California Pickleball Tournaments

California Pickleball Tournaments

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


Tournament


Courts

Dates

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. 

NP West Coast Classic

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)

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

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

"The Heat Is On!" Mixed Tourney

09/10/2022 – Bay Club, Broadway Tennis and Pickleball, Burlingame, CA, United States

6th Annual Fall Classic

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 

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

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

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

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

Battle Royale Benefit by WinBy2 Pickleball

10/21-10/23/2022 – Centennial Park, Paso Robles, CA, United States

Jolly Jamboree! by WinBy2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8th Annual California State Games 2022

09/23-09/25/2022 – Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, Coronado, CA, United States

NP Poway Classic

NP Poway Classic

09/30-10/02/2022 – Rancho Arbolitos Swim and Tennis, Poway, CA, United States

Susan G. Komen Pickleball for the Cure

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

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

Coachella Valley Grand Prix Pickleball Fall Tournament

11/04-11/06/2022 – The Springs Club, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

PPA Takeya Showcase

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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