California Pickleball Tournaments include the Margaritaville USA National Championships, HUB San Diego, CAPA OC Open, Newport Beach Invitational, and NP Paseo Classic. There are over 200 pickleball tournaments in California each year.
Below is a list of some of the most prominent California pickleball tournaments, including information on the location, tournament specifications, and how to sign up.
Whether you’re looking to attend a pickleball tournament in California as a beginner, advanced player, or a spectator, read on to find the right tournament for you.
1. CVGPP at The Springs Country Club
Set in the lovely Springs Country Club in Rancho Mirage, this tournament is player favorite. Many spectators enjoy watching players battle it out on the outdoor courts.
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned – No-Referee
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- The minimum age is 17
- Sanctioning: MMP sanctioned
- Fee: USA Pickleball (skill/age) – $40.00
- Ball: Onix Dura Fast 40 Yellow
- Outdoor: Yes
- Registration
Venue
The Springs Country Club
One Duke Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 United States
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Organizer
Michael Bailin
760-285-4688
[email protected]
2. Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships
Set in the beautiful desert town of Indian Wells, this outdoor tournament is a beloved event on the pickleball calendar for players of all ages.
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40 – neon
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- 8 years old minimum
- Sanctioned: Yes
- Registration for junior divisions is $35.00
- Ball choice: Franklin X-Performance 40
- Surface: Asphalt
- Outdoor: Yes
- Livestreaming: Yes
Venue
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles Ave
Indian Wells, CA 92210 United States
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Organizer
Donn Paben
310-503-5641
[email protected]
3. Thanksgiving Pickleball Skills Tournament at Melba
This is a USA Pickleball-sanctioned tournament. Completed matches count 100% towards your UTPR rating. You can play double elimination or round robin skill events.
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned
- No-Referee
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40 – yellow
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- A $75.00 registration fee is required for the first event.
- Primary Ball: Franklin X-Performance 40
- Net: Permanent
- Surface: Concrete
- Outdoor: Yes
- Registration
Venue
Melba Bishop Pickleball Courts
5306 North River Road
Oceanside, CA 92057 United States
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Organizer
Vicente Rodriguez
442-500-4806
[email protected]
4. Jolly Jamboree
Join Templeton Tennis Ranch and WinBy2 Pickleball for a community event. Bring your toys, food, or coats for Season of Hope. This holiday season, all donations will go to San Luis Obispo County families.
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned – No-Referee
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40 – yellow
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Membership is required
- Sanctioned tournament
- $60 for registration
- Primary Ball: Franklin X-Performance 40
- Net: Permanent, Temporary
- Surface: Asphalt
- Outdoor: Yes
- Registration
Venue
Templeton Tennis Ranch
345 Championship Lane
Templeton, CA 93465 United States
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Organizer
Doug Bates
805-769-6997
[email protected]
5. The HUB San Diego – #1 Inaugural Tournament
The HUB is a double elimination tournament. All players are guaranteed two matches. Players advance by winning two out of three games to 11 (winning by two points).
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned – MMP
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40 – yellow
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Age minimum: 8
- Sanctioning: MMP sanctioned
- $100 registration fee
- Primary Ball: Franklin X-Performance 40
- Net: Permanent
- Surface: Concrete
- Outdoor: Yes
- Registration
Venue
The HUB – San Diego
9545 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977 United States
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Organizer
Pat Rolfes
714-323-2739
[email protected]
6. Super Senior Pro
A seniors-only tournament (minimum age of 60) taking place in Rancho Mirage, CA>
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40 – yellow
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Age minimum: 60
- The minimum registration fee is $130.00 (first event plus admin fee)
- Primary Ball: Franklin X-Performance 40
- Net: Permanent
- Surface: Rebound Ace
- Outdoor: Yes
- Prize Money: $15000
- Registration
Venue
Westin Rancho Mirage
71333 Dinah Shore Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 United States
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Organizer
Mike Hoxie
971-333-1744
[email protected]
8. Palm Desert SR Games
Set in the beautiful desert town of Palm Desert, this outdoor tournament is a beloved event on the pickleball calendar for players ages 50 and up.
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned – MMP
- Tournament Ball: Onix Dura Fast 40 – yellow
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Age minimum: 50
- The minimum registration fee is $95.00
- Net: Temporary
- Surface: Asphalt
- Outdoor: Yes
- Registration
Venue
Palm Desert Community Center (not Palm Springs)
43-900 San Pablo Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260 United States
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Organizer
Brett Anderson
[email protected]
9. Groundhog Shadow Classic
Set in the Racqet Club of Irvine, this outdoor tournament is a beloved event on the pickleball calendar for players ages 18 and up.
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned – MMP
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40 – green
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Age minimum: 18
- Sanctioning: MMP sanctioned
- $65.00 for registration
- Primary Ball: Franklin X-Performance 40
- Net: Permanent, Temporary
- Surface: Concrete
- Outdoor: Yes
- Registration
Venue
Racquet Club of Irvine
5 Ethel Coplen Way
Irvine, CA 92612 United States
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Organizer
Somchai Moy
949-874-8969
[email protected]
10. CAPA OC Open
Set in the Fountain Valley Tennis and Pickleball Center, this outdoor tournament is a player favorite.
Tournament Details
- Primary Ball: Onix Dura Fast 40
- Net: Permanent, Temporary
- Surface: Concrete
- Outdoor: Yes
- USA Pickleball Membership is REQUIRED
Venue
Fountain Valley Tennis and Pickleball Center
16400 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 United States
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Organizer
Angus Lee
(615)495-0399
[email protected]
11. Newport Beach Invitational
Newport Beach Invitational is the last event of the Newport Beach Series of Pickleball Tournaments. Those who win the Newport Beach Winter Open, Newport Beach Classic, and USA Pickleball Newport Beach Championships get priority pre-registration for the Newport Beach Invitational, which has $10,000 in amateur prizes.
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned – MMP
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Age minimum: 12
- Sanctioning: MMP sanctioned
- The registration fee is $85.00
- Primary Ball: Franklin X-Performance 40
- Net: Permanent
- Surface: Concrete
- Outdoor: Yes
- Prize Money: $10,000
- Registration
Venue
The Tennis Club at Newport Beach
11 Clubhouse Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660 United States
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Organizer
Co-Directors: Pat Rolfes & Steve Sutton
714-323-2739
[email protected], [email protected]
12. Zin 2 Win
The Zin 2 Win Tournament takes place on California’s Central Coast, in the heart of wine country. This is an MMP sanctioned event.
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned – No-Referee
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40 – optic yellow
- USA Pickleball Membership RequiredAge minimum: 0
- Sanctioning: MMP sanctioned
- Registration is $65.00
- Primary Ball: Franklin X-Performance 40
- Net: Permanent, Temporary
- Outdoor: Yes
- Registration
Venue
Templeton Tennis Ranch
345 Championship Lane
Templeton, CA 93465 United States
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Organizer
Doug Bates, tournament director
805-769-6997
[email protected]
13. Brews & Berries
This is a USA Pickleball-sanctioned tournament with no referee, taking place in lovely Santa Maria, California.
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned – No-Referee
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40 – yellow
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Age minimum: 13
- Sanctioning: Sanctioned
- Registration fee- $65.00
- Primary Ball: Franklin X-Performance 40
- Outdoor: Yes
- Surface: Rebound Ace
- Net: Permanent, Temporary
- Registration
Venue
Santa Maria Country Club
505 W Waller Ln
Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States
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Organizer
Mike Hoxie
971-333-1744
[email protected]
14. NP Paseo Classic
Set at The Paseo Club in Valencia, this outdoor tournament is a favorite on the pickleball calendar for players of all ages (8 and up).
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned – MMP
- Tournament Ball: Onix Dura Fast 40 – yellow
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Age minimum: 8
- Sanctioning: MMP sanctioned
- The registration fee is $60.00
- Free t-shirt with registration
- Primary Ball: Onix Dura Fast 40 – Yellow
- Outdoor: Yes
- Surface: Concrete
- Net: Permanent, Temporary
- Registration
Venue
The Paseo Club
27650 Dickason Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 United States
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Organizer
Seth Burleigh
310-904-9554
[email protected]
15. Mama Loves Pickleball
The “Mama Loves Pickleball” tournament takes place at Templeton Tennis Ranch. This outdoor tournament draws a good crowd and perfect for playing or spectating.
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned
- No Referee
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40 – optic yellow
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Minimum age: 0
- Sanctioning: MMP sanctioned
- $65.00 for registration
- Primary Ball: Franklin X-Performance 40 – Pink
- Outdoor: Yes
- Surface: Concrete
- Net: Permanent, Temporary
- Registration
Venue
Templeton Tennis Ranch
345 Championship Lane
Templeton, CA 93465 United States
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Organizer
Doug Bates
805-769-6997
[email protected]
16. American Riviera Classic of Santa Barbara
The American Riviera Classic takes place in Santa Barbara, California. A third of the player entry fees and all net profits will go to Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties, Shriners Hospital, and St. Jude Hospital.
Tournament Details
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned
- No Referee
- Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Primary Ball: Franklin X-Performance 40
- Outdoor: Yes
- Surface: Rebound Ace
- Net: Permanent
- Registration
Venue
Santa Barbara Municipal Tennis Courts
1414 Park Place
Santa Barbara, 93103 United States
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Organizer
Michael Hoxie
971-333-1744
[email protected]
17. NP Sacramento Classic
The Sacramento Classic is one of the larger tournaments in California. This outdoor tournament tends to draw a good crowd and is a good choice for spectators.
- USA Pickleball Sanctioned – MMP
- Tournament Ball: Onix Dura Fast 40
- USA Pickleball Membership Required
- Age minimum: 8
- $70.00 for registration
- You get a free shirt when you register
- Registration
Venue
Johnson Ranch Pickleball
2501 Eureka Rd
Roseville, CA 95661 United States
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Organizer
Seth Burleigh
310-904-9554
[email protected]
18. Select Medical Orange County Cup
Hosted at Lifetime Fitness in Rancho Santa Fe, this is a great tournament for players and ideal for spectators.
Venue
Lifetime Fitness Rancho San Clemente
Pickleball Complex
111 Avenida Vista Montana
San Clemente, CA 92672
Google Maps
Tournament Details
- Age minimum: 8
- Sanctioning: Not sanctioned
- $70.00 for registration
