Pickleball Tournaments in Colorado Springs

Quick Answer: Pickleball tournaments in Colorado Springs run all year, mostly indoors at Peak Pickleball and Springs Pickleball. The calendar includes the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket in June, the Rocky Mountain State Games in July, and the Springs Pickleball Fall Classic in September. Most events use DUPR-rated brackets and cost $50 to $95 to enter.

A pickleball tournament is a scheduled competition where players register for brackets by skill rating, age group, or both, then play a set number of matches for medals. Colorado Springs punches above its size here. The city sits at about 6,035 feet, holds two large indoor clubs, and hosts everything from a senior regional championship to a national qualifier tied to USA Pickleball’s biggest week of the year.

What Tournaments Run in Colorado Springs Every Year?

Five events anchor the local calendar, and they spread neatly across the seasons.

• Golden Ring Pickleball Championship (February). The second annual ran February 6 to 8, 2026 at Peak Pickleball. Registration was $50 plus $15 per event as of August 2026. Round robin pool play to 11, win by 2, then medal brackets. Every match went into DUPR.
• USSP Southwest Regional Championship presented by Humana (March). March 13 to 15, 2026 at Peak Pickleball, for ages 50 and up.
• USA Pickleball Golden Ticket presented by Tradier (June). June 24 to 28, 2026 at Peak Pickleball. The heavyweight of the group.
• Rocky Mountain State Games (July). July 16 to 19, 2026 at Springs Pickleball East.
• Springs Pickleball Fall Classic (September). September 18 to 20, 2026 at Springs Pickleball East. Entry was $60 per player as of August 2026, with DUPR divisions from 2.5 through 4.5-plus and an Open bracket.

That mix covers amateurs, seniors, and anyone chasing a national berth. A full list of what is open for registration this season sits in our pickleball tournaments and events directory.

Why Does the Golden Ticket Event Matter?

Gold medalists at a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event earn priority pre-registration for the National Championships. That single perk is why these brackets fill.

The Colorado Springs stop ran June 24 to 28, 2026 at Peak Pickleball, 1730 Briargate Blvd. Entry was $95 for the tournament fee plus $45 per bracket as of August 2026. Divisions covered men’s and women’s doubles, mixed doubles, singles, and juniors, across five skill levels from 3.0 to 5.0 and age groups from 19 through 80 and over.

The scoring setup is worth knowing before you sign up. Regular matches used side-out scoring to 15, win by 2. Medal matches switched to best of three games to 11, win by 2. Players could enter one event per day, and a connected DUPR account was required at registration.

What Is the Rocky Mountain State Games?

It is Colorado’s largest multi-sport festival, and pickleball is one of the 37 sports it carried in 2025, its 24th year.

The 2026 pickleball competition ran July 16 to 19 at Springs Pickleball East, 2975 New Center Point. Entry was a $60 flat rate plus $10 for each additional event and a $5 surcharge as of August 2026. Brackets split by gender, by age (5 to 34, 35 to 59, and 60 and over), and by skill (3.0 and under, 3.5, and 4.0 and above).

Format is all round robin with playoffs for gold, silver, and bronze. Most divisions play to 15, the top four teams advance, and all matches are logged to DUPR. Sunday brackets start at 10 a.m. rather than 8 a.m. so players can make morning services.

Where Are These Tournaments Played?

Almost every one lands at a climate-controlled indoor club, which is a mercy in a city that can snow in May.

Peak Pickleball on Briargate Blvd runs 24 oversized indoor courts and hosts the Golden Ticket, the Golden Ring, and the USSP regional. Springs Pickleball operates 19 indoor courts across two sites, 8 at the west location near Garden of the Gods and 11 at the east location in the Powers corridor. The east building draws the State Games and the Fall Classic.

Outdoor courts still carry the practice load. Monument Valley Park has 15 hard courts and John Venezia Park has 8. Our guide to public pickleball courts in Colorado Springs covers where to drill before a bracket, and the public court listings reach well past the city limits.

How Much Does Entry Cost?

Budget $50 to $95 for the base fee, then $15 to $45 for each bracket you add.

Local DUPR events sit at the cheap end. The Fall Classic charged $60 per player. The Golden Ring charged $50 plus $15 per event. Senior and sanctioned events cost more. The USSP Southwest Regional charged $65 before March 1, plus $15 per doubles event and $20 per singles event, with a $10 discount for USSP and SSIPA members. All figures are as of August 2026.

Deadlines close earlier than most people expect. Golden Ticket registration shut on June 14 for a June 24 start, ten days ahead of the first serve. Doubles brackets also only lock once both partners have registered and paid, so a slow partner can cost you the division.

Do You Need a DUPR Rating to Play?

For most Colorado Springs events, yes, or at least a self-rating that the organizer checks against DUPR.

The Golden Ring, the Fall Classic, and the State Games all feed results into DUPR. The Golden Ticket required a connected DUPR account. The USSP regional used USSP ratings for members and DUPR for everyone else. If you have never set one up, start with our explainer on how to get a DUPR rating, then play a few rated matches before entering anything with a medal on the line.

Denver runs a separate and larger calendar about 70 miles north, so many Springs players enter both. Our roundup of pickleball tournaments in Denver tracks that side of the Front Range.

FAQ

How do I find pickleball tournaments near me in Colorado Springs?

Check pickleballtournaments.com and pickleballbrackets.com first, since nearly every local event posts to one of them. Peak Pickleball and Springs Pickleball also list their own house tournaments on their sites. Our directory groups them by city so you can scan a season at a glance.

Can beginners enter a tournament?

Yes. The Rocky Mountain State Games runs a 3.0 and under bracket, and the Springs Pickleball Fall Classic starts at 2.5. Those divisions exist for people playing their first event. Expect round robin play, which guarantees several matches rather than one and done.

Are Colorado Springs tournaments indoors or outdoors?

The named events on this page are all indoors, at Peak Pickleball or Springs Pickleball East. That keeps schedules intact through wind, hail, and the odd summer thunderstorm. Outdoor parks host casual play and league nights instead.

Does altitude change how the ball plays?

Colorado Springs sits around 6,035 feet, and thinner air means less drag on the ball. Drives carry farther and lobs sail long until you adjust. Visiting players usually want an extra warm-up session and more water than they think.

What is a Golden Ticket tournament?

It is a USA Pickleball sanctioned event where gold medalists receive priority pre-registration for the USA Pickleball National Championships. The Colorado Springs edition is held at Peak Pickleball. Entry requires USA Pickleball membership at the Challenger or Champion level.

How many matches will I get?

Most Colorado Springs events use round robin pools, so four or more matches is typical before any bracket play begins. The Golden Ring advanced the top four teams from each pool into medal rounds. Single elimination is rare at the local level.

Do I have to be a Colorado resident for the State Games?

The Rocky Mountain State Games is billed as Colorado’s multi-sport festival, and the pickleball page does not post a residency requirement. Out-of-state entries should confirm with the organizer before paying. Rules can shift year to year.

What should I bring on tournament day?

A USA Pickleball approved paddle, at least two changes of shirt, food that is not vending machine adjacent, and a partner who answers texts. Indoor venues are cool in February and warm in July. Layers solve both.

Colorado Springs makes it easy to build a season without leaving the county line. Pick one event, enter the bracket just below where your ego wants to be, and go from there. Browse the tournaments and events listings to see what is open now.

Written by the Pickler Junction Team.