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 New Orleans and Slidell plus regional stops in Biloxi, Youngsville, Baton Rouge, Foley, Ridgeland, and Flowood.

Every event listed here had a live public page, public registration path, or organizer-provided registration details with a visible date, venue, and sign-up 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: June 21, 2026

Upcoming 2026 Pickleball Tournaments Near New Orleans

At a glance: There are currently 12 live, verified tournaments within roughly a 3-hour one-way drive of 70001. The active calendar now runs from July 11 through November 8. The shortest-drive option is The NOLA Open at The Exchange, while Slidell adds a useful Northshore indoor option in August. Baton Rouge has three verified late-summer options on the board, including FOTA Pickleball Tournament 2026, the SJA Alumnae Association’s fourth annual Pickleball Tournament, and Louisiana Open 2026. Biloxi still has one of the deeper regional runs on the board, with Youngsville, Foley, Ridgeland, and Flowood adding more realistic regional options for players willing to stretch the windshield time without turning the weekend into an unreasonable road trip.

Next up: July 11 brings The NOLA Open at The Exchange in New Orleans.
Closest option: The NOLA Open at The Exchange gives local players the shortest drive among currently verified future events.
Northshore option: The Beat the Heat / Keep Slidell Beautiful Pickleball Tournament brings indoor play to Fritchie Park Gym in Slidell from August 7 through August 9.
Baton Rouge options: FOTA Pickleball Tournament 2026, the SJA Alumnae Association’s fourth annual Pickleball Tournament, and Louisiana Open 2026 give players three verified Baton Rouge dates in August.
Most active lane: Biloxi still has a strong cluster of currently verified weekends from late June through September.
Cleaned up: Past June events have been removed so the page only shows tournaments that are still ahead on the calendar.

Pick the tournament that fits your weekend best. Some players want the shortest drive, some want indoor courts, some want a bigger bracket, and some just want a fun day with friends.

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
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
FOTA Pickleball Tournament 2026	20260801	Aug 1, 2026	Baton Rouge	73	73 miles	Stacks Pickleball
Smokeshow Pickleball Tournament	20260801	Aug 1, 2026	Youngsville	130	130 miles	Smash
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
Rock and Roll Round Robin	20260828	Aug 28 to Aug 30, 2026	Foley	185	185 miles	Foley Event Center
The Dink Minor League Pickleball	20260925	Sep 25 to Sep 27, 2026	Biloxi	85	85 miles	The Picklr Biloxi
2026 $$ The Club Fall Challenge $$ by PIG	20261002	Oct 2 to Oct 4, 2026	Ridgeland	194	194 miles	The Club at The Township
The Pickleball DRS Fall Classic	20261106	Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026	Flowood	192	192 miles	Flowood Pickleball Complex

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

Latest Update Notes

This update removes tournament listings with dates that have already passed as of June 21, 2026, including Red River Rally in Ball, State Games of Mississippi 2026 – Qualifying Year in Biloxi, Port City Pickleball Summer Break Showdown in Daphne, and United Way of Southwest Alabama Emerging Leaders Tournament in Mobile. The board now focuses only on verified future events that remain realistic for New Orleans-area players, with no far-away additions that would turn tournament day into an unreasonable six-hour round trip.

Tournaments by Area

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

New Orleans: The shortest-drive lane now starts with The NOLA Open at The Exchange.
Slidell / Northshore: Beat the Heat / Keep Slidell Beautiful Pickleball Tournament gives local players a verified indoor Northshore option at Fritchie Park Gym.
Baton Rouge: FOTA Pickleball Tournament 2026, the SJA Alumnae Association’s fourth annual Pickleball Tournament, and Louisiana Open 2026 give the Baton Rouge lane three verified late-summer options.
Ball: Central Louisiana has a verified summer tournament on the board with Red River Rally at Ward 10 Recreation District.
Biloxi: A busy regional lane, with multiple verified weekends from late June through September.
Youngsville, Foley, Ridgeland, and Flowood: Longer-haul options for players willing to trade extra drive time for more choices across Acadiana, the Gulf Coast, and central Mississippi without pushing beyond a practical tournament-day drive.

Very Close to Metairie (0 to 40 miles)

The NOLA Open @ The Exchange

The shortest-drive event currently on the board. Same easy local lane, a July 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

Beat the Heat / Keep Slidell Beautiful Pickleball Tournament

A new Northshore indoor tournament at Fritchie Park Gym in Slidell. This one is useful for local players who want an August option without committing to a longer road trip, and the schedule includes youth open doubles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles across three days.

Approx. 33 miles from 70001
Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2026
Indoor at Fritchie Park Gym, 905 W. Howze Beach Rd., Slidell, LA
Youth Open Doubles is listed for Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Women’s Doubles and Men’s Doubles are listed for Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Mixed Doubles is listed for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Entry fee is listed at $15 for Open Youth and $50 for adults for one or two events
Tournament Director: Bud Kline, 985-960-0585, ckline43783@gmail.com

Easy Drive (41 to 80 miles)

FOTA Pickleball Tournament 2026

A Baton Rouge fundraiser tournament at Stacks Pickleball supporting Friends of the Animals. This one has a clear date, venue, registration path, round robin pool play, playoff brackets, medals, and cash-prize notes listed on the public tournament page.

Approx. 73 miles from 70001
Aug. 1, 2026
Stacks Pickleball, 9550 Dawnadele Ave Ste B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Registration opens Jun. 1, 2026 and ends Jul. 29, 2026
Registration cost is listed at $50 per player and changes to $60 on Jun. 15
Pool play is listed as round robin, with the top 4 teams moving into a single-elimination playoff bracket
The event is listed as the 3rd Annual Pickleball for the Pups Fundraiser supporting Friends of the Animals
Venue details list 12 indoor air-conditioned hardcourts, permanent nets, and no parking fee

SJA Alumnae Association’s Fourth Annual Pickleball Tournament

A one-day indoor Baton Rouge tournament presented by Woman’s Hospital and hosted by the St. Joseph’s Academy Alumnae Association. This event is open to alumnae, parents, and friends of SJA who are 21 and older, with women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles divisions on the schedule.

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, play begins at 8:30 AM, and tournament play is listed from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
The tournament is listed as an adult 21+ non-sanctioned event
Divisions include men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles at 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+ levels
Players choose their own doubles partner, but both players must register and pay individually
Players entering more than one division pay an additional $25 registration fee for each additional division
SJA provides tournament balls, and players should bring their own paddles
Food, water, hydration drinks, and adult beverages are listed as provided throughout the tournament
Spectator passes are listed at $20 at the door and include access to food and beverages
Proceeds support campus enhancements at St. Joseph’s Academy
Alumnae and sponsorship contact: Alli Bourgeois, bourgeoisa@sjabr.org
Tournament format and scheduling contact: Timothy Kwan, timothybkwan@gmail.com

Louisiana Open 2026

This is the big Baton Rouge stage on the board: a five-day Louisiana Open with senior divisions, regular divisions, open prize-money divisions, junior play, and a full Stacks-style tournament atmosphere. If you want a larger event without driving past the Baton Rouge lane, this one deserves a hard look.

Approx. 73 miles from 70001
Aug. 19 to Aug. 23, 2026
Stacks Pickleball, 9550 Dawnadele Ave, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Registration runs from May 18 through Aug. 5, 2026, with early bird, regular, and late registration periods
Senior divisions include dedicated 50+ and 60+ brackets
Open divisions include listed cash purses, including $1,000 doubles purses and $500 singles purses when minimum registration thresholds are met
Junior options include 10U, 12U, 14U scramble play and Open Juniors 18U divisions
All matches are listed for DUPR reporting, with round robin or pool play followed by medal brackets and/or medal matches
Contact: bee@stackspb.com or danny+laopen@stackspb.com

Worth the Drive (81 miles to roughly 3 hours)

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, 2649 Pass Rd, Biloxi, MS 39531
Registration ends Jun 22, 2026
The public listing frames it as a Minor League Pickleball event

Mississippi Senior Games 2026 – Pickleball

A late-July Biloxi date that remains 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, 2649 Pass Rd, Biloxi, MS 39531
Registration closes Jul 14, 2026
The public listing frames it as part of Mississippi Senior Games 2026

Smokeshow Pickleball Tournament

A new Acadiana-area tournament at Smash in Youngsville, giving Louisiana players another verified Aug. 1 option outside the Baton Rouge and Gulf Coast lanes.

Within roughly a 3-hour drive of 70001
Aug. 1, 2026
Smash, 2822 Bonin Road, Youngsville, LA 70592
Registration opens Jun. 8, 2026 and ends Jul. 30, 2026
Registration cost is listed at $60 per player
Venue details list 4 courts, portable nets, and Life Time ball
The public listing is hosted on PickleballTournaments.com with checkout registration available

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 MiLP v3 @ The Picklr Biloxi, Mississippi (MiLP)

Another Biloxi MiLP weekend, this time later in the season. The current structured listing uses MiLP v3 branding while keeping the same Biloxi venue and September weekend.

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 MiLP v3 event at The Picklr Biloxi

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, 694 Liberty Road, 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]: A Lake Charles fundraiser tournament and possible additional Northshore listings were found, but they need stronger distance, venue, or registration confirmation before being added to the public board.

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? New Orleans is the easy local lane. Slidell gives the Northshore a close indoor option. Baton Rouge is the most manageable Louisiana road-trip lane, now with multiple August tournament choices. Biloxi, Youngsville, Foley, Ridgeland, and Flowood ask for more commitment before the first serve is even hit, but they still stay inside a practical regional-tournament range.
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. Some have round robin structure. Some are larger showcase-style events with senior, open, and junior divisions. Some use singles, doubles, fundraiser, youth, adult-only, or playoff formats. 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, paddle rules, refund windows, weather policies, registration details, 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 The NOLA Open at The Exchange in New Orleans. It stays firmly in the short-drive lane for most local players around Metairie and New Orleans. The Beat the Heat / Keep Slidell Beautiful Pickleball Tournament is also a close Northshore option in August.

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. Some smaller events may route registration through a Facebook post, Eventbrite, Google Form, Global Pickleball Network, or a platform checkout page, so always confirm the details before paying.

Are there any Northshore options right now?

Yes. The Beat the Heat / Keep Slidell Beautiful Pickleball Tournament is now listed for August 7 through August 9, 2026 at Fritchie Park Gym in Slidell. Additional Northshore events will be added when a future verified public event page or registration path is live and the date has not already passed.

Is there a Baton Rouge tournament on the page?

Yes. The Baton Rouge listings currently include FOTA Pickleball Tournament 2026 on August 1, the SJA Alumnae Association’s fourth annual Pickleball Tournament on August 15, and Louisiana Open 2026 from August 19 through August 23.

Does Biloxi really have that many nearby tournament weekends?

Right now, yes. Biloxi still has one of the stronger concentrations of verified weekends on this page, which makes it one of the busier regional lanes for players around New Orleans.

Are all listings here pulled from live event pages?

That is the standard for inclusion. This page keeps events that had a visible public page, official registration path, or organizer-provided registration details with enough information to verify title, date, location, and sign-up path at the time of review.

Are there Mississippi tournaments beyond Biloxi?

Yes. This page currently includes 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.

Are Slidell, Baton Rouge, and Youngsville still included?

Yes. The Beat the Heat / Keep Slidell Beautiful Pickleball Tournament in Slidell, the SJA Alumnae Association’s fourth annual Pickleball Tournament in Baton Rouge, FOTA Pickleball Tournament 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Open 2026 in Baton Rouge, and the Smokeshow Pickleball Tournament in Youngsville remain included because they have future dates, visible venues, and usable registration paths.

If you want the shortest drive, start with New Orleans. If you want a close Northshore indoor option, check Slidell. If you want another manageable Louisiana drive, check Baton Rouge, which now has FOTA Pickleball Tournament 2026, the SJA Alumnae Association’s fourth annual Pickleball Tournament, and Louisiana Open 2026 on the board. If you are willing to stretch farther into Louisiana, Youngsville gives you another option. If you want one of the deeper regional calendars right now, Biloxi is still carrying a strong load, with Foley, Ridgeland, and Flowood giving you additional lanes to work with.

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