2026 Pickleball Tournaments Near New Orleans & Louisiana

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 where people are actually playing. So I’m keeping one clean list here: 2026 pickleball tournaments within roughly a 3-hour drive of New Orleans.

I coach and play around the New Orleans area, and I keep running into the same problem: good tournaments get announced in five different places and disappear just as quickly. Nothing gets added here unless I can confirm a real date, a real venue, and either a live registration page or a legitimate organizer contact. I’ll keep cleaning this up as events change so it stays useful instead of turning into a junk drawer.

Last checked: Aug. 2, 2026

How an event makes this list: I confirm the date, venue, and either a live registration page or a real organizer contact. Distances are approximate from ZIP code 70001 in Metairie so every event starts from the same place. Traffic can turn an easy drive into a small life decision, especially through Baton Rouge or along I-10, so check your map before committing.

2026 Pickleball Tournament Schedule Near New Orleans

Aug. 2 update: I found 18 upcoming tournaments with confirmed dates, venues, and a working registration page or organizer contact. The calendar runs from Aug. 7 through Dec. 12. Six events are within about 40 miles of Metairie, several are indoors, and four advertise moneyball or cash-prize play. Beat the Heat is next, while SJA and the Louisiana Open have the nearest registration deadlines.

Compare the Upcoming Tournaments

Start with the table if you just need dates, distance, venue, and tournament type. Then use the cards below for deadlines, pricing, divisions, and the details that can change whether an event actually fits you.

Tournament	Date Sort	Dates	City	Distance Sort	Distance	Venue
Beat the Heat Slidell	20260807	Aug 7 to Aug 9, 2026	Slidell	33	33 miles	Fritchie Park Gym
SJA Alumnae 4th Annual	20260815	Aug 15, 2026	Baton Rouge	78	78 miles	LSU Tennis Complex
Louisiana Open at Stacks	20260819	Aug 19 to Aug 23, 2026	Baton Rouge	73	73 miles	Stacks Pickleball
Shot Starter Float Pickleball	20260822	Aug 22, 2026	Schriever	57	57 miles	Community Pickleball Club
Rock and Roll Round Robin	20260828	Aug 28 to Aug 30, 2026	Foley	185	185 miles	Foley Event Center
YSAP MiLP Moneyball	20260828	Aug 28 to Aug 29, 2026	New Orleans	6	6 miles	The Exchange
Labor Day at Pickleball Kingdom	20260905	Sept. 5–7, 2026	Walker	80	80 miles	Pickleball Kingdom
Louisiana Senior Games Pickleball	20260918	Sep 18 to Sep 20, 2026	Baton Rouge	73	73 miles	Stacks Pickleball
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
Bayou Battle Moneyball Tournament	20261010	Oct 10, 2026	Schriever	57	57 miles	Community Pickleball Club
New Orleans Gold Cup	20261024	Oct. 24–25, 2026	New Orleans	6	6 miles	The Exchange
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
The Pickleball DRS Fall Classic	20261106	Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026	Flowood	192	192 miles	Flowood Pickleball Complex
Americana YMCA Reindeer Games	20261212	Dec. 12, 2026	Zachary	96	96 miles	Americana YMCA

Registration Deadlines Coming Up

Aug. 3: SJA Alumnae Association Tournament closes at 11:55 PM.
Aug. 5: Louisiana Open registration closes.
Aug. 10: Rock and Roll Round Robin closes, and YSAP MiLP Moneyball pricing increases after this date.
Not open when checked Aug. 2: The Dink MiLP v3 in Biloxi has dates and a venue, but registration details remain TBA.

What changed in this update: I added eight events and removed five that had already ended. I left the 2026 Pickleball World Championships off because the Dallas area is outside this page’s practical driving range. I also held back the Nov. 7 Money Hill Bangers Tournament until a live registration page or organizer signup contact is available.

Closest to Metairie: 0 to 40 Miles

Beat the Heat / Keep Slidell Beautiful Pickleball Tournament

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration page live. Indoor August play, youth divisions, and a $15 youth entry make Beat the Heat one of the easiest events on this list for families to say yes to.

Approx. 33 miles from 70001
Aug. 7–9, 2026
Fritchie Park Gym, 905 W. Howze Beach Rd., Slidell, LA
Youth Open Doubles is Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Women’s and men’s doubles are Saturday; mixed doubles is Sunday.
The posted entry fee is $15 for youth and $50 for adults for one or two events.
Tournament Director: Bud Kline, 985-960-0585, ckline43783@gmail.com.

YSAP MiLP Moneyball Pickleball Tournament Fall 2026

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration page live. YSAP is the closest posted moneyball option, with open doubles Friday and MiLP team play Saturday. The $4,500 pool depends on registration totals, so read the payout details before treating it like guaranteed money.

Approx. 6 miles from 70001
Aug. 28–29, 2026
The Exchange, 2120 Rousseau St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Open/advanced doubles is Friday; MiLP DUPR 14 and 16 are Saturday.
MiLP teams must include two men and two women.
The organizer advertises a $4,500 prize pool, subject to registration totals.
Prices increase after Aug. 10.

2026 Pickle in the Dell

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration page live. Pickle in the Dell has one of the broadest local schedules: adult doubles, open singles, youth doubles, three age bands, and up to three events for one adult entry fee.

Approx. 30–40 miles from 70001
Oct. 2–4, 2026
John Slidell Park Pickleball Complex, Slidell, LA
Registration ends Sept. 29, 2026.
Women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles plus open singles and youth doubles.
Adult age groups are 18–49, 50–64, and 65+.
The posted entry fee is $45 for up to three adult events and $25 for youth; a DUPR ID is required.

The New Orleans Gold Cup @ The Exchange

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration page live. The six-game guarantee is the main reason the Gold Cup stands out locally, especially for players who want indoor courts and rating-based divisions.

Approx. 6 miles from 70001
Oct. 24–25, 2026
The Exchange, 2120 Rousseau St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Registration ends Oct. 21, 2026.
Open to players from 2.5 through 5.0.
The event advertises a six-game guarantee with singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
Indoor air-conditioned venue with six permanent courts and open cash-prize divisions.

12th Annual Raphael Village Tennis & Pickleball Fun-Raiser

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration page live. Raphael Village is the charity-and-costume option: singles and doubles on Halloween weekend, plus a Friday patron party at The Exchange.

Approx. 30–40 miles from 70001
Oct. 31, 2026
LSU New Orleans Tennis Center, New Orleans, LA
Pickleball singles and doubles are available.
The organizer advertises early-bird discounts through Sept. 15.
The Patron Party is Friday, Oct. 30 at The Exchange.
Halloween costumes are encouraged.

Monster Mash and Bash – Jefferson Parish

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration page live. At roughly five miles from 70001, Monster Mash and Bash is the true backyard option for Metairie players. It requires DUPR and advertises at least four matches.

Approx. 5 miles from 70001
Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 2026
JPRD Pickleball Complex, 500 Eisenhower Ave., Metairie, LA 70003
Registration ends Oct. 25, 2026.
Men’s and women’s doubles are Saturday; mixed doubles is Sunday.
Skill levels 2.5 through 4.5 and age groups 15+ through 80+ are listed.
A DUPR ID is required; minimum four-match guarantee.

Easy Drive (41 to 80 miles)

SJA Alumnae Association’s Fourth Annual Pickleball Tournament

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration closes Aug. 3 at 11:55 PM. SJA is a one-day indoor fundraiser for players 21 and older, with women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles.

Approx. 78 miles from 70001
Aug. 15, 2026
LSU Tennis Complex, 3056 Gourrier Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Registration closes Aug. 3, 2026 at 11:55 PM.
Check-in opens at 8:00 AM and play begins at 8:30 AM.
Women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles divisions; players must be 21 or older.
The posted entry fee is $65 per player, plus $25 for each additional division.

Louisiana Open 2026

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration closes Aug. 5. The Louisiana Open has the widest competitive range on this list, from junior and amateur play to senior and open prize-money divisions, with matches scheduled for DUPR reporting.

Approx. 73 miles from 70001
Aug. 19–23, 2026
Stacks Pickleball, 9550 Dawnadele Ave., Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Registration runs through Aug. 5, 2026.
Current divisions include senior 50+ and 60+, open prize-money play, and junior events.
Matches are scheduled for DUPR reporting.
Contact: bee@stackspb.com or danny+laopen@stackspb.com.

Shot Starter Float Pickleball Fundraiser

Status checked Aug. 2: Register through the organizer. Shot Starter is a one-day indoor fundraiser with an $80 team entry and divisions for men, women, co-ed teams, and players 50 and older.

Approx. 57 miles from 70001
Aug. 22, 2026
Community Pickleball Club, 2081 W. Park Ave., Schriever, LA
Play begins at 9:00 AM in an air-conditioned indoor facility.
Current divisions include men’s, women’s, co-ed, and 50+.
Registration is handled by organizer contact or Venmo @Julie-Bascle.
Contact: 985-209-8729 or jojo.cheramie@gmail.com.

Labor Day at Pickleball Kingdom

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration form live. Labor Day at Pickleball Kingdom spreads women’s, men’s, youth, and mixed doubles across three days, with adult age groups through 65+.

Approx. 70–80 miles from 70001
Sept. 5–7, 2026
Pickleball Kingdom, Walker, LA
Women’s and youth doubles are Saturday, men’s doubles Sunday, mixed doubles Monday.
Adult age groups run from 18–34 through 65+.
The posted adult entry fee is $60 for one or two events; youth entry is $40.
A DUPR ID is required.

Louisiana Senior Games 2026 – Pickleball

Status checked Aug. 2: Event information live. Louisiana Senior Games is the dedicated senior event on this list. Read the eligibility and qualification rules carefully before registering.

Approx. 73 miles from 70001
Sept. 18–20, 2026
Stacks Pickleball, 9550 Dawnadele Ave., Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Friday play is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Saturday and Sunday play is scheduled from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The official ball is the Penn Pro40.
Check the event’s eligibility and qualification rules before registering.

Bayou Battle Moneyball Tournament

Status checked Aug. 2: Register through the organizer. Bayou Battle is the most straightforward moneyball here: a guaranteed $5,000 purse, separate 50+ and open sessions, and a $200 team entry.

Approx. 57 miles from 70001
Oct. 10, 2026
Community Pickleball Club, 2081 W. Park Ave., Schriever, LA
50+ division runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM with a listed $2,000 prize pool.
Open division begins at 3:00 PM with a listed $3,000 prize pool.
Maximum 24 teams per division; the posted buy-in is $200 per team.
Contact: 985-209-8729 or jojo.cheramie@gmail.com.

Longer Road Trips: 81 Miles to About 3 Hours

Rock and Roll Round Robin

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration closes Aug. 10. The drive to Foley is longer, but the posted entry includes two events at an 18-court indoor facility.

Approx. 185 miles from 70001
Aug. 28–30, 2026
Foley Event Center, 1001 E. Pride Blvd., Foley, AL 36535
Registration ends Aug. 10, 2026.
The posted entry fee is $50 per player and includes two events.
Indoor tournament at the 18-court Foley Event Center.

The Dink MiLP v3 @ The Picklr Biloxi

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration not yet open. The dates and venue are posted for this MiLP v3 team event, but signup details were still marked TBA.

Approx. 85 miles from 70001
Sept. 25–27, 2026
The Picklr Biloxi, 2649 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531
MiLP v3 team-format event.
Registration details were still marked TBA when I checked on Aug. 2.
Check the live event page before making travel plans.

Paddles For Progress

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration page live. At $35 per player, Paddles For Progress is one of the lowest-cost road-trip options. The format includes round-robin play, medal rounds, age splits, skill levels from 2.5 to 3.5, and a weather backup date.

Approx. 104 miles from 70001
Sept. 26, 2026
Bayou Bend Fitness Center, 1909 Northwest Blvd., Franklin, LA 70538
Registration ends Sept. 11, 2026.
Men’s and women’s doubles for ages 18–49 and 50+ at 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5.
Round robin followed by medal rounds.
The Swish app is required; weather contingency date is Oct. 3.

2026 $$ The Club Fall Challenge $$ by PIG

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration page live. The Club Fall Challenge spreads singles, gender doubles, and mixed doubles across three days, with a four-match guarantee and an estimated $7,500 to $8,000 prize pool.

Approximately 194 miles from 70001
Oct. 2–4, 2026
The Club at The Township, 151 Southlake Ave., Ridgeland, MS 39157
Registration ends Sept. 27, 2026.
Friday singles, Saturday gender doubles, Sunday mixed doubles.
Early pricing starts at $45 plus $15 per event.
The organizer estimates a $7,500 to $8,000 prize pool.

The Pickleball DRS Fall Classic

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration page live. The DRS Fall Classic is US Senior Pickleball-approved and advertises four games per event, age divisions from 10 through 110, and a published refund deadline.

About 192 miles from 70001
Nov. 6–8, 2026
Flowood Mississippi Pickleball Complex, 694 Liberty Road, Flowood, MS 39232
Registration ends Nov. 2, 2026.
The posted cost is $55 per player plus $10 per event.
The posted age divisions run from 10 through 110, with four games guaranteed per event.
Refund deadline is Oct. 24.

Americana YMCA Reindeer Games

Status checked Aug. 2: Registration page live. Americana YMCA Reindeer Games is the late-season holiday option, with a DUPR-rated fundraiser format, set partners, and mixed-gender round-robin play.

Approximately 96 miles from 70001
Dec. 12, 2026
Americana YMCA, 4200 Liberty Way, Zachary, LA
Registration ends Dec. 8, 2026.
The posted entry fee is $50 for the first division and $10 for the second.
The event offers set-partner and mixed-gender round-robin formats.
Host: Chris Anders, 225-773-1406, Canders@ymcabr.org.

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

Which Tournament Actually Fits You?

Start with the drive. Decide how much windshield time your weekend can honestly survive. A four-game guarantee can feel a lot less generous after a three-hour ride home.
Choose the day you actually want. Round robins usually give newer tournament players more repeated play. Brackets can get serious quickly. MiLP adds team strategy. Moneyball adds stronger financial and competitive pressure.
Check the deadline before the event date. The event date tells you the weekend; the deadline tells you whether you can still enter.
Use the right rating. If an event requires DUPR, read what DUPR means and how it works, then check which DUPR rating the event should use. If you are unsure where you belong, use the PickleTip guide to skill levels, ratings, and rankings.
Do not assume the fine print is standard. Confirm partner rules, age and skill divisions, game guarantees, start times, refund terms, and weather plans before paying.

For your first tournament: Do not choose by prize pool or event name. Look for a clear skill division, a round robin or useful game guarantee, and a drive short enough that a long day does not become a miserable one. Then read how to prepare for a pickleball tournament and the PickleTip tournament strategy guide.

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

Stuff Players Usually Ask Me

What is the closest upcoming tournament to Metairie?

Beat the Heat in Slidell is the next event. The closest later choices are YSAP MiLP Moneyball and New Orleans Gold Cup at The Exchange, Monster Mash and Bash at JPRD, Pickle in the Dell in Slidell, and the Raphael Village Fun-Raiser in New Orleans.

Which events are indoors?

Beat the Heat, SJA, Louisiana Open, Shot Starter, YSAP MiLP Moneyball, Rock and Roll Round Robin, Louisiana Senior Games, and New Orleans Gold Cup are posted at indoor or air-conditioned venues. In August, that belongs near the top of the decision—not buried under the address.

Which events have moneyball or cash prizes?

YSAP advertises a $4,500 pool tied to registration totals. Bayou Battle advertises a guaranteed $5,000 pool. The Club Fall Challenge estimates $7,500 to $8,000, and New Orleans Gold Cup includes open cash-prize divisions. A posted pool does not tell you what your division will pay, so check the team cap, payout rules, and registration count before treating it like a payday.

Which tournaments may be best for a first-time player?

Based on the posted formats, start with events that offer clear skill divisions, round-robin play, or a useful match guarantee. Paddles For Progress posts a round robin followed by medal rounds. New Orleans Gold Cup advertises six games. Monster Mash and Bash and The Club Fall Challenge advertise at least four. The best choice still depends on whether your division has enough teams to run as posted.

Which events offer senior, youth, singles, or DUPR play?

Louisiana Senior Games is the dedicated senior event, while Louisiana Open and Bayou Battle also publish senior divisions. Beat the Heat, Pickle in the Dell, Louisiana Open, and Labor Day at Pickleball Kingdom include youth or junior play. Pickle in the Dell, New Orleans Gold Cup, Raphael Village Fun-Raiser, and The Club Fall Challenge publish singles. YSAP MiLP Moneyball, Pickle in the Dell, Monster Mash and Bash, Louisiana Open, Labor Day at Pickleball Kingdom, and Americana YMCA Reindeer Games either require DUPR, advertise DUPR reporting, or describe the event as DUPR-rated. The organizer’s live page is the final word on whether every match will count.

How current is this list?

I last checked the page on Aug. 2, 2026. Click the organizer page once more before you pay or leave home. Brackets combine, prices move, start times change, and outdoor plans can shift after this calendar is updated.

Before you leave: A calendar gets you interested; the organizer’s latest page gets you to the right court at the right time.

Running a Tournament Near New Orleans?

If you are organizing a tournament within roughly three hours of New Orleans, send PickleTip the event date, venue, registration link, format, divisions, pricing, and organizer contact through the contact method connected to the PickleTip About page. I will not add an event from a mystery flyer with no working path to register.