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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.

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.

Aug 21–23, 2026 · CONFIRMED

Powerball Maine Amateur Championships

📍 South Portland, ME

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

Amateur PPA Backed State Championship
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Aug 22–23, 2026 · CONFIRMED

Vermont Senior Games Pickleball Doubles Championships

📍 The Edge Twin Oaks · South Burlington, VT

Vermont state doubles championship for players 50 and over, played indoors at the Twin Oaks Edge — the largest pickleball facility in the state. Gender doubles and mixed, with medals by age group. Out-of-state players are welcome.

50+ State Championship Indoor Doubles
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Sep 11–13, 2026 · CONFIRMED

NH Lakes Region Pickleball Tournament

📍 Foss Field · Wolfeboro, NH

Three days of outdoor play on 14 courts in Wolfeboro, on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. Brackets run by skill and by five-year age group, and the field is capped, so it fills up well ahead of the weekend.

Outdoor 14 Courts Age Divisions Capped Field
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Sep 19–20, 2026 · CONFIRMED

The Connecticut Gold Cup — The Pickleball Place

📍 The Pickleball Place · Vernon, CT

APA-sanctioned indoor showcase in northern Connecticut. Players 2.5–5.0 sorted by skill then age, round-robin into bracket play with a 6-game guarantee — doubles Saturday, mixed and singles Sunday. Well worth the drive south.

2.5–5.0 APA Sanctioned Indoor 6-Game Guarantee
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Sep 25–27, 2026 · CONFIRMED

Rhode Island Senior Games

📍 Ocean State Pickleball · Narragansett, RI

Rhode Island senior state games, played over three days on the coast in Narragansett. Age-graded divisions for players 50 and over, at one of the state busiest dedicated pickleball clubs.

50+ Senior Games Age Divisions
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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.

All Levels APA Sanctioned Indoor Late Season
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Real-time listings across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

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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.