🎾 How to Find Pickleball Events, Tournaments & Meetups Near You

🎾 How to Find Pickleball Events, Tournaments & Meetups Near You

Whether you're a beginner looking to play casually or a seasoned competitor chasing medals, the world of pickleball is buzzing with events year-round. From local mixers to national tournaments, there’s no shortage of ways to connect, compete, and have fun on the court.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best ways to find pickleball tournaments, leagues, drop-ins, and events near you—no matter where you are. Let’s get into it!

🗺️ 1. Use Dedicated Pickleball Tournament Websites

PickleballTournaments.com is one of the most trusted and comprehensive sites in the pickleball world. You can search by state, skill level, age group, and format. Many official USA Pickleball-sanctioned events are listed here, and it's updated regularly.

PickleballBrackets.com is another great platform, especially for players looking to track ratings, register for bracketed events, and join player pools.

👉 Pro tip: Create a free account to get personalized recommendations and track your match history.

📆 2. Check Local Clubs and Recreation Centers

Local pickleball clubs, YMCAs, and community centers often host open play, ladders, leagues, and mini-tournaments. These aren’t always listed on major websites, so checking directly with:

  • Your city’s Parks & Recreation department
  • Pickleball Facebook groups
  • Local clubs’ websites or newsletters
    ...can uncover hidden gems.

📱 3. Try Apps Built for Pickleball Players

There’s a wave of new apps helping players find courts and events:

  • PicklePlay – Easily find courts, players, and events in your area.
  • PlayTime Scheduler – Great for organizing local games and meetups.
  • TeamReach – Used by many rec groups to coordinate play times and events.

🔍 4. Follow Regional and National Organizations

Groups like USA Pickleball, APP Tour, and PPA Tour post schedules for major tournaments and offer insight into how to qualify for rankings and competitive brackets. These events are a great way to watch pros and connect with the broader pickleball community.

đź“Ł 5. Follow Social Media Groups and Event Pages

Join Facebook Groups like:

  • Pickleball Forum
  • Pickleball Arizona (or your local region)
  • Women’s Pickleball Global

These groups are often the first to post pop-up events, social mixers, and informal tournaments not found anywhere else.

đź“Ť 6. Bookmark Local Event Aggregators

Many cities have local event calendars (like Eventbrite or Meetup) where smaller pickleball meetups or clinics are listed. Try searching:

"Pickleball tournament" + [Your City]
or
"Pickleball social event" + [State]
to uncover events hosted by schools, churches, or clubs.

🧠 Final Tip: Make Your Own Event Tracker

Set up Google Alerts for your city + “pickleball tournament” or subscribe to RSS feeds from the websites below so you never miss a beat. Or better yet—bookmark your favorite sites and check weekly.

âś… Top Sources to Find Pickleball Events:

đź’¬ Got a favorite place to find pickleball games near you?

Drop us a message—or tag us on Instagram rocking your DNKD Pickleball gear at your next tournament. See you on the court!

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