USAPA Pickleball Tournaments

Usapa Pickleball Tournaments

USAPA tournaments are one of the best ways to test your pickleball skills, connect with players of a similar skill level, and keep your competitive spirit alive! USA Pickleball Association-sanctioned MMP tournaments are held across the country every month of the year. 

Some of the most popular tournaments have already happened, including one at Highland Park, Colorado Springs, West Valley City, and Fort Wayne. It isn’t too late to register for a tournament this year, though! Find a USAPA tournament near you in 2023 and take your game to the next level!

California USAPA Tournaments

2023 Surf City Pickleball Tournament  

2022 Surf City Pickleball Tournament  
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Murdy Community Park in Huntington Beach, CA, will host the 2022 Surf City Tournament from August 4th – 6th. This event is open to players aged eight and up with a valid USAPA membership. The double-elimination format will keep things moving, so everyone gets plenty of time on the court. A $70 non-refundable registration fee and USAPA membership are required.

NP West Coast Classic 

NP West Coast Classic 
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The NP West Coast Classic is scheduled for August 18th to 20th in Oakley, CA, at Diamond Hills Sports Club. This is a sanctioned MMP event, and USAPA membership is required. Registration is a bit steep at $70 per player.

9th Annual California State Games  

8th Annual California State Games  
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2023 marks the 9th annual California State Games. It will be held at Coronado Cays Park from August 25th – 27th. There is a $50 registration fee to compete in the sanctioned MMP tournament, but each registered player receives a free t-shirt. USA Pickleball membership is required.

Carvana 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships 

The USA Pickleball National Championships is a major event to watch as a pickleball fan and player. The USA Pickleball National Championships have been held at Wells Tennis Garden near Palm Springs, CA, for years, but 2023 brings some big changes. The 2023 tournament will be held in Dallas, TX, as the USAPA teams up with the PPA Tour.

The USA Pickleball national championships are a major event with stricter rules than other events. View the details of registering for this event on the USA Pickleball national championship site

CVGPP at The Springs Country Club 

CVGPP at The Springs Country Club 
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PGA West in La Quinta, CA, will host the Coachella Valley Grand Prix Pickleball Tournament in 2023! The event begins on February 17th and ends on February 19th. This is a sanctioned MMP tournament. Outdoor courts will provide a great view for a scenic tournament that will fly by. USA Pickleball membership is required.

The Open at Newport Beach  

The Open at Newport Beach will be hosted at Newport Beach Tennis Club. The venue features 48 permanent pickleball courts! This is an amateur-sanctioned MMP event. The Open will take place June 28th – July 3rd with a Franklin X-40 game ball. This specialized venue is used for some of the largest tennis and pickleball events in the country, so there’s plenty of spectator seating on-site.

NP Palm Desert Amateur Open  

NP Palm Desert Amateur Open  
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The NP Palm Desert Amateur Open is an exciting opportunity for amateurs to compete with $15,000 in prize money up for grabs! The Palm Desert Resort Tennis and Pickleball Country Club in Palm Desert, CA, will host the amateur open from October 27th – 29th. A $70 registration fee will reserve your spot in this sanctioned MMP event and a free t-shirt! USA Pickleball membership is required.

Jolly Jamboree  

jolly jamboree pickleball
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Templeton Tennis Ranch in Templeton, CA, will host the Jolly Jamboree from December 1st- 3rd. A $65 registration fee will reserve your spot. The tournament will be played on outdoor courts with a Franklin X-40 ball. Current USA Pickleball membership required. 

Oregon & Idaho USAPA Tournaments

2023 Coeur d’Alene Classic

Selkirk is presenting the 2023 Coeur d’Alene Classic at Cherry Hill Park in Coeur d’Alene, ID. The tournament is open to ages 8 and up. It will take place from July 13th to the 16th. This is one of the few large-scale pickleball tournaments in Idaho in 2023, so we’re expecting a great turn out!

Rally in the Valley 

Rally in the Valley 
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The Rally in the Valley tournament will be held at Albany Pickleball Courts in Albany, OR. The tournament is scheduled for August 25th – 27th, with a $50 registration fee for players. Pickleball pros Wes Gabrielsen and Erik Lange will be hosting the event live! This is one of only 2 sanctioned MMP tournaments in Oregon. USA Pickleball membership is required.

Utah, Arizona & Nevada USAPA Tournaments

Fall Brawl  

Fall Brawl  
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The Fall Brawl in St. George, UT, will be held at Little Valley Pickleball Complex on October 10th – 14th. Registration is open to players aged ten and up for $60. A Franklin X-40 ball will be used on outdoor concrete courts. Each registration includes a free Fall Brawl shirt! USA Pickleball membership is required.

Huntsman World Senior Games 

Huntsman World Senior Games 

The Huntsman World Senior Games is a sanctioned MMP event for players aged 50 and up. It will be held at Little Valley and Sun River Courts in St. George, UT, October 9th – 20th. A Franklin X-40 game ball will be used on concrete pickleball courts. Put your pickleball game to the test with other players in your age group! USA Pickleball membership is required.

The Prescott Lakes Senior Tournament

The Prescott Lakes Senior Tournament
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This senior tournament is open to players aged 50 and up. The tournament will occur August 25th – 27th at the Club at Prescott Lakes. This gorgeous setting provides the perfect view while on the pickleball court. It is a sanctioned MMP event with a $60 registration fee for all players. Register before August 6th to reserve your spot! USA Pickleball membership is required.

2023 SPA Monster Smash

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Surprise Pickleball Courts in Suprise, AZ, will host the SPA Monster Smash from October 27th – October 29th. Players must be at least 19 years of age and pay an $80 registration fee. The sanctioned MMP tournament will be played outdoors with a Franklin X40 ball. USA Pickleball membership is required.

Picklin’ for a Cure  

Picklin' for a Cure  
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2023 marks the 3rd annual Picklin’ for a Cure event. The tournament will be held at Morris K Udall Park in Tuscon, AZ, October 13th – 15th. This is a great way to use your pickleball skills competitively and support a great cause at the same time! Proceeds from the tournament will support finding a cure for RSDSA and ALS. USA Pickleball membership is required.

2023 Tucson Winter Classic

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Kino South Sports Complex in Tuscon, AZ, is hosting the 2023 Tuscon Winter Classic from February 4th to 6th. Franklin Pickleball is sponsoring the event, and a Franklin X-40 will be the game ball. A $50 registration fee is required to compete in this sanctioned MMP tournament. Players will be separated based on both age and skill level. Current USA Pickleball membership required.

Legacy Championships 

Bell Bank Park in Mesa, AZ, will host the 2nd annual Legacy Championships amateur event from January 20th to 22nd. Players age eight and up with a skill level of 5.5 or lower can register to compete for $70. Since this is a sanctioned MMP event, a valid USA Pickleball membership is required. $25,000 in prize money is up for grabs at the Legacy Championships by Legacy Sports USA!

Colorado & New Mexico USAPA Tournaments

NP Mile High Classic   

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The NP Mile High Classic will be held at Apex Recreation Center in Arvada, CO, from August 25th – 27th. A $70 registration fee is required to reserve your spot. Each registered player receives a free t-shirt! The tournament will be played outdoors with an Onix Dura Fast 40 ball. The NP Mile High Classic is a sanctioned MMP event. USA pickleball membership is required.

Southwest Organ Mountains Open  

Southwest Organ Mountains Open  
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The Southwest Organ Mountains Open will be held on October 20th at Apodaca Park in Las Cruces, NM. Friends and family of players are encouraged to register to volunteer for the event! Players aged 12 and up are welcome to register for a $65 fee.

This sanctioned MMP event will be played outdoors. USA Pickleball membership is required. 

Texas USAPA Tournaments

APP Chicken N Pickle Next Gen 

APP Chicken N Pickle Next Gen 
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The 2023 APP Chicken N Pickle Next Gen Tournament in San Antonio, Texas, is sponsored by Franklin Pickleball and Head Pickleball. The event is open to players aged 10 to 23. The goal of this tournament is to encourage young pickleball players to show off their skills in a competitive environment. If you’ve never competed in an APP tournament before, this is a great way to get started! 

Bay Area Racquet Club Fall Open  

Bay Area Racquet Club Fall Open  
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The Bay Area Racquet Club Fall Open is a one-day tournament on October 7th. This Houston, Texas, tournament is sanctioned and has a $50 registration fee. Registration is open to players aged eight and up until August 15th. USA pickleball membership is required. 

APP Housten Open  

APP Housten Open  
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Houston Memorial Park Tennis Center will host the Houston Open, a stop on the 2023 APP Tour from November 30th to December 3rd. The Houston Open is a sanctioned MMP event with $60k in prize money. USA Pickleball and Head Pickleball sponsor the APP Tour. USA Pickleball membership is required. 

Pickleball Hall of Fame Championships  

Pickleball Hall of Fame Championships  
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The pickleball Hall of Fame Championships will be held at Dreamland in Dripping Springs, TX. The event is scheduled for October 27th – 29th, and it is a sanctioned MMP tournament. A Franklin X-40 ball will be the game ball. USA Pickleball membership is required. 

Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & Delaware USAPA Tournaments

2023 Founders Tournament 

2022 Founders Tournament 
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The 2023 Founders Tournament in Bainbridge Island, PA, will be held at Battle Point Park from August 9th – August 13th. Players aged 12 and up are invited to compete in this sanctioned MMP tournament! A $90 registration fee and USA pickleball membership are required. 

2023 Gamma Pickleball Classic 

2022 Gamma Pickleball Classic 
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The 2023 Gamma Pickleball Classic powered by UPMC Health Plan has $30,000 in prize money up for grabs! The event will be held at David L Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, from August 18th – August 20th. A $75 registration fee is required to compete in this sanctioned MMP tournament scheduled to be live-streamed.

APP 2023 Philidelphia Open 

APP 2022 Philidelphia Open 
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The APP tour stops in Philadelphia from August 23rd to August 27th. The Philidelphia open will b beheld at Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn, PA. APP tournaments are highly competitive and great for pushing your game to the next level. This is a sanctioned MMP event, and all players need a USA pickleball membership.

Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club Fall Classic  

Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club Fall Classic  

This fall classic tournament will be held at Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club in Ewing, NJ, on October 20th – 22nd. The Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club features nine indoor courts perfect for tournament play. This sanctioned MMP tournament will include prize money, although the exact amount isn’t public yet. All players must pay a $60 registration fee to compete. USA Pickleball membership is required. 

APP 2023 Sunmed New Jersey Pickleball Open 

APP 2022 New Jersey Pickleball Open 
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Avalon Pickleball Center in Avalon, NJ, will host the APP New Jersey Open from September 6th – 10th. USAPA membership is required. The New Jersey Open is expected to bring some of the best USA Pickleball players to New Jersey and surrounding states for fierce competition. The USA Pickleball-sanctioned MMP event is part of the official APP 2023 tour.

Senior Games of Delaware  

Senior Games of Delaware  

The senior games of Delaware are the only USA Pickleball-sanctioned MMP tournament in Delaware! This event is open to players aged 50 and up. The games will take place on June 12, 2023. A Franklin X – 26 ball will be used on indoor courts. All players must pay a $25 registration fee. USA pickleball membership is required. 

Florida, Arkansas, & Alabama USAPA Tournaments

Delray Beach World Pickleball Open 2023

World Pickleball Open 
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The world pickleball open is scheduled for November 16th – 19th at Palm Beach Gardens Tennis and Pickleball Center. An $80 registration fee is required to compete., plus an additional $45 entry fee per event. The tournament features a $35,000 prize! Test your skills in this sanctioned MMP event, and you might even win some money. USA pickleball membership is required.

Naples Fun Festival 

Naples Fun Festival 
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The Naples Fun Festival is a senior tournament for players aged 50 and up. It will be held at the Naples Pickleball Center, also known as the pickleball capital of the world! The tournament will take place December 7th – 10th, and a Franklin X-40 will be the game ball. This is a sanctioned MMP tournament. USA pickleball membership is required. 

Missouri & Indiana USAPA Tournaments

NP St. Louis Gateway Classic  

NP St. Louis Gateway Classic  
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The NP St. Louis Gateway Classic will be held February 10th – 12th at Dwight Davis Tennis Center in St. Louis, MO. A $70 registration fee will reserve your spot to compete in this sanctioned MMP event. Outdoor courts and an Onix Dura Fast 40 ball will be used. USA pickleball membership is required.

APP Next Gen Kansas City 

APP Next Gen Kansas City 
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The APP tour makes a stop in Kansas City for a tournament at Chicken n’ Pickle on July 7th – 9th. This sanctioned MMP event will use a Franklin X-40 as the game ball. APP tours are known for being well-organized, popular, and great events to participate in! USA Pickleball membership is required.

Discover Columbus Pickleball Tournament 2023

Discover Columbus Pickleball Tournament 2022  
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The 2023 Discover Columbus tournament will be held at Donner Park in Columbus, IN. The tournament is scheduled for September 15th – 17th. A $50 registration fee will reserve your spot to compete in one event, plus $10 for each additional event. Games are played on outdoor courts, divided by skill level. Seniors aged 60 and up can compete in seniors-only games on Friday too!

Virginia, West Virginia, & South Carolina

2023 Legends 6th Annual Dink, Dink, Bang!

2022 Legends 5th Annual Dink, Dink, Bang!
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2023 marks the 6th year of the annual Dink, Dink, Bang tournament. The tournament will be held at Winchester Country Club in Winchester, VA, from August 11th to the 13th. Players must be at least 11 years old to register. A $60 registration fee applies, but each player will receive a $5 cafe voucher during the tournament. This is a sanctioned MMP event. USA pickleball membership is required.

Pickleball Battle at the Bridge 

Pickleball Battle at the Bridge 
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Pickleball Battle at the Bridge at Bridge Sports Complex in Bridgeport, WV, is scheduled for October 7th – 8th. The tournament will be played on indoor courts using a Round Robin format for optimal court time. Players must be at least 16 to register for this sanctioned MMP event. A $45 registration fee applies to all players. USA pickleball membership is required.

Find USA Pickleball National Championships Near You

USAPA Pickleball Tournaments are happening all the time. You just have to know where to look. View more of our pickleball content to find tournaments in your area, get the best pickleball gear recommendations, and improve your skills on the court! America’s fastest-growing sport won’t be slowing down anytime soon, and neither should you!

2 thoughts on “USAPA Pickleball Tournaments”

  1. How do non-sanctioned tournaments get posted for people to see? Can non-sanctioned tournaments be posted on this website or other pickleball websites.

    1. Carlee Lightle

      Non-sanctioned tournaments are posted on most major pickleball tournament websites. Pickleball Brackets is one of the best to search by location, tournament format, and more filters.
      We also include non-sanctioned tournaments on our posts that aren’t USAPA specific.

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