2026 TOLEDO
PICKLEBALL CLASSIC
& EXPO
Hosted by Juice House at the University of Toledo.
April 11, 2026
General Public Registration
Learn more about the event:
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April 11, 2026
7 AM – 5 PM
University of Toledo
Main Campus
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!
Event Registration closes on March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Also March 1, 2026 at 11:59 for the Free Kids Clinic.
All players receive a free T-shirt and lunch.
OFFICIAL BALL SPONSOR:
OFFICIAL BALL SPONSOR
1 – Free Kids Clinic (Age 7 to 13)
Register today for a FREE 30-minute kids clinic session where a local pro will teach pickleball basics. Book sessions from 1-3 PM!
Parents are required to be present.
FREE ENTRY
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!
FREE ENTRY
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! The student organization bracket has been filled, sign up to join the waitlist.
FREE ENTRY
4 – Company and Organization Bracket
Who’s the best company pickleball players in town?
Battle it out in the LARGEST intercompany tournament to claim the regional title! Become a sponsor to play! See the prizes! Company bracket is full, tabling spots still available. See the sponsorship levels!
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Community Expo
Network with other businesses & organizations
Recruitment and internship opportunities
College exploration for high school students
Registration closes March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Join and network
Interested in tabling?
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
FEATURED PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Tournament 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
Coming April 11, 2026! Sign up today.
Spots are limited and filling up fast. Register now!
Event Registration closes on March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM. All players receive a free T-shirt and lunch.
Free Kids Clinic (Age 7 to 13)
High School Bracket
UToledo Student
Organization Bracket
Company & Organization Bracket (FILLED)
REGISTRATION CLOSED
SPONSORSHIP
Companies and organizations must choose a sponsorship level for their team(s) to compete in the tournament and to table in the career futures expo. Once your registration is submitted, you’ll receive a payment link to finalize your sponsorship level and activate benefits. Company tournament spaces are filled.
Platinum - $3,000
- Special recognition at opening ceremony & closing ceremony
- Large banner at designated outdoor court
- 2x branded courtside signage
- Name and logo recognition in event materials
- Event website
- Social media posts
- Newsletters
- Full page ad in UToledo student publication
- Premier tabling location at Career Futures Expo (Including free event T-shirt and complementary lunch)
Gold - $1,500
- Small banner at designated outdoor court
- 2x branded courtside signage
- Name and logo recognition in event materials
- Event website
- Social media posts
- Newsletters
- Half page ad in UToledo student publication
- High-traffic tabling area at Career Futures Expo (Including free event T-shirt and complementary lunch)
Silver - $750
- 1x branded courtside signage
- Name and logo recognition in all event materials
- Event website
- Social media posts
- Newsletters
- Tabling area at Career Futures Expo (Including free event T-shirt and complementary lunch)
Bronze - $300
- Tabling area at Career Futures Expo (Including free event T-shirt and complementary lunch)
- Logo on company website
Benefits*
Platinum
$3,000
Gold
$1,500
Silver
$750
Bronze
$300
Special recognition at opening & closing ceremony
High visibility banners
Large banner
Small banner
Branded event signage
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Name and logo recognition in event materials
– Event website
– Social media posts
– Newsletters
Logo on event website
Ad page in UToledo student publication
Promote your company/organization to the entire UToledo student body in the campus’s sole printed student publication, The JuicePress
Full page
Half page
1 Table at Career Futures Expo
Premier tabling location
Tabling area
Tabling area
Tabling area
Company tournament bracket team registration
Team registration full
* Print deadline for event signage inclusion is March 1, 2026.
** A payment link will be emailed to you upon completion of registration. If you prefer paying via check, please make it payable to Juice House, LLC and send all checks to:
Juice House, LLCP.O. Box 350381Toledo, OH 43615
Your sponsorship will support the event in the following ways:
Tournament equipment
Supports purchase of professional nets, barriers, and premium balls.
Tournament venue courts
Covers rental and preparation costs of 22 indoor/outdoor courts for matches.
Banners & signage
Funds high-quality on-court, welcome, and directional signage for a professional event setting.
Tournament T-Shirts
Supplies commemorative T-shirts for lasting sponsor visibility.
Refreshment station
Keeps players fueled and hydrated with water, electrolytes, and healthy snacks.
Lunch
Provides meals for 200–250 players and volunteers (in-kind welcome).
Kids Clinic
Funds equipment and materials for kids’ pickleball clinic sessions.
Parking
Supports convenient parking for players and spectators.
Awards & Prizes
Funds prize money, UToledo student organization funding, and educational awards for high school students.
Oversized Award Checks
Covers 9 oversized presentation checks for awards.
PREMIER SPONSORS
OFFICIAL BALL SPONSOR
MAJOR SPONSORS
SUPPORTING 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]
