2026 Pickleball Tournaments Near New Orleans Louisiana

Trying to find a real pickleball tournament near New Orleans should not feel like detective work. This is one clean list of upcoming 2026 pickleball tournaments within roughly a three-hour drive of New Orleans.

I coach and play around the New Orleans area, and I only add an event when I can confirm a date and venue plus a usable registration path, an official organizer listing, or a legitimate organizer contact. If a tournament is full, registration is not open yet, or the organizer’s information conflicts, I say so.

Last updated: Oct. 2, 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.

Upcoming 2026 Pickleball Tournaments Near New Orleans

Oct. 2 update: 33 listed 2026 events run from Oct. 2 through Dec. 12, including Pickle in the Dell, which starts today. The completed Biloxi MiLP event and canceled Paddles for Progress listing have been removed. Newly added: YSAP’s Nov. 13 and Dec. 4 doubles moneyballs at The Exchange. The Club Fall Challenge has moved to Oct. 30–Nov. 1, with registration extended to Oct. 25.

Compare the Upcoming Tournaments

Use the comparison table for the quick scan, then the cards below for the registration status and details that matter most.

Tournament	Date Sort	Dates	City	Distance Sort	Distance	Venue
The Dink MiLP v3	20260925	Sep 25 to Sep 27, 2026	Biloxi	85	85 miles	The Picklr Biloxi
Paddles For Progress	20260926	Sept. 26, 2026	Franklin	104	104 miles	Bayou Bend Fitness Center
2026 $$ The Club Fall Challenge $$ by PIG	20261002	Oct 2 to Oct 4, 2026	Ridgeland	194	194 miles	The Club at The Township
Pickle in the Dell	20261002	Oct. 2–4, 2026	Slidell	33	33 miles	John Slidell Park Pickleball Complex
Court for a Cause	20261003	Oct. 3, 2026	Baton Rouge	78	78 miles	Court to Table
Louisiana State Championship	20261008	Oct 8 to Oct 11, 2026	Baton Rouge	73	73 miles	Stacks Pickleball
FreedomFest	20261009	Oct 9 to Oct 10, 2026	Ball	193	193 miles	Ward 10 Sports Complex
Serve for St. Jude	20261010	Oct 10, 2026	Baton Rouge	78	78 miles	Court to Table
Bayou Battle Moneyball Tournament	20261010	Oct 10, 2026	Schriever	57	57 miles	Community Pickleball Club
Love of the Y	20261010	Oct. 10–11, 2026	Baton Rouge	78	78 miles	Paula G. Manship YMCA / Lamar Tennis Center
Crush Cancer Pickleball Tournament	20261011	Oct. 11, 2026	Baton Rouge	78	78 miles	Court to Table
Evelyn Hof Fielding Pickleball Tournament	20261016	Oct. 16, 2026	Kenner	8	8 miles	Chateau Country Club Courts
$2K Moneyball at Category 5	20261017	Oct. 17, 2026	Mandeville	40	40 miles	Category 5
Krewe of Rio Lafayette Pickleball Palooza	20261017	Oct. 17, 2026	Youngsville	140	140 miles	Lafayette Pickleball Club
Arrow Strong Pickleball Classic	20261017	Oct. 17, 2026	Clinton	185	185 miles	Kids Towne Park
Alabama Gulf Coast Paddle Battle	20261017	Oct. 17, 2026	Gulf Shores	195	195 miles	AGC Sports Center
Hallowheel Pickleball 2026	20261023	Oct. 23–25, 2026	Baton Rouge	78	78 miles	BREC’s Highland Park Tennis Center
Archbishop Rummel Pickleball Tournament	20261024	Oct. 24, 2026	Kenner	8	8 miles	Chateau Country Club Courts
New Orleans Gold Cup	20261024	Oct. 24–25, 2026	New Orleans	6	6 miles	The Exchange
Compass Cares Classic	20261026	Oct. 26, 2026	Metairie	5	5 miles	Metairie Country Club
Moneyball Mini Series & Costume Night	20261030	Oct 30, 2026	Mandeville	40	40 miles	Category 5
Raphael Village Pickleball Fun-Raiser	20261031	Oct 31, 2026	New Orleans	8	8 miles	LSU New Orleans Tennis Center
Monster Mash and Bash	20261031	Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 2026	Metairie	5	5 miles	JPRD Pickleball Complex
Young Leadership Council	20261031	Oct 31, 2026	New Orleans	8	8 miles	City Park Tennis Center
The Pickleball DRS Fall Classic	20261106	Nov 6-Nov 8, 2026	Flowood	192	192 miles	Flowood Pickleball Complex
Bangers, Burgers & Butterballs	20261107	Nov 7, 2026	Abita Springs	55	55 miles	Money Hill
WKRG Gulf Coast Paddle & Racket Battle	20261107	Nov 7, 2026	Daphne	160	160 miles	Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex
PPP Amateur Tour @ Pickleball Kingdom	20261113	Nov 13-15, 2026	Walker	75	75 miles	Pickleball Kingdom
Gulf Shores PD K9 Fundraiser	20261114	Nov 14, 2026	Gulf Shores	195	195 miles	AGC Sports Center
Thanksgiving Pickleball Turkey Tourney	20261120	Nov 20-22, 2026	Mandeville	40	40 miles	Pelican Park
Cajun Candy Cane Classic	20261205	Dec. 5–6, 2026	Walker	80	80 miles	Pickleball Kingdom
Canebrake Holiday Classic by PIG	20261205	Dec. 5–6, 2026	Hattiesburg	115	115 miles	Canebrake Country Club
Americana YMCA Reindeer Games	20261212	Dec. 12, 2026	Zachary	96	96 miles	Americana YMCA

Coach Sid’s Short List

If I want to stay close: The next close-to-home event is the Evelyn Hof Fielding fundraiser in Kenner on Oct. 16. For full tournament weekends, New Orleans Gold Cup and Monster Mash and Bash are nearby options.
If I am helping a first-time tournament player choose: YLC offers an intermediate/beginner bracket with four guaranteed matches. New Orleans Gold Cup advertises six games, and offers skill divisions from 2.5–5.0. Pickle in the Dell starts today and its registration is already closed.
If money is the reason I am going: Category 5 posts a fixed $2,000 payout and Bayou Battle advertises a guaranteed $5,000 pool. The Club Fall Challenge posts $7,500–$8,000, while each new YSAP doubles moneyball advertises $1,000 subject to registration numbers. Read the payout terms before choosing.
If I want indoor play: start with Stacks, The Picklr Biloxi, The Exchange, Pickleball Kingdom, Category 5, or another card that clearly names an indoor venue. Do not assume a facility is indoors just because it has permanent courts.

Registration Deadlines Coming Up

Oct. 5: Louisiana MiLP State Championship registration closes.
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. 29: Cajun Candy Cane Classic and Canebrake Holiday Classic registration close.
Dec. 8: Americana YMCA Reindeer Games registration closes.

Closest to Metairie: 0 to 40 Miles

2026 Pickle in the Dell

Status checked Oct. 2: Event starts today; registration closed Sept. 29. John Slidell Park. Singles and youth play are scheduled Friday, gender doubles Saturday, and mixed Sunday. $45 covers up to three events; results go to DUPR. Registered players should check the live division schedule and arrive at least 30 minutes before their start time.

30–40 miles from ZIP 70001
Oct. 2–4, 2026
Slidell, LA
Round robin/pool play into playoffs

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

$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

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

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

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

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

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

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+

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

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

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

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

Easy Drive: 41 to 80 Miles

Court for a Cause

Status checked Sept. 17: Registration path live. Court to Table, 7477 Burbank Drive. 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Fundraiser for Claire’s Promise; the event also includes cornhole.

About 78 miles from ZIP 70001
Oct. 3, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA
Social and competitive pickleball

Louisiana State Championship – The Dink MiLP @ Stacks Cup

Status checked Oct. 2: Register by Oct. 5. 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

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

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

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

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

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

PPP Amateur Tour @ Pickleball Kingdom

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

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

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

Longer Road Trips: 81 Miles to About 3 Hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

WKRG Gulf Coast Paddle & Racket Battle

Status checked Sept. 17: Registration opens Oct. 1. Daphne Tennis and Pickleball Complex. 7:00 AM start shown on the registration listing; $35–$40 per division. Men’s and women’s doubles, age divisions, Diadem ball. Benefits Rapahope.

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

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

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

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

🎧 Coach AJ breaks down finding the right New Orleans-area tournament for you:

Which Tournament Actually Fits You?

Start with the drive. A four-game guarantee can feel a lot less generous after a three-hour ride home.
Choose the format you actually want. Round robins usually give newer tournament players more repeated play. Brackets get serious quickly. MiLP adds team strategy. Moneyball adds financial pressure.
Check the deadline and current status. Event dates do not tell you whether registration is still open, full, or waiting on a partner.
Use the right rating. Read what DUPR means and how it works, which DUPR rating counts, and the PickleTip rating guide.
Read the fine print. Confirm partner rules, age and skill divisions, game guarantees, start times, approved paddles, refunds, and weather plans before paying.

Questions Players Usually Ask Me

What is the closest upcoming tournament to Metairie?

Compass Cares Classic and Monster Mash and Bash are each listed about five miles from ZIP 70001. Evelyn Hof Fielding in Kenner on Oct. 16 is the next scheduled event within about ten miles. Check the comparison table for dates and venues.

Which tournaments have cash prizes?

Category 5 posts a fixed $2,000 payout, Bayou Battle advertises a guaranteed $5,000 pool, The Club Fall Challenge posts a registration-dependent $7,500–$8,000 pool, New Orleans Gold Cup includes open cash divisions, and Louisiana MiLP at Stacks lists prizes in eligible divisions. The two YSAP doubles moneyballs each advertise $1,000, subject to registration numbers. Read the payout terms because a fixed or guaranteed purse and a registration-dependent payout are different commitments.

Which events may fit a first-time player?

Start with a clear beginner division, round robin, or useful game guarantee. YLC lists an intermediate/beginner bracket and four guaranteed matches. Pickle in the Dell has 3.0 divisions but starts today, with registration already closed. New Orleans Gold Cup advertises six games across a 2.5–5.0 range.

How current is this list?

The article was updated on Oct. 2, 2026. Completed and canceled listings were removed from the article. An event that starts today stays listed until its scheduled final day has passed. Cards show the date when their registration status was last checked; older status notes should be confirmed on the linked organizer page. Organizer pages remain the final word because brackets, prices, start times, and weather plans can change.

Still looking for courts instead of a tournament? Start with the PickleTip guide to pickleball courts in New Orleans.

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