2026 Pickleball Tournaments Near New Orleans and Louisiana

Last updated: Oct. 5, 2026

How an event makes this list: Dates and venues must be supported by an organizer or registration source. Distances are approximate from ZIP code 70001 in Metairie. Traffic and the exact route matter, especially through Baton Rouge and on I-10, so check your map before committing.

Registration Deadlines Coming Up

• Today, Oct. 5: Louisiana MiLP State Championship registration closes; the listing shows 11:55 PM CST.
• Oct. 7: FreedomFest registration closes.
• Oct. 10: Arrow Strong registration closes.
• Oct. 15: Krewe of Rio Pickleball Palooza registration closes.
• Oct. 21: New Orleans Gold Cup registration closes.
• Oct. 25: Monster Mash and Bash and the rescheduled Club Fall Challenge registration close.
• Nov. 2: Pickleball DRS Fall Classic registration closes.
• Nov. 3: Bangers, Burgers & Butterballs registration closes.
• Nov. 12: PPP Amateur Tour listing closes registration; confirm division details because its description still contains an old Texas event.
• Nov. 18: CYS Tournament registration closes.
• Nov. 29: Cajun Candy Cane Classic and Canebrake Holiday Classic registration close.
• Dec. 7: Port City Pickleball Cold Weather Classic registration closes.
• Dec. 8: Americana YMCA Reindeer Games registration closes.

Evelyn Hof Fielding Tennis / Pickleball Tournament

Status checked Oct. 2: Organizer lists limited spots; $100 per team. Chateau Golf and Country Club courts, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM on Oct. 16. Men’s and women’s doubles pickleball are listed alongside ladies’ tennis. The Cancer Crusaders fundraiser includes lunch, champagne, and prize bidding. Call Lynda at 504-915-0000 for registration information and confirm the pickleball format.

• About 8 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 16, 2026
• Kenner, LA
• Charity pickleball and tennis event

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$2K Moneyball at Category 5

Status checked Sept. 17: Registration path live. Category 5 Indoor Pickleball. Noon showtime; matches start 1:00 PM and run to about 6:00 PM. Round-robin pool play into playoffs, five games guaranteed. $1,500 to first and $500 to second.

• About 40 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 17, 2026
• Mandeville, LA
• Indoor DUPR moneyball

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The New Orleans Gold Cup @ The Exchange

Status checked Sept. 17: Register by Oct. 21. The Exchange, 2120 Rousseau St. Rating-based divisions from 2.5–5.0, six-game guarantee, and open cash-prize divisions.

• About 6 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 24–25, 2026
• New Orleans, LA
• Indoor singles and doubles

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Moneyball Mini Series – Costume Night

Status checked Sept. 17: Event listing live. Category 5 Indoor Pickleball. The organizer has posted the date and venue but not enough public detail to state the entry fee or payout safely; verify those items directly before registering.

• About 40 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 30, 2026
• Mandeville, LA
• Indoor costume-night moneyball

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Raphael Village Tennis & Pickleball Fun-Raiser

Status checked Sept. 17: Registration page live. LSU New Orleans Tennis Center. Pickleball singles and doubles; costumes encouraged. Patron Party is Oct. 30 at The Exchange. Early-bird pricing has ended.

• About 8 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 31, 2026
• New Orleans, LA
• Halloween charity singles and doubles

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Archbishop Rummel Pickleball Tournament

Status checked Sept. 17: Team registration live. Chateau Golf & Country Club, 3600 Chateau Boulevard. Two-person teams play double elimination in Advanced/Open, Intermediate/Beginner, and Mixed Open brackets. First serve is 9:30 AM. Team entry is $150 for Intermediate, Beginner, or Mixed and $250 for Advanced/Open. This is presented as an alumni fundraiser, so confirm eligibility with the organizer before paying.

• About 8 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 24, 2026
• Kenner, LA
• Alumni fundraiser; double-elimination doubles

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Compass Cares Classic

Status checked Sept. 25: Organizer event and ticket pages live. Metairie Country Club, 580 Woodvine Avenue. The Oct. 26 fundraiser offers both competitive doubles pickleball and casual play; pickleball check-in begins at noon and tournament play is listed for 2:00–5:00 PM. It is part of the Compass RETREAT event. Ask the organizer about participant eligibility before buying a ticket.

• About 5 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 26, 2026
• Metairie, LA
• Charity doubles and casual play; eligibility to confirm

Register / details: Official event and tickets page

YLC Pickleball Tournament

Status checked Oct. 2: Organizer confirms the 2026 date; registration link live. City Park Tennis Center, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM on Oct. 31. The Young Leadership Council hosts nonsanctioned doubles for players ages 21+; membership is not required. Competitive and intermediate/beginner brackets, four guaranteed matches, and a Halloween costume contest. $50 per player / $100 per team, with refreshments and a T-shirt. Players who need a partner can contact Benjamin Johnson through the event page.

• About 8 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 31, 2026
• New Orleans, LA
• Charity doubles; ages 21+

Register / details: Organizer event page

Monster Mash and Bash – Jefferson Parish

Status checked Sept. 17: Register by Oct. 25. JPRD Pickleball Complex, 500 Eisenhower Ave. $60 includes one event; extras $15 plus platform fees. Men’s/women’s doubles Saturday, mixed Sunday. DUPR ID required; four-match minimum.

• About 5 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 2026
• Metairie, LA
• Age/skill doubles tournament

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Thanksgiving Pickleball Turkey Tourney

Status checked Sept. 17: Registration page live. Pelican Park Pickleball Courts. Junior scramble Friday for ages 10–15, $15. Adult tournament Saturday and Sunday, $40 per player per event; ages 13+, skill levels 2.5 through 4.0+.

• About 40 miles from ZIP 70001
• Nov. 20–22, 2026
• Mandeville, LA
• Junior scramble plus adult doubles

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YSAP 4.5 Doubles $1K Moneyball

Status checked Oct. 2: Organizer registration form live. The Exchange, 2120 Rousseau St. Friday play starts around 6:00 PM; arrive by 5:45 PM. Maximum individual DUPR is 4.500; any gender combination may form a doubles team. Field capped at 12 teams. $100 per player / $200 per team, rising to $115 per player after Oct. 13. Pool play leads to playoffs. Advertised prizes are $800 for first and $200 for second, subject to registration numbers. Payment is required to secure entry.

• About 6 miles from ZIP 70001
• Nov. 13, 2026
• New Orleans, LA
• Indoor doubles; individual DUPR 4.500 or below

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YSAP 4.0 Doubles $1K Moneyball

Status checked Oct. 2: Organizer registration form live. The Exchange, 2120 Rousseau St. Friday play starts around 6:00 PM; arrive by 5:45 PM. Maximum individual DUPR is 4.000; any gender combination may form a doubles team. Field capped at 12 teams. $100 per player / $200 per team, rising to $115 per player after Nov. 11. Pool play leads to playoffs. Advertised prizes are $800 for first and $200 for second, subject to registration numbers. Payment is required to secure entry.

• About 6 miles from ZIP 70001
• Dec. 4, 2026
• New Orleans, LA
• Indoor doubles; individual DUPR 4.000 or below

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Louisiana State Championship – The Dink MiLP @ Stacks Cup

Status checked Oct. 5: Registration closes today, Oct. 5; listing shows 11:55 PM CST. Stacks Pickleball, 9550 Dawnadele Ave., Suite B. At least three team matches and six games. DUPR+ required. Eligible winners can earn a 2027 MiLP Championships Dream Ticket; selected divisions publish cash prizes.

• About 73 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 8–11, 2026
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Four-player MiLP and MiLP v3

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Serve for St. Jude Pickleball Social

Status checked Sept. 17: Registration open; limited team spots. Court to Table, 7477 Burbank Drive. Registration at 9:00 AM; play 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Presented by Assurance Cares and benefiting St. Jude.

• About 78 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 10, 2026
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Two-player charity social

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Love of the Y Pickleball Tournament

Previously listed registration deadline: Oct. 1, now passed. Paula G. Manship YMCA / Lamar Tennis Center, 8100 YMCA Plaza Drive. Previously listed entry was $35 per player. The registration page could not be rechecked for this update; contact the organizer about late entry and the exact day for your division before making plans.

• 75–80 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 10–11, 2026
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Outdoor rotating-partner round robin

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Bayou Battle Moneyball Tournament

Status checked Sept. 17: Register through organizer. Community Pickleball Club, 2081 W. Park Ave. Posted $5,000 guaranteed purse: $2,000 for 50+ and $3,000 for open. $200 per team; maximum 24 teams per division.

• About 57 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 10, 2026
• Schriever, LA
• 50+ and open moneyball

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Crush Cancer Pickleball Tournament

Status checked Sept. 17: Registration page live. Court to Table at 1:00 PM. $40 per player; $25 spectator ticket. Held in honor of Gray Sexton and benefiting Blood Cancer United.

• About 78 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 11, 2026
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Charity tournament

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Hallowheel Pickleball 2026

Status checked Sept. 17: Full; waitlist available. BREC Highland Park Tennis Center. Nearly 325 entries were reported when the field filled. Proceeds support the Baton Rouge Wheelchair Tennis Association and Cajun Classic.

• 75–80 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 23–25, 2026
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Large charity tournament

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PPP Amateur Tour @ Pickleball Kingdom

Status checked Oct. 5: Registration listing live; register by Nov. 12. Pickleball Kingdom, 28145 Walker South Road. The listing confirms Nov. 13–15 in Walker and a $55 registration fee, but its description still refers to the September 2025 Tyler Rose tournament in Texas. Confirm age eligibility, divisions, format, game guarantees, and the final schedule directly with the organizer before paying.

• 70–80 miles from ZIP 70001
• Nov. 13–15, 2026
• Walker, LA
• 1,250-point amateur qualifier

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3rd Annual Bangers, Burgers & Butterballs

Status checked Sept. 17: Register by Nov. 3. Money Hill Golf & Country Club. Play starts at 8:00 AM. Set-partner round robin/pool play using Franklin X-40 balls; this is a non-DUPR event. Entry is $50 per player and teams register together. Lunch is included for players, with guest lunch tickets available for $25.

• About 55 miles from ZIP 70001
• Nov. 7, 2026
• Abita Springs, LA
• Non-DUPR round robin with lunch

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Cajun Candy Cane Classic

Status checked Sept. 17: Register by Nov. 29. Pickleball Kingdom, 28145 Walker South Road. $60 plus $15 for an additional event. Skills 2.5–4.5; age groups 15+ through 80+. DUPR required; four-match minimum.

• 70–80 miles from ZIP 70001
• Dec. 5–6, 2026
• Walker, LA
• Indoor age/skill doubles

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The Club Fall Challenge by PIG

Status checked Oct. 2: Rescheduled to Oct. 30–Nov. 1; register by Oct. 25. The Club at The Township, 151 Southlake Ave. The organizer postponed the original Oct. 2–4 weekend because of expected rain. Friday singles, Saturday gender doubles, Sunday mixed; four-match guarantee. Listed registration is $75 plus $15 per event. The posted $7,500–$8,000 total prize pool depends on divisions and registrations. Some older details remain on the listing, so use the explicit new-date notice and confirm your division start time.

• About 194 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 2026
• Ridgeland, MS
• Singles and doubles; estimated cash pool

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FreedomFest

Status checked Oct. 2: Register by Oct. 7. Ward 10 Sports Complex, 4600 Pardue Road. $30 per player for the first division; additional divisions are half price. Men’s and women’s singles plus on-site Dreambreakers are Friday evening. Men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles are Saturday. All skill levels are welcome and results will be submitted to DUPR.

• About 193 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 9–10, 2026
• Ball, LA
• Outer-edge road trip; DUPR singles and doubles

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Krewe of Rio Lafayette Pickleball Palooza

Status checked Sept. 17: Register by Oct. 15. Lafayette Pickleball Club, 500 Verot School Road. 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. Men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. $100 per team; proceeds benefit Miles Perret Cancer Services.

• About 140 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 17, 2026
• Youngsville, LA
• Charity doubles tournament

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Arrow Strong Pickleball Classic

Status checked Sept. 17: Register by Oct. 10. Towne Park/Kids Towne, 915 Old Vicksburg Road. First-year tournament with prizes, raffles, and concessions. Near the outer edge of the driving radius.

• About 185 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 17, 2026
• Clinton, MS
• Lady Arrows softball fundraiser

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Alabama Gulf Coast Paddle Battle

Status checked Sept. 17: Registration listing live. AGC Sports Center. This is at the outer edge of the roughly three-hour range; confirm start time, divisions, and weather policy on the live registration page.

• About 195 miles from ZIP 70001
• Oct. 17, 2026
• Gulf Shores, AL
• Gulf Coast tournament

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The Pickleball DRS Fall Classic

Status checked Sept. 17: Register by Nov. 2. Flowood Liberty Park Pickleball Complex, 694 Liberty Road. $55 plus $10 per event; four games guaranteed. Refund deadline Oct. 24.

• About 192 miles from ZIP 70001
• Nov. 6–8, 2026
• Flowood, MS
• Singles and doubles; broad age range

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WKRG Gulf Coast Paddle & Racket Battle

Status checked Oct. 5: Sponsor posts registration link and a $48 per-player entry fee. Lott Park / Daphne Tennis and Pickleball Complex, 2000 Main Street. Men’s and women’s doubles in 19+ and 55+ age groups, with beginner/social, intermediate, and advanced skill brackets. The pickleball-only fundraiser benefits Rapahope and includes a boxed lunch for registered players. The sponsor describes a USA Pickleball-sanctioned, UTR-verified event; Nov. 8 is the weather reschedule date. Confirm the final start time and checkout total through registration.

• About 160 miles from ZIP 70001
• Nov. 7, 2026
• Daphne, AL
• Sanctioned charity doubles

Register / details: Official event or registration page | Sponsor’s 2026 details

Gulf Shores PD K9 Fundraiser

Status checked Sept. 17: Registration listing live. AGC Sports Center. Proceeds help the Gulf Shores Police Department host the 2027 USPCA K9 Trials. This is at the outer edge of the page’s driving radius.

• About 195 miles from ZIP 70001
• Nov. 14, 2026
• Gulf Shores, AL
• K9-unit fundraiser

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Canebrake Holiday Classic by PIG

Status checked Sept. 17: Register by Nov. 29. Canebrake Country Club, 1 Cane Drive. Five-match guarantee; lunch both days. $55 including one event, increasing to $70 on Nov. 9; additional event $15.

• 110–120 miles from ZIP 70001
• Dec. 5–6, 2026
• Hattiesburg, MS
• Outdoor round robin and playoffs

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Americana YMCA Reindeer Games

Status checked Sept. 17: Register by Dec. 8. Americana YMCA, 4200 Liberty Way. $50 first division and $10 second; DUPR-rated fundraiser. Host: Chris Anders, 225-773-1406.

• About 96 miles from ZIP 70001
• Dec. 12, 2026
• Zachary, LA
• Set-partner and mixed-gender round robin

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CYS Tournament – Crittenton Youth Services

Status checked Oct. 5: Registration listing live; register by Nov. 18. PickleRage Mobile, 314 S University Boulevard. Indoor, climate-controlled charity doubles benefiting Crittenton Youth Services. Any gender combination may partner; beginner and intermediate brackets include senior options for ages 60+. Round robin leads to playoffs, with brackets adjusted to participation. Entry is $40 per player. Start time is still to be confirmed; the organizer estimates 8:00 AM. Prize details have not been announced.

• About 150 miles from ZIP 70001; confirm route to venue
• Nov. 21, 2026
• Mobile, AL
• Indoor charity doubles; beginner and intermediate

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Port City Pickleball Cold Weather Classic

Status checked Oct. 5: Registration listing live; register by Dec. 7. Lott Park, 2000 Main Street. The event supports local high-school pickleball programs and includes senior divisions for players over 50. Listed early-bird registration is $50, with $15 for a second or third event. Price-date conflict: the registration header says the fee rises to $65 on Nov. 9, while the description says Nov. 1; confirm the checkout price before paying. Open moneyball entry is listed at $85, with a registration-dependent purse of up to $1,000 and a 60/30/10 split. Register by Nov. 30 for a tournament shirt; the organizer lists no refunds or credits after Nov. 29.

• About 160 miles from ZIP 70001
• Dec. 12–13, 2026
• Daphne, AL
• Outdoor tournament; senior and open moneyball divisions

Register / details: Official event or registration page