2026 TOLEDO
PICKLEBALL CLASSIC
& EXPO
Hosted by Juice House at the University of Toledo.
April 11, 2026
Thanks to all the attendees!
Learn more about the event:
Tournament Schedule
FEATURED PARTNERS & SPONSORS
EVENT
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April 11, 2026
7 AM – 5 PM
University of Toledo
Main Campus
See highlights from the event
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT +
COMMUNITY EXPO
Connecting our
campus and community
on the courts!
A pickleball event like no other!
Our mission is to foster regional connectedness by blending pickleball with open-campus engagement, drawing students, families, and the Northwest Ohio community together for a lively, healthy, and connected celebration at UToledo.
Tournament Details
4 levels of play
Register Now! Limited Spots Available!
Sign up today for the High School Team Bracket.
All players receive a free T-shirt and lunch.
OFFICIAL BALL SPONSOR:
OFFICIAL BALL SPONSOR
1 – Free Kids Clinic (Age 7 to 13)
FREE 30-minute kids clinic sessions where a local pro will teach pickleball basics from 1-3 PM!
Parents are required to be present.
2 – High School Bracket
Calling all high school students in the area! Compete against local area students for an educational cash prize and see who’s the best pickleball player in town! See the prizes! Parents must be present during the competition.
3 – UToledo Student Organization Bracket
Show your team spirit! Represent your student organization and compete for a cash prize for funding your student organization. See the prizes!
4 – Company and Organization Bracket
Who’s the best company pickleball players in town?
Companies battled it out in the LARGEST intercompany tournament to claim the regional title! See the prizes! See the sponsorship levels!
Community Expo
UToledo Rec Center, 12 – 3 PM
Network with other businesses & organizations
Recruitment and internship opportunities
College exploration for high school students
EXHIBITORS
…AND MORE!
Community
Carnival
Food &
Music
Bringing everyone together
- 14,000+ UToledo students
- 5,000+ UToledo employees
- 1,000+ professionals & attendees
- and the greater community
Tournament Cash Prizes
Prize is split for winning doubles teams in high school and company & organization brackets.
Educational Awards for High School Students
1st
$500
2nd
$300
3rd
$150
Support awards for UToledo student organizations
1st
$500
2nd
$300
3rd
$150
Company & Organization team prizes
Team Spirit Award
For the team coming with the best sportsmanship and spirit for the community
Prize TBD
Hosted April 11, 2026!
Thank you to all who came to celebrate with us!
Free Kids Clinic (Age 7 to 13)
High School Bracket
UToledo Student
Organization Bracket
Company & Organization Bracket (FILLED)
PLATINUM SPONSORS
OFFICIAL BALL SPONSOR
GOLD & SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
https://www.blackdiamondgrows.com/
PRESENTING PARTNER
EVENT PARTNERS
F.A.Q.
Who can register?
The 2026 Toledo Pickleball Classic is open to three team categories: 1) High school students, 2) UToledo student organizations, and 3) Company and organizations. Student orgs are limited to one team of 2 players each. Company and organizations are also limited to 1 team each unless they are a platinum sponsor.
Can we add a substitute?
Teams will not be granted substitutes.
What if it rains?
If weather disrupts outdoor play on Saturday, April 11, 2026, the event will be rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Who gets a T-shirt?
All registered pickleball participants will receive a free tournament t-shirt.
Refund policy?
All registration fees are non-refundable. By submitting payment, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.
Where do we park?
Parking will be free for event attendees and participants. Parking will be available at Lots 8, 9, and 18. Please refer to the event map.
What is the event schedule?
The event runs from 7:00 am–5:00 pm. A more detailed event schedule will be posted in the upcoming days, but the day will include check-in, opening ceremony, tournament play, kids clinic, career futures expo, carnival, and closing awards ceremony.
Where do we check in?
Check-in will be located inside the UToledo Student Rec Center. Please arrive between 7:00 am-7:45 am to confirm your team and career futures expo representatives, and to receive event instructions.
Have more questions? Please email us at [email protected]
