The Pickleball America Fall Classic runs Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8, 2026, at Pickleball America in Stamford, Connecticut. It’s a DUPR-rated doubles weekend split into skill brackets from 3.0 to 4.5+, with open singles to close it out on Sunday night. Registration closes Wednesday, November 4, at 11:45 PM ET, so if you want in, sign up this week.
Fall Classic at a glance
- Dates: Sat Nov 7 and Sun Nov 8, 2026
- Venue: Pickleball America, 140 Atlantic Street (4th floor, Stamford Town Center), Stamford, CT 06901
- Entry: $75 for your first event, $65 for each additional event, plus a $5 platform fee per event
- Registration closes: Wed Nov 4, 11:45 PM ET
- Ratings: DUPR account required
- Format: Pool play, then medal rounds
- Register: Official registration on PickleballTournaments.com
Prices and times as listed on October 31, 2026. The $65 early-bird rate ended October 18.
Schedule by bracket
- Sat 12:00 PM: Men’s Doubles 3.0–3.49 and 3.5–3.99
- Sat 3:00 PM: Women’s Doubles 3.0–3.49, 3.5–3.99 and 4.0+
- Sat 6:00 PM: Men’s Doubles 4.0–4.49 and 4.5–4.99
- Sun 12:00 PM: Mixed Doubles 3.0–3.49 and 4.0–4.49
- Sun 3:00 PM: Mixed Doubles 3.5–3.99 and 4.5+
- Sun 6:00 PM: Open singles (women’s and men’s)
All times Eastern. Bracket times are start times for each event, not finish times; plan on a few hours per event with pool play and medal rounds.
Rules worth knowing before you sign up
- Play at your higher partner’s level. Doubles teams register in the bracket that matches the higher-rated player.
- You need a DUPR account. Unrated players can’t enter Men’s 4.5+. New to ratings? Our DUPR explainer covers how they work.
- Refunds are available minus a $10 fee until registration closes. There are no refunds after that.
- It’s filling up. 76 players had registered when we checked on October 31.
Getting there and playing indoors
Pickleball America is on the 4th floor of Stamford Town Center, a short walk from downtown Stamford. The club’s number is (203) 599-9500. This is an indoor event, so bring indoor shoes and expect a softer ball than you use outside; see our indoor pickleball guide and indoor vs. outdoor balls. If you’re coming from the city, our New York metro guide and winter indoor list cover places to warm up beforehand.
FAQ
When does registration close? Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:45 PM ET.
How much does it cost? $75 for one event and $65 for each additional event, plus a $5 platform fee per event.
Do I need a DUPR rating? You need a DUPR account. Unrated players are barred from Men’s 4.5+.
Header photo is a stand-in, not the venue. Photo: HONG SON / Pexels. Event details checked on the organizers’ own pages on October 31, 2026; confirm on the registration page before you go.
