Main Body
NAPLES, FL (November 5, 2026) - YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) will welcome more than 600 athletes from across the country to the second YMCA National Pickleball Tournament, taking place November 13–15 at the USOP National Pickleball Center in Naples, Florida.
The three-day tournament will bring together YMCA pickleball players ages 18 and older for a weekend of friendly competition, camaraderie, and community. Division winners will earn a coveted invitation to register for the 2027 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, bypassing the event's highly competitive lottery process.
As one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, pickleball continues to bring people of all ages and abilities together. With its easy-to-learn rules, welcoming atmosphere, and emphasis on sportsmanship, the sport reflects the Y's commitment to fostering healthy living and meaningful connections through physical activity. The tournament is open to the public, and spectators are encouraged to attend and cheer on athletes throughout the weekend.
The 2026 YMCA National Pickleball Tournament is supported by National Hydration Sponsor Gatorade and the Y's rideshare partner of choice, Lyft.
For more information about the YMCA National Pickleball Tournament can be found here.
About the Y
Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community for more than 175 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships, and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities nationwide. Learn more at ymca.org.