Pickleball Tournaments Near New Orleans 2026

Trying to find a real pickleball tournament near New Orleans should not feel like detective work. You should not have to chase five tabs, two stale calendars, and one sketchy social post just to figure out what is actually live. This page keeps it simple: verified 2026 pickleball tournaments within roughly a 3-hour drive of New Orleans, including local options in Metairie and New Orleans plus regional stops in Baton Rouge, Biloxi, Clinton, Flowood, Ridgeland, Mobile, Daphne, Foley, and Natchez.

Every event listed here had a live public page with a visible date, venue, and registration path at the time of review. As new events go live across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, this page gets cleaned up and refreshed so the board stays useful instead of turning into clutter.

Last updated: May 4, 2026

Upcoming 2026 Pickleball Tournaments Near New Orleans

At a glance: There are currently 18 live, verified tournaments within roughly a 3-hour drive of 70001. The calendar runs from May 7 through November 8. The shortest-drive options are in Metairie and New Orleans, while Biloxi currently has the deepest run of weekends on the board. Baton Rouge, Clinton, Flowood, Ridgeland, Natchez, Mobile, Daphne, and Foley add more regional options for players willing to stretch the windshield time.

Next up: May 7 brings Natchez Children’s Services Annual Pickleball Tournament in Natchez.
Closest options: Metairie and New Orleans give local players the shortest drive.
Most active lane: Biloxi has the biggest cluster of currently verified weekends.
Other active areas: Natchez, Mobile, Daphne, Baton Rouge, Clinton, Flowood, Ridgeland, and Foley all have live events on the board.

This page is not here to play favorites. It is here to give you a clean board so you can sort by drive time, format, timing, and what kind of weekend actually fits your life.

Compare Upcoming Tournaments

Use the table below to compare dates, venue, drive range, and the kind of weekend each event looks like on paper.

Tournament	Date Sort	Dates	City	Distance Sort	Distance	Venue
Natchez Children’s Services Tournament	20260507	May 7,2026	Natchez	168	168 miles	Duncan Park
PickleRage Spring Classic	20260508	May 8 to May 10, 2026	Mobile	145	145 miles	PickleRage Mobile
Paddles for Purpose	20260509	May 9, 2026	Daphne	141	141 miles	W.O. Lott Park
Coach Spinks Benefit	20260516	May 16, 2026	Biloxi	85	85 miles	Woolmarket Courts
Mississippi Amateur State Championships	20260522	May 22 to May 24, 2026	Biloxi	85	85 miles	The Picklr Biloxi
Dink MiLP Baton Rouge Showdown	20260529	May 29 to May 31, 2026	Baton Rouge	73	73 miles	Stacks Pickleball
YSAP MiLP Moneyball	20260606	Jun 6, 2026	Metairie	4	4 miles	Pickle N Pins
State Games of Mississippi	20260612	Jun 12 to Jun 14, 2026	Biloxi	85	85 miles	The Picklr Biloxi
Port City Summer Break	20260613	Jun 13 to Jun 14, 2026	Daphne	141	141 miles	Lott Park
Dink MiLP Biloxi	20260626	Jun 26 to Jun 28, 2026	Biloxi	85	85 miles	The Picklr Biloxi
The NOLA Open	20260711	Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026	New Orleans	6	6 miles	The Exchange
Mississippi Senior Games Pickleball	20260724	Jul 24 to Jul 26, 2026	Biloxi	85	85 miles	The Picklr Biloxi
Rock and Roll Round Robin	20260828	Aug 28 to Aug 30, 2026	Foley	185	185 miles	Foley Event Center
3rd Annual The PLEX Pickleball Tournament	20260515	May 15 to May 16, 2026	Clinton	189	189 miles	Baptist Healthplex Clinton
The Dink Minor League Pickleball	20260925	Sep 25 to Sep 27, 2026	Biloxi	85	85 miles	The Picklr Biloxi
The Pickleball DRS Fall Classic	20261106	Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026	Flowood	192	192 miles	Flowood Pickleball Complex
Coppola Pickleball Cancer Benefit	20260516	May 16 to May 17, 2026	Baton Rouge	73	78 miles	Electric Pickle
2026 $$ The Club Fall Challenge $$ by PIG	20261002	Oct 2 to Oct 4, 2026	Ridgeland	194	194 miles	The Club at The Township

Before you register, click through and check brackets, deadlines, start times, format notes, and any rules that could change the whole trip.

Newly Added Since Last Update

Five newly verified events have been added to the board: 3rd Annual ThePLEX Pickleball Tournament in Clinton, The Dink Minor League Pickleball at The Picklr Biloxi in September, The Pickleball DRS Fall Classic in Flowood, Coppola Pickleball Cancer Benefit in Baton Rouge, and The Club Fall Challenge by PIG in Ridgeland.

Tournaments by Area

If you sort your weekends by windshield time before anything else, start here.

Metairie & New Orleans: The shortest-drive lane, with upcoming local events at Pickle N Pins and The Exchange.
Baton Rouge: Westbound options now include both a team-format event at Stacks Pickleball and a cancer benefit tournament at Electric Pickle.
Biloxi: The busiest regional lane at the moment, with multiple verified weekends from May through September.
Clinton, Flowood, Ridgeland, Mobile, Daphne, Foley, and Natchez: Longer-haul options for players willing to trade extra drive time for more choices.

Very Close to Metairie (0 to 40 miles)

YSAP MiLP Moneyball Pickleball Tournament Summer 2026

A true stay-close-to-home team option. If you want local courts, a local crowd, and a format that does not feel like the usual bracket weekend, this is the Metairie card on the board.

Approx. 4 miles from 70001
Jun 6, 2026
Pickle N Pins, Metairie
Registration ends May 31, 2026
Listed as The Dink Minor League Pickleball, priced at $75 per player and paid as a team

The NOLA Open @ The Exchange

The later-summer local option. Same easy lane, different weekend, and a straightforward public listing for anyone planning ahead.

Approx. 6 miles from 70001
Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026
The Exchange, 2120 Rousseau St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Posted tournament cost is listed at $75
The registration page is structured as a tournament listing with event details and player-facing pages

Easy Drive (41 to 80 miles)

The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Baton Rouge Showdown ~ Louisiana

If Baton Rouge is more your lane, this is one of the clearest westbound weekends on the board right now. The event page lays out the team format, deadline, and pricing without making you dig.

Approx. 73 miles from 70001
May 29 to May 31, 2026
Stacks Pickleball, Baton Rouge
Registration ends May 26, 2026
3 person team format is listed

Coppola Pickleball Cancer Benefit

A Baton Rouge benefit tournament with a clear cause and a player-friendly format. This one supports the Coppola family with medical expenses, so it carries a little more heart than the average bracket weekend.

Approx. 80 miles from 70001
May 16 to May 17, 2026
Electric Pickle, 1509 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Registration ends May 12, 2026
Hosted by Roobie Vallot: 225-571-5034, rjvallot@gmail.com
Set partner pool play plus single elimination bracket
Pricing is listed at $50 first division, $25 second division, and $25 third division
Franklin X-40 ball, rally scoring to 15, win by 2

Worth the Drive (81 miles to roughly 3 hours)

Natchez Children’s Services Annual Pickleball Tournament

A relaxed charity tournament with a clear cause and a simple evening format. This one is less about grinding through a full tournament weekend and more about grabbing a partner, playing some pickleball, and supporting Natchez Children’s Services.

Within roughly a 3-hour drive of 70001
May 7, 2026
Duncan Park, Duncan Ave, Natchez, MS 39120
Registration begins at 5:00 PM, with tournament play starting at 5:30 PM
Entry is listed at $50 per person, with the ticket page showing $55.05 online
The event is listed as a laid-back tournament with men’s and women’s doubles, snacks and drinks for players, and proceeds benefiting Natchez Children’s Services

PickleRage Rager’s Spring Classic

A Mobile option with a more structured competitive feel and a public listing that makes the basics easy to verify fast. The event page gives the dates, venue, deadline, entry cost, and a format note that matters for players who care about match volume.

Approx. 145 miles from 70001
May 8 to May 10, 2026
PickleRage Mobile, 314 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609
Registration ends May 5, 2026
The page lists $50 per player and says each team or player is guaranteed a minimum of 4 games in a round robin format with playoffs

Paddles for Purpose

A longer Gulf Coast run, but still a clean spring option for players who do not mind some extra road time.

Approx. 141 miles from 70001
May 9, 2026
W.O. Lott Park, 2000 Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526
Divisions are listed for men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles from 2.5 to 4.0
The event says matches will be organized using SWISH and follow USA Pickleball rules

3rd Annual ThePLEX Pickleball Tournament

A central Mississippi weekend at Baptist Healthplex Clinton. This one is a phone-registration event, so players should call before assuming online signup exists.

Within roughly a 3-hour drive of 70001
May 15 to May 16, 2026
Baptist Healthplex Clinton, 102 Clinton Pkwy, Clinton, MS 39056
Registration/contact: 601-925-7901
Mixed doubles is listed for Friday, May 15, with men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday

Coach Spinks Benefit Pickleball Tournament

Another Biloxi date on an already busy Gulf Coast lane, which matters if you like having multiple weekends in the same general driving range.

Approx. 85 miles from 70001
May 16, 2026
Woolmarket Pickleball Courts, Biloxi
The public listing frames it as a benefit tournament
Public posts tied to the event mention an 8:00 AM start and player registration

2026 Powerball Mississippi Amateur State Championships powered Carvana PPA & Southern Pickleball

A Biloxi weekend with a more formal event profile. The public page shows the dates, venue, registration deadline, and sanction-related branding clearly.

Approx. 85 miles from 70001
May 22 to May 24, 2026
The Picklr Biloxi MS, Biloxi
Registration ends May 18, 2026
Listed as a Southern Pickleball event with PPA amateur state championship branding

State Games of Mississippi 2026 – Qualifying Year

This adds another June Biloxi weekend and gives the board a qualifying-style event for players looking deeper into summer.

Approx. 85 miles from 70001
Jun 12 to Jun 14, 2026
The Picklr Biloxi, Biloxi
Registration ends Jun 7, 2026
Format is listed as round robin with brackets

Port City Pickleball Summer Break Showdown

Another Daphne weekend that fits the same general Gulf Coast lane but with a more community-driven event feel. The public page lays out the dates, venue, deadline, price changes, and player perks clearly enough to make this an easy add.

Approx. 141 miles from 70001
Jun 13 to Jun 14, 2026
Lott Park, 2000 Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526
Registration ends Jun 7, 2026
Registration is listed at $50 per player and changes to $65 on May 2, with the page also highlighting tournament shirts, goodie bags, food trucks, fun activities, and raffle prizes

The Dink Minor League Pickleball at The Picklr Biloxi, MS

If Biloxi fits your map and you prefer the MiLP format, this is one of the clearer summer targets on the page.

Approx. 85 miles from 70001
Jun 26 to Jun 28, 2026
The Picklr Biloxi, Biloxi
Registration ends Jun 22, 2026
The public listing frames it as a Minor League Pickleball event

Mississippi Senior Games 2026 – Pickleball

The latest Biloxi date currently on the board, useful for players planning further out than most spring calendars allow.

Approx. 85 miles from 70001
Jul 24 to Jul 26, 2026
The Picklr Biloxi, Biloxi
Registration closes Jul 14, 2026
The public listing frames it as part of Mississippi Senior Games 2026

Rock and Roll Round Robin

This is the late-summer stretch play on the board and the one that pushes the calendar further out. The public page shows the dates, venue, opening date for registration, and a player-facing description that frames it as a three-day indoor event built around doubles formats and a Gulf Coast weekend.

Approx. 185 miles from 70001
Aug 28 to Aug 30, 2026
Foley Event Center, 1001 E Pride Blvd, Foley, AL 36535
Registration opens May 15, 2026 and ends Aug 10, 2026
The page lists $50 per player, says registration includes 2 events, and frames it as a three-day indoor round robin weekend at the 18-court Foley Event Center

The Dink Minor League Pickleball at The Picklr Biloxi

Another Biloxi MiLP weekend, this time later in the season. Details are lighter right now, but the public listing confirms the date, venue, and organizer lane.

Approx. 85 miles from 70001
Sept. 25 to Sept. 27, 2026
The Picklr Biloxi, 2649 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531
Registration details are still listed as TBA
The public listing frames it as a The Dink Minor League Pickleball event

Details: Mississippi Pickleball Tournaments

2026 $$ The Club Fall Challenge $$ by PIG

A fall Ridgeland event with prize money, DUPR rating notes, and a full doubles weekend structure. This one has more competitive teeth than a casual weekend, so read the rules before jumping in.

Within roughly a 3-hour drive of 70001
Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, 2026
The Club at The Township, 151 Southlake Ave, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Contact: theclubpickleball@gmail.com
Registration ends Sept. 27, 2026
Round robin followed by playoffs, with a 4-match guarantee
Friday singles, Saturday men’s and women’s doubles, Sunday mixed doubles
Early pricing starts at $45 plus $15 per event, then increases by registration period
Listed prize money estimate is $7,500 to $8,000

The Pickleball DRS Fall Classic

A late-season Flowood tournament with a broader age range, guaranteed games, and senior pickleball approval. This is the last currently verified event on the board.

Within roughly a 3-hour drive of 70001
Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2026
Flowood Mississippi Pickleball Complex, 2200 Refuge Blvd, Flowood, MS 39232
Registration opens June 1, 2026 and ends Nov. 2, 2026
Cost is listed at $55 per player plus $10 per event
USSP/SSIPA members receive a $10 discount
Ages 10 to 110
Round robin or pool play, with 4 games guaranteed per event
US Senior Pickleball approved
Refund deadline is Oct. 24, 2026

Watchlist [Needs Confirmation]: No additional likely tournaments are waiting on stronger confirmation right now.

How to Pick the Right Tournament

Use these quick steps to narrow the field without overthinking it. Start with drive distance, then check format, deadlines, and the event-page details that can change the whole weekend.

Start with your map, not your impulse
The first filter is simple: how far do you actually want to drive? Metairie and New Orleans are the easy local lane. Biloxi, Baton Rouge, Clinton, Flowood, Ridgeland, Mobile, Daphne, Foley, and Natchez ask for more commitment before the first serve is even hit.
Check the format before you fall for the date
Not every tournament weekend feels the same. Some are standard brackets. Some are team-based events like MiLP or Moneyball. Some have round robin structure. Some are casual charity events. That one detail changes the whole experience.
Look at the deadline like it matters, because it does
A lot of players see the event date and forget the registration cutoff. Some listings also shift pricing as deadlines get closer. The headline gives you the weekend. The event page gives you the truth.
Read the notes that change the whole plan
Before you register, check bracket structure, partner requirements, venue details, start times, eligibility notes, and anything tied to divisions. That is usually where the fine print hides.

Questions Players Usually Ask

What is the closest verified tournament to Metairie right now?

The closest verified option on this page is in Metairie at Pickle N Pins. The NOLA Open at The Exchange is also close enough to stay firmly in the short-drive lane for most local players.

Are registration links included here?

Yes. When a public registration or official event page was visible, it is included in the listing so you can verify details before signing up.

Are there any Northshore options right now?

Not on the active board right now. Northshore events will be added back when a future verified public event page is live and the date has not already passed.

Is there a Baton Rouge tournament on the page?

Yes. The Baton Rouge listings include The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Baton Rouge Showdown ~ Louisiana at Stacks Pickleball and the Coppola Pickleball Cancer Benefit at Electric Pickle.

Does Biloxi really have that many nearby tournament weekends?

Right now, yes. Biloxi has the deepest concentration of verified weekends on this page, which makes it one of the busiest regional lanes for players around New Orleans.

Are all listings here pulled from live event pages?

That is the standard for inclusion. This page only keeps events that had a visible public page with enough detail to verify title, date, location, and registration path at the time of review.

Are there Mississippi tournaments beyond Biloxi?

Yes. This page currently includes Natchez, Clinton, Flowood, and Ridgeland in addition to Biloxi, as long as listings remain within the roughly 3-hour drive window and have a usable public event page.

If you want the shortest drive, start with Metairie and New Orleans. If you want the deepest regional calendar right now, Biloxi is carrying the heaviest load, with Baton Rouge, Clinton, Flowood, Ridgeland, Mobile, Daphne, Foley, and Natchez giving you additional lanes to work with.

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