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Pickleball Tournaments Near You in New England

Find pickleball tournaments near you — upcoming events across all six New England states, from local fun events to USA Pickleball–sanctioned tournaments.

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2.0–3.0 Beginner/Open

Fun formats, lots of court time, great for your first event. No ranking required.

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3.0–3.5 Intermediate

Where most improving players compete. More competitive draws, still plenty of fun.

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4.0+ Advanced & Open

Sanctioned events, ratings points, serious competition. Be ready to dink all day.

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Charity & Fun Events

Like our Special Olympics Pickleball Classic — any level welcome, big smiles guaranteed.

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Upcoming Spotlight Tournaments

Events Jason recommends or is personally attending. Updated regularly — check the newsletter for weekly picks.

Oct 2–4, 2026 · CONFIRMED

Powerball Maine Amateur Championships

📍 The Wicked Pickle · South Portland, ME

Maine leg of the Carvana PPA Tour amateur state championship series, and the biggest amateur draw in the state this fall. Skill-level brackets with age divisions where the numbers allow. Registration closes Sep 29.

Amateur PPA Backed State Championship
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Oct 16–17, 2026 · CONFIRMED

UMass Lowell Pickleball Homecoming Slam

📍 UMass Lowell Campus Rec Center · Lowell, MA

Indoor homecoming-weekend tournament at UMass Lowell's rec center, and about as close to North Central Mass as a big field gets — well over 100 players already in. DUPR and skill-based doubles from 3.0 to 4.5 with 55-plus age divisions. Registration closes Oct 12.

Indoor DUPR / Skill 3.0–4.5 55+ Divisions
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Oct 16–18, 2026 · CONFIRMED

Bostonpickle.life $10,000 Grand Slam — The Final Slam

📍 Centerline Pickleball Club · Warwick, RI

The fourth and final leg of Boston Pickle's $10,000 Grand Slam money series, indoors at Centerline in Warwick — this is the weekend the season-long points race is settled. Moneyball doubles, mixed and skinny singles across three days. Registration stays open right up to Oct 16.

Indoor Money Series Moneyball Series Finale
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Oct 24–25, 2026 · CONFIRMED

ELEVENO Cobweb Classic

📍 ELEVENO Pickleball, Patriot Place · Foxborough, MA

Halloween-weekend DUPR-rated event at ELEVENO's club inside Patriot Place. Gender doubles and mixed/co-ed doubles, open to all levels. Registration closes Oct 22.

Indoor DUPR-Rated All Levels Doubles / Mixed
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Nov 7–8, 2026 · CONFIRMED

The Maine Open

📍 The Picklr Westbrook · Westbrook, ME

The last big indoor weekend on the New England calendar before winter, just outside Portland. APA-sanctioned and open to all skill levels, matched by skill then age, with most players getting 7–9 games. Registration closes Nov 3.

All Levels APA Sanctioned Indoor Late Season
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Dec 5–6, 2026 · CONFIRMED

The Bay State Gold Cup @ The Picklr Burlington

📍 The Picklr Burlington · Burlington, MA

An indoor winter weekend at The Picklr in Burlington, just north of Boston — a good one to keep the season going once the outdoor courts close. Players 2.5 to 5.0 sorted by skill then age, with doubles, mixed and singles. Registration closes Dec 2.

Indoor Winter 2.5–5.0 Skill + Age
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Jan 29–31, 2027 · CONFIRMED

NETS II — Fifth Leg @ Boston Pickle Club

📍 Boston Pickle Club · Norwell, MA

A winter leg of the New England Tournament Series II, played indoors at Boston Pickle Club's Norwell facility. Skill brackets 3.0 to 4.5 in men's, women's and mixed doubles — a rare deep-winter option when most of the calendar goes quiet. Early-bird pricing ends Dec 9.

Indoor Winter Series 3.0–4.5
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Where to Find Tournaments

Tournament Listing Sites

Multiple sites list New England tournaments. Check them all — events aren't always cross-posted.

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Pickleball Tournaments

The most comprehensive listing site. Filter by state, skill level, and date. Best starting point for New England events.

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Swish Pickleball

Growing tournament platform with New England events. Great for finding local and regional competitions.

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USA Pickleball Tournament Finder

Official sanctioned events and ratings tournaments. Required if you're building your DUPR rating or competing for rankings.

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DUPR

Find DUPR-rated events and track your rating. The industry-standard rating system for competitive players.

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PPA Tour

Pro Pickleball Association events. Check when the tour is near New England and catch the pros live.

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Major League Pickleball (MLP)

The team-based pro league with a fast, high-energy format and the sport’s biggest stars. Follow the action and watch for events coming near New England.

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Local Club Events

Many New England clubs run their own tournaments — check the courts directory and contact venues directly for local events.

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By State

Pickleball Tournaments by State

The local tournament scene, state by state — each page also maps courts to practice on.

  • Massachusetts — the biggest scene in New England.
  • Connecticut — Hartford, the shoreline & Fairfield County.
  • Rhode Island — Providence, Warwick & the shore.
  • New Hampshire — Merrimack Valley, Lakes Region & Seacoast.
  • Vermont — Burlington & the Champlain Valley.
  • Maine — Portland & the southern coast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there pickleball tournaments in New England?

Yes — New England has a busy tournament calendar across all six states, from casual rec events to USA Pickleball–sanctioned tournaments. Massachusetts hosts the most, concentrated spring through fall with indoor play in winter.

How do I find pickleball tournaments near me?

Start with your state below — we track upcoming New England tournaments with dates, venues, divisions and registration links, updated weekly. Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont and Maine each have their own page so you can see what\x27s near you. We also send the New England weekend slate each week in The Weekly Serve.

Do I have to be good to play in a pickleball tournament?

No. Tournaments run brackets by skill rating (2.5 for beginners up to 5.0+), so you only play people at your level. Many events have novice or beginner divisions for your first event.

What do pickleball tournaments cost?

Most charge a base entry fee around $50–$75 for your first event plus a smaller add-on per additional event. Larger sanctioned events cost a bit more and may include a player packet or DUPR fee.