Skechers Pickleball Paris Open 2026: Europe's biggest pickleball event

Paris is poised to once again become the epicenter of pickleball in Europe with the Skechers Pickleball Paris Open 2026 , an event eagerly awaited by the community of players, both professional and amateur. Following the success of previous editions, this competition is solidifying its position among the most important events on the European calendar.

The 3rd edition of the Skechers Pickleball Paris Open will take place from May 22nd to 24th, 2026 , at the Arthur Ashe Sports Centre in Montreuil, east of Paris. This modern sports complex, equipped with around thirty courts specially designed for pickleball, will host matches throughout this weekend of intense competition.

Skechers Pickleball Paris Open: a well-established competition format

Since its first edition, the Skechers Pickleball Paris Open has rapidly gained popularity. The second edition, held from May 23 to 25, 2025, at the Jules Ladoumègue Sports Center in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, demonstrated the scale of this phenomenon. More than 362 players from 32 different countries participated, united by a shared passion for pickleball, with no fewer than 32 categories contested over three days of tournament play .

The organizers awarded 156 medals , distributed more than €7,200 in prizes and offered more than 350 prizes to participants, figures which testify not only to the energy of the tournament, but also to the investment of the partners and the local community.

Beyond the sporting results, the event took place in a friendly atmosphere, bringing together enthusiasts of all ages and levels, and highlighting the spectacular growth of pickleball in France.

What the 2026 edition has in store

The 2026 edition, organised with the support of Skechers France, the main partner of the event, and backed by Pickleball Paris , promises to push the experience even further.

Registrations, which are now open via the official Pickleball Paris website store , are open to all players holding a valid license for the year 2026 and a DUPR identifier, required to record competitors' performances.

The choice of dates, at the end of May just before the peak summer season of major tournaments, allows both players to prepare for their pickleball season and those coming from abroad to integrate this tournament into a wider circuit of international competitions.

Registration and event format

Unlike other tournaments where you have to juggle different platforms, the Skechers Pickleball Paris Open centralizes registration directly on the website Pickleball Paris , via a dedicated page. Each player can choose their category according to their level and DUPR ranking, which ensures fair and balanced competition.

The spirit of the Skechers Pickleball Paris Open remains that of an accessible yet stimulating competition, where passionate amateurs and seasoned competitors meet in a sporting and friendly atmosphere.

The matches are organized in several phases, first in groups to ensure each participant has as many games as possible, then in a knockout bracket to determine the champions in each category. This dynamic promotes sporting intensity while strengthening human interaction around sport.

An event with international reach

One of the competition's strengths is its openness to players from all over Europe and even beyond. The 2025 edition highlighted this international dimension, with participants from many different countries, making it a major platform for cultural and sporting exchange in the world of pickleball.

This influence extends beyond Parisian infrastructure, showcasing pickleball as a friendly, modern, and rapidly growing sport across the continent. Participants, both local and international, appreciate the quality of the organization as much as the atmosphere surrounding the event, where conviviality and performance go hand in hand.

Pickleball in France: behind the event, a strong dynamic

France is seeing its pickleball scene become more structured year after year, thanks in particular to the efforts of local clubs, sports federations and events like the Skechers Pickleball Paris Open.

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has also integrated this sport into its field of activity, with increasing involvement in licenses and the organization of competitions, thus strengthening the legitimacy of these sporting events.

The rise of pickleball in France is not insignificant: this hybrid sport, combining elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, appeals because of its ease of access, its fun and social aspect, as well as the diversity of audiences it brings together — from young players to veterans, including families or sporting expatriates.

Conclusion: an event not to be missed

The Skechers Pickleball Paris Open 2026 is shaping up to be a key event on the European pickleball calendar. Combining high-level competition, international exchanges, and a celebration of sport , this event has all the ingredients for lasting success.

For all pickleball enthusiasts, this is a unique opportunity to test their skill level, experience a memorable sporting event, and share special moments with a growing community.