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Pickleball tournaments are popping up around the country as more people get into the sport each year. Illinois is no exception! Check out this list of upcoming pickleball tournaments in Illinois. From sanctioned events with prize money to smaller tournaments ideal for novice players, there’s a pickleball tournament for all skill levels!
| Tournament | Courts | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| NP Windy City Classic | Danny Cunniff Park, Highland Park | 7/14/23 – 7/16/23 |
| Naperville Open | Nike Sports Complex in Naperville, IL | 7/28/23 – 7/30/23 |
| Scheels/Capital City Classic | Iles Park in Springfield, Illinois | 7/7/23 – 7/9/23 |
| WPT Chicago | Centre Court Athletic Center, Chicago | 6/9/23 – 6/11/23 |
| 3rd Annual PB Jammers | Fabrini Park in Hoffman Estates, IL | 8/5/23 – 8/6/23 |
| SALUKI Open | Southern Illinois University | 8/25/23 – 8/27/23 |
| APP Chicago Open | Danny Cunniff Park, Highland Park | 8/30/23 – 9/3/23 |
| Quad Cities Classic 2023 | Riverside Park, Moline | 09/14/23 – 09/17/23 |
NP Windy City Classic
The Windy City Classic is a two-day sanctioned tournament held at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, IL. This tournament is open to players aged eight and up with a $65 registration fee. There’s also a $20 registration admin fee, making it a total of $85 to be eligible to compete. Players will compete outdoors on a concrete court.
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Registration closes July 7th, so get your name on the roster while you can!
Dates: 7/14/23 – 7/16/23
Naperville Open
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The Nike Sports Complex in Naperville, IL, is hosting the Naperville Open in July 2023. The tournament will feature seniors, mixed, men’s, and women’s doubles for skill levels 3.0 – 4.5+. A double-elimination format will be used, with the potential for a Round Robin format based on the number of registered players.
Registration costs $65 and will be open until July 17th, 2023.
Dates: 7/28/23 – 7/30/23
Scheels/Capital City Classic
Iles Park in Springfield, Illinois, is hosting the Capital City Classic from July 7th to 9th. The tournament is very affordable, with just a $35 registration fee. Registration closes June 30th, so you don’t have much time left to reserve your spot!
This is an unsanctioned tournament with a Round Robin format. The tournament will be moved to the Salvation Army on E. Clearlake Drive in the event of bad weather, but our fingers are crossed for perfect weather on outdoor courts!
Dates: 7/07/23 – 7/09/23
WPT Chicago
The World Pickleball Tour will be making a stop in Chicago in June 2023. The event will be held at Centre Court Athletic Center, with an impressive 21 courts to accommodate many players. Registration is $80, and every player gets a swag bag to take home! This is one of the largest amateur pickleball tournaments in the area and continues to grow in size each year.
Dates: 6/09/23 – 6/11/23
3rd Annual PB Jammers
The PB Jammers tournament is coming back for the third year in a row at Fabrini Park in Hoffman Estates, IL. It costs $60 to register, and players aged 12+ are welcome to compete in this unsanctioned tournament. Tournament registration is open until July 30, 2023, at 5:30 PM.
Dates: 8/05/23 – 8/06/23
SALUKI Open
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Early registration for the SALUKI Open at Southern Illinois University is open now! Registration is open until August 18th, 2023, at 4:30 PM. It costs $50 per player and is open to players 12 and older. This is an unsanctioned tournament but still offers great competition. It’s scheduled to be an outdoor event, but there are nine indoor courts available in the event of inclement weather.
Dates: 8/25/23 – 8/27/23
APP Chicago Open
This is one of the largest Illinois pickleball tournaments because it has $50k in prize money up for grabs! There is an $80 registration fee, but there are pro-level players from all around traveling to compete. Registration is open until August 20th, 2023.
The registration cost does include a free swag bag. If you register before August 10th, you get a t-shirt too! Outdoor concrete courts are used for this sanctioned event at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, IL.
Dates: 8/30/23 – 9/03/23
Quad Cities Classic 2023
The Quad Cities Classic 2023 tournament will be held at Riverside Park in Moline, IL.
This unsanctioned tournament will be held from September 14th to 17th, 2023. Registration is $40 for adults, but kids can get in on the fun too! There is a youth scramble event on the 15th at 5:30 PM, which costs $25 per child. The Quad Cities Classic is an outdoor event with asphalt pickleball courts.
Dates: 09/14/23 – 09/17/23
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