Austin Pickleball Events & Tournaments
Dated tournaments for the next two months, plus leagues, mixers and open play — updated monthly
Last updated: October 24, 2026 · Submit your event ↓
Upcoming Tournaments: November–December 2026
Dates, venues and fees come from each event's registration page. Organizers change details, so confirm before you register.
Fall Flannel Fest 2026
Saturday–Sunday, November 14–15, 2026 · Austin Pickle Ranch, Austin
Austin Pickle Ranch's second annual flannel-themed indoor tournament: round-robin pool play with a playoff, about two to two and a half hours of play, and medals for the top three in each division. Entry is $50–$60. Flannel encouraged, not required.
Turkey Bowl — Violet Crown Pickleball
Friday–Saturday, November 20–21, 2026 · RacFit, 1390 Robert S. Light Blvd, Buda
Violet Crown Pickleball hosts its Turkey Bowl at RacFit Buda, with a significant share of proceeds going to the St. Ignatius Food Pantry. Divisions are gated by DUPR rating and skill, with a beginner division that needs no rating (or a DUPR under 2.75). Cash or sponsored prizes; not DUPR-recorded. Entry is $35–$45.
Everything Pickleball Come & Eat It Tournament
Sunday, November 22, 2026 · Tejas PB Club, 4701 FM 3405 Bldg 7, Georgetown
A one-day tournament with divisions from novice up through higher DUPR levels, plus swag bags, snacks and a paddle giveaway drawing. Entry is free for the novice to lower-intermediate division; registration closes November 20.
Liveball Austin Winter Classic
Friday–Sunday, December 11–13, 2026 · Austin (venue to be announced)
A three-day winter event from Liveball. The organizer has listed the dates but not the venue yet. Registration opens October 26 and is listed as free.
Tournament-Day Kit
Signed up for one of these? A few small things make a long day of matches easier.
USA Pickleball approved and the official ball of the US Open. Warming up with the ball you will play with makes the first game less of an adjustment.
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Several upcoming events, including Fall Flannel Fest at Austin Pickle Ranch, are indoors. Indoor balls play slower and softer, so practice with one beforehand.
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Wrap a new overgrip the night before. A worn grip gets slicker as a long day of matches goes on, and a fresh one takes a couple of minutes to put on.
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Holds up to six paddles plus balls, water and a change of shirt, with a padded front pocket for keys and phone. Small enough to keep courtside.
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Tournament Series to Watch
APA Tournaments at Austin Pickle Ranch
2026 dates: Austin Gold Cup May 2–3 · Austin Open September 19–20 · Austin Pickle Ranch
The Amateur Pickleball Association, the largest amateur tour in the country, held two events at Austin Pickle Ranch this year. Both are done; watch the APA site for 2027 dates.
ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open
2026 dates: May 14–17 · Austin Pickle Ranch
A multi-day sanctioned event with cash payouts in the higher skill brackets. The 2026 stop has passed; check the tour listing for next year.
Apex Pickleball Club Tournaments
Monthly · Cedar Park
Apex runs tournaments on its indoor courts most months, from members-only club events to amateur opens. Its 002 Dink and Slam Pickleball Jam drew 268 players on October 24.
Pickleland Weekly Mini Tournaments
Weekly · Pickleland, 21427 Martin Lane, Pflugerville
Free mini tournaments during regular open play, plus rotating bracket formats through the year. The lowest-barrier way to get competitive games in the Austin area.
Recurring Events & Leagues
Austin Sports & Social Club — Pickleball Leagues
Multiple Austin locations
ASSC runs co-ed social pickleball leagues on weekday evenings across Austin. The format is more social than competitive — games after work, then post-game hangouts at sponsor bars. Good for players who want regular play and want to meet people, not necessarily grind ratings.
Eastside Paddle Club — Leagues & Mixers
East Austin
Eastside Paddle Club offers a mix of competitive leagues, social mixers, and lessons in East Austin. Ranges from beginner-friendly mixers to more competitive formats. Their leagues page has the current schedule.
Pickleland Weekly Events — Mixers, DUPR Scrambles & Open Play
21427 Martin Lane, Pflugerville TX
Pickleland runs the busiest weekly indoor schedule in the Austin area: DUPR-rated scrambles, themed social nights, a Singles Mixer, an LGBTQIA+ Mixer, and daily open play on 9 climate-controlled courts. If you want structured events without committing to a full league, Pickleland's drop-in event calendar changes every week.
Austin Pickle Ranch Open Play
11000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin TX
Austin Pickle Ranch offers regular open play sessions across skill levels — you don't need a partner or a reservation to participate. Open play is one of the best ways to meet Austin's broader pickleball community and play against a variety of styles and skill levels in a climate-controlled environment.
Submit Your Event
Running a tournament, league, open play session, or social meetup in Austin? We review submissions monthly and list approved events on this page at no charge.
Include the event name, date, location, skill level, cost (if any), and a registration or info link. We'll reach out if we have questions.
Submit an Event →This page is updated monthly. Send an event at least two weeks before its date to make the next update.
Find More Austin Pickleball Events
The best way to stay current on Austin pickleball events is to follow the venues and organizations directly. A few reliable sources:
- → PickleballTournaments.com — national tournament search, filter by Texas/Austin
- → APA Tournaments — the largest amateur tour, strong Texas presence
- → Fluid PB — registration for many Central Texas tournaments, filterable by city
- → Austin Sports & Social Club on Meetup — social leagues and mixers
- → Austin Pickleball Courts Directory — all 27 Austin-area courts with hours and contact info