Posted November 04, 2026 in Press Releases
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MORE THAN 450 PLAYERS TO COMPETE IN PICKLE IN THE LAND NOV. 5-8
Four-day tournament at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
will feature players from 10 states and four countries
WHAT: More than 450 participants from 10 states, Canada, Brazil and Australia will participate in the largest pickleball tournament in the Midwest this weekend, Nov. 5-8. The fourth annual Pickle in the Land, presented by Akron Children’s, will take place at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
Tournament Highlights
- Four Days of Action: Running from Thursday, November 5 through Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- More Than 450 Players: Participants will represent 10 states and four countries.
- Divisions for a Range of Players: Competition will include multiple age and skill divisions. View the competition dates.
- $6,400 Prize Purse: Cash prizes will be awarded across three days of elite competition. View the prize-money breakdown.
- Free Admission: Spectators can attend at no cost and enjoy competitive matches, Vendor Village and interactive activities.
- Additional Player Benefits: Each registered player will receive complimentary tickets to Cleveland Monsters and Cleveland Charge games in November.
WHO: More than 450 participants from 10 U.S. States, Canada, Brazil and Australia.
Hosted by Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Rock Entertainment Group.
WHEN: Nov. 5 – 8, 2026 (full schedule)
WHERE: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
300 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
MEDIA: Media will have opportunities to capture competition throughout the venue, interview participating players and speak with tournament organizers. Media interested in attending or arranging interviews should contact Alyssa (Bozin) Griebeler, abozin@clevelandsports.org, 216.363.1315
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About Akron Children’s: Akron Children’s is an independent, nonprofit pediatric health care system that has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, seven regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, it is the only health care system in northeast Ohio fully dedicated to pediatric care. Its vast network of Akron Children’s Pediatrics offices offers convenient access to expert pediatric primary care for patients from infancy through young adulthood. From School-Based Health Care to Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children’s Anywhere app, Akron Children’s makes it easy for today’s busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2024, the health care system provided nearly 1.5 million patient encounters and employed more than 7,300 employees. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.
About Greater Cleveland Sports Commission: Since 2000, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) is responsible for attracting over 270 sporting events which provide more than $1 billion in economic activity to Northeast Ohio. GCSC serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events. For more information, visit clevelandsports.org.
ABOUT ROCK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP: Rock Entertainment Group (REG), formed in 2021 under Dan Gilbert’s ROCK Family of Companies, oversees a diverse portfolio of sports and entertainment properties. These include the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, WNBA Cleveland Sirens coming in 2028, AHL Cleveland Monsters and NBA G League Cleveland Charge. REG operates and manages Rocket Arena, Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center on the Cuyahoga Riverfront in downtown Cleveland and Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence, Ohio. In partnership with Gray Media, REG also owns and operates Rock Entertainment Sports Network, providing 24/7 local Ohio sports and entertainment programming.