Minnesota Pickleball - Season Opener
May 29, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Location: Johnny Cake Ridge Park
Address: 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley, MN, 55124, USA
Format: Bracket
Entry Fee: $35
About This Tournament
Minnesota Parks and Recreation/Minnesota Pickleball run an inclusive, standardized 2026 sanctioned tournament circuit (12 tournaments, $35 local entry) with 30 divisions: men’s, women’s and mixed doubles in 3.0/3.5/4.0/4.5/open, each split into age 49-and-under and 50+. The 2026 state tournament is in Maple Grove Aug 27–30; local Tier-1 events qualify the top 4 teams (8 players) and Tier-2 the top 3 teams (6 players) for individual state spots, points from any event help state seeding, partners must both register/pay within 5 days or be waitlisted, and light snacks/water are provided (no alcohol on public courts).
Getting There
| City | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ottawa | 1373 km |
| Montreal | 1538 km |
| Toronto | 1106 km |
Nearby Facilities
- Pickleplex Barrie — 1067 km
- Pickleplex Downsview Park — 1096 km
- The Forge — 1389 km
Making the Trip
Stay Nearby
- JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America — 4.5★, 2141 Lindau Ln, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA (14.4 km)
- Radisson Blu Mall of America — 4.3★, 2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA (14 km)
- Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis — 4.3★, 3200 E 81st St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA (14.2 km)
Eat Nearby
- Dave’s Hot Chicken — 4.7★, 7720 149th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124, USA (2.7 km)
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers — 4.5★, 7501 150th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124, USA (2.5 km)
- Texas Roadhouse — 4.4★, 5545 157th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124, USA (1.5 km)
Also Coming Up
- Picasso's Pizza: Slice & Serve Pickleball Tournament at Village Glen Tennis & Pickleball Club — Nov 6–8, 2026, Village Glen Tennis & Pickleball Club
- Mixed Doubles Moneyball Tournament — Nov 7, 2026, Life Time Shelby Township
- Coupe de la Capitale - Québec — Nov 7, 2026, Quebec City Area, QC, Canada