Tournaments

PREMIER PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENTS
At Pints & Paddle, we pride ourselves on providing the best pickleball tournament experience in the Midwest. Our tournaments focus on:
Lots of Games: We structure our tournaments so most teams play in pools of 6, guaranteeing at least 5 games.
High-Quality Competition: We use tighter rating windows (often .25 splits), which leads to fairer, more competitive matches.
On Time: We run fast, efficient tournaments that minimize downtime. More playing, less waiting.
2026 SCHEDULE
Sub-Zero Showdown (Feb 20th – 22nd, 2026): Our winter highlight event, featuring 3 days of pickleball and pro divisions.
Pickle with Purpose (April 25th – 26th, 2026): Proceeds benefitting Cross Services
The Independence Invitational (June 27th – 28th, 2026): Midsummer tournament: winners of this event get free entry into Slam & Jam.
Slam & Jam (August 6th – 9th, 2026): Largest pickleball tournament (1000+ players) in the Midwest, with pro events and live music.
Fall Classic (October 10th – 11th, 2026): Our fall highlight event, featuring 3 days of pickleball and pro divisions.