Ohio Tournaments
Pickleball tournaments in Ohio 2026
5 upcoming pickleball tournaments in Ohio between now and the end of the year.
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August 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
2 eventsDays with multiple events show the count. Today is outlined.
August 2026 · 1 tournament
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Aug 28, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026
DUPR required
2026 Ohio Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament
Stadium Park, 1200-2500 Stadium Park Dr NW · Canton, OH
- Organizer
- Ohio Senior Olympics with Hall of Fame Pickleball Club
- Skill levels
- 3.0 to 4.5+ by DUPR, ages 50 and up
- Divisions
- Men's singles, Women's singles, Men's doubles, Women's doubles, Mixed doubles
- Entry fee
- $75 plus $5 to $10 admin fee
Ohio qualifier for the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa. Skill level is set by DUPR rating at time of registration. Registration closes August 14.
September 2026 · 2 tournaments
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Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
DUPR required
The Columbus Gold Cup at Match Point
Match Point, 350 McCormick Blvd · Columbus, OH
- Organizer
- Amateur Pickleball Association (APA)
- Skill levels
- 2.5 to 5.0
- Divisions
- Men's doubles, Women's doubles, Mixed doubles, Singles
- Entry fee
- $75 first event ($65 early bird), discounted additional events
Held at the indoor facility that hosts the Arnold pickleball event in Columbus. APA seeds divisions using posted DUPR ratings; registrants must link a DUPR account.
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Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Veolia Cincinnati Cup
Lindner Family Tennis Center · Mason, OH
- Organizer
- PPA Tour
- Skill levels
- 3.0-5.0, Pro, Junior, Senior Open
- Divisions
- Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Singles
- Entry fee
- $85/player
Removed from the 2026 PPA schedule; that week became the Veolia Arizona Open in Mesa. Cincinnati returns as the Cincinnati Open, Apr 12-18, 2027.
October 2026 · 2 tournaments
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Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
DUPR rated
APP Columbus Open / Women's Open Presented by The James
Pickle and Chill · Columbus, OH
Benefit · The James Cancer Hospital (Breast Cancer Awareness)
- Organizer
- APP Tour
- Skill levels
- Amateur + Pro (women-focused signature event)
- Divisions
- Women's Doubles, Women's Singles, Mixed Doubles, Pro
- Entry fee
- $40 amateur; $160 pro ($120-$140 AARP pro)
APP Signature Event. $75k prize pool. Celebrates women in pickleball during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Powerball Ohio Amateur Championships
Paddle Taps, 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd · Worthington, OH
- Organizer
- Carvana PPA Tour / PIG
- Skill levels
- 3.0-4.5+
- Divisions
- Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Men's Singles, Women's Singles
- Entry fee
- $45-$80 + $20-$35/event
Ohio State Championship, Columbus metro. Gold medalists qualify for the Pickleball World Championships state champions brackets.
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 Ohio tournament players: what to expect, what to pack, how brackets actually run.
- First tournament
First pickleball tournament: what to expect
Event types, check-in, why losing early is fine.
- What to pack
Pickleball tournament packing list
Paddle, gear, snacks, the recovery items most players skip.
- Formats
League and tournament formats
Round-robin, double-elim, ladder. How brackets actually run.
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