleball Classic, a doubles-only pickleball tournament.
Only players with a skill level under 5.0 and at least eight years of age are eligible to enter. Each of the doubles competition events will have skill level divisions and then further age brackets.
California State Championships
07/30-07/21/2022 – Cal State University Northridge, Northridge, CA, United States
For young pickleball stars, collegiates, and amateurs, the California State Pickleball Championships are the California tournament of the year. 8U and up will be eligible to play, and there will be both medals and cash prizes given out!
San Diego Pickleball Classic powered by World Pickleball Tour – $5K Cash Payout
08/12-08/14/2022 – Coronado Island Marriott Resort, Coronado, CA, United States
The World Pickleball Tour is making a stop in California with the San Diego Pickleball Classic. Players aged 16 and up with a skill level under 5.5 will be eligible to play.
Registration includes a free T-shirt and a unisex swag bag, and there is an opportunity to win up to a $5,000 cash prize! Battle it out in San Diego and get some goodies!
Others to Check Out
Pacific Coast Pickleball Classic @ Pepperdine University
08/20-08/21/22 – Ralphs Straus Tennis Center, Malibu, CA, United States
San Diego Senior Games at Melba
08/26-08/28/2022 – Melba Bishop Pickleball Courts, Oceanside, CA, United States
USA Pickleball Newport Beach West Diamond Regional
08/31-09/05/2022 – TTC – Newport Beach Pickleball Club, Newport Beach, CA, United States
NP California Open $10k
09/09-09/11/2022 – Billie Jean King Tennis Center, Long Beach, CA, United States
8th Annual California State Games 2022
09/23-09/25/2022 – Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, Coronado, CA, United States
NP Poway Classic
09/30-10/02/2022 – Rancho Arbolitos Swim and Tennis, Poway, CA, United States
Susan G. Komen Pickleball for the Cure
10/13/2022 – The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA, United States
NP Palm Desert Open $10k
10/28-10/30/2022 – Palm Desert Resort Tennis & Pickleball, Palm Desert, CA, United States
Coachella Valley Grand Prix Pickleball Fall Tournament
11/04-11/06/2022 – The Springs Club, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States
PPA Takeya Showcase
11/17-11/20/2022 – Tennis Club at Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA, United States
Jr PPA Takeya Showcase
11/18-11/19/2022 – Tennis Club Newport, Newport Beach, CA, United States
Orange County
San Juan Hills PIKLBAL Summer Classic
07/23-07/24/2022 – San Juan Hills High School, San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States
The San Juan Hill PIKLBAL Summer Classic is going to have 20 pickleball courts and 40 events. These events will be divided into multiple skill levels, but with only two age groups– 8+ and 50+. This one is perfect for young and mature pickleball players alike.
Courtside Summer Cookout
07/29-07/31/2022 – Courtside Pickleball, Irvine, CA, United States
Embrace summer and join the Courtside Summer Cookout pickleball tournament. There will be breakfast burritos, smoked meats, snacks, beverages, and more in addition to the events.
Players with a 3.0 – 5.0 skill level and ages 14 and greater will be able to participate in the competition events, which will be divided into skill levels only. All ages will compete against each other.
The PrimeLending.com Los Angeles Championships California
08/03-08/07/2022 – Courtside Pickleball, Irvine, CA, United States
Just after the Courtside Summer Cookout, the Los Angeles Championships will be held at Courtside Pickleball.
This is a Round Robin tournament sanctioned by the USA Pickleball Association that will include a couple of unsanctioned events that are perfect for beginners. They will also be including a mini-singles format in the competition events schedule.
Others to Check Out
Surf City Pickleball Tournament 2022
08/05-08/07/2022 – Murdy Community Park, Huntington Beach, CA, United States
4th Annual City of Anaheim Pickleball Championship
09/29-10/01/2022 – Anaheim Tennis Center, Anaheim, CA, United States
2022 Seal Beach Head/Penn Open Pickleball Tournament
10/28-10/30/2022 – Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center, Seal Beach, CA, United States
Bottom Line
All ages and skill levels can have some fun at these 2022 pickleball tournaments. If you have missed the events so far this year, there are still plenty of fun weekends ahead. Mark these on your calendar, and get ready to rally!
