Over the past week, several notable developments have occurred in the world of pickleball:
Upcoming Tournaments and Events
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SoCal Pickleball Tournaments: The Southern California region is hosting multiple pickleball events, including the WCPB Summer Trifecta I (Pacific Grind) from July 3–5 and July 10–12, featuring DUPR-rated round robin play and cash prizes. (socalpb.org)
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Senior Pickleball Tour in Fort Worth: A 1,250-point qualifier for players aged 50 and above is scheduled from July 10–12 at Picklr West Fort Worth, offering round robin play and national qualifying opportunities. (pickleballpowerplay.com)
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Summer Slam at Pickleball Kingdom Tigard: This premium pickleball experience, featuring a $9,000 cash prize, is set to take place from July 11–19 at Oregon’s largest indoor pickleball facility. (pickleballtournaments.com)
Major League Pickleball (MLP) Updates
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Trade Window #2: MLP has opened its second trade window, allowing teams to make roster changes until July 15, 2026. Early moves have seen players like Christian Alshon, Luca Mack, and Dylan Frazier involved in multiple trades. (prismnews.com)
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2026 Team Schedules and Event Dates: MLP has released its 2026 season schedule, featuring nine regular-season events, a Mid-Season Tournament, and an expanded playoff window. The Mid-Season Tournament is scheduled for July 8–12, 2026, in Grand Rapids, MI. (pickleballnewsasia.com)
Product Reviews
- Best Pickleball Paddles 2026 (July Update): PaddleReviewHub has updated its rankings of the best pickleball paddles for July 2026, highlighting top picks in various categories, including the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface as the best overall paddle. (paddlereviewhub.com)
Upcoming Film Release
- “The Dink”: A new sports comedy centered around pickleball, starring Jake Johnson and Ben Stiller, is scheduled for release in the United States on July 24, 2026. (en.wikipedia.org)
These events and updates reflect the dynamic and rapidly growing landscape of pickleball, encompassing competitive play, product innovations, and media representations.
