California Tournaments

Pickleball tournaments in California 2026

2 upcoming pickleball tournaments in California between now and the end of the year.

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September 2026 · 1 tournament

  • Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

    DUPR rated

    World Pickleball Tour San Francisco Showdown

    The HUB Sports Club Alameda, 800 W Tower Ave · Alameda, CA

    Organizer
    World Pickleball Tour
    Skill levels
    3.0 to 5.0
    Divisions
    Doubles Saturday, Mixed doubles Sunday, Singles afternoons
    Entry fee
    $65 per player

    Amateur-only tour stop. Registration closes September 20.

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October 2026 · 1 tournament

  • Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

    DUPR required

    2026 USA Pickleball National Championships

    Barnes Tennis Center · San Diego, CA

    Organizer
    USA Pickleball
    Skill levels
    3.0-5.0+, Pro, Junior, Senior
    Divisions
    Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Pro, Junior, Senior
    Entry fee
    $250 + $65/event amateur ($130/event pro, $25/event junior and wheelchair)

    USA Pickleball's flagship championship. Priority registration Aug 10-24 (Golden Ticket winners, 2025 gold medalists, eligible 70+); tier 2 opens Sep 2 via TPS waitlist. An active DUPR account is required to register.

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DUPR, at a glance

Most competitive events use DUPR, a 2.000 to 8.000 rating that updates after every logged match. Events badged "DUPR required" need an account to register, "DUPR rated" report your results to DUPR, and "DUPR seeded" use your rating to build brackets. Full explainer →

Tournament prep guides

Three guides for first-time and returning California tournament players: what to expect, what to pack, how brackets actually run.

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