The Labor Day Dink-Off | September 4–6, 2026
The Labor Day Dink-Off is expected to be one of the largest indoor pickleball events in Iowa, bringing together players from across the Midwest for a weekend of competition, community, and championship-level play.
Beyond the tournament, attendees can enjoy food, drinks, vendors, and other activities throughout the weekend as Polk County Pickleball transforms into a Labor Day Weekend Festival.
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Registration Information:
• Registration cost shown above. Each additional event is $10.
• Each additional Open division is $20.
• Junior divisions are exempt from the tournament registration fee. Junior participants pay only the $15 event fee plus any applicable service fees.
• PickleballBrackets.com charges a $5 service fee for each of your first two events (maximum $10 total)
• Partners must register within 7 days of the first player's registration. Teams whose partner has not registered within 7 days may be moved to the waitlist until both players are registered.
• Age eligibility will be determined as of August 29, 2026.
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Schedule Overview:
Friday, September 4:
• Junior & Teen Coed Scrambles
• 50+ Men's & Women's Doubles
• Men's & Women's Singles
Saturday, September 5:
• Men's & Women's Doubles
Sunday, September 6:
• Mixed Doubles
• 65+ Coed Scramble
Division start times will be announced after registration closes and are subject to change based on registration numbers.
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Tournament Format:
All divisions will begin with pool play, with approximately half of the field advancing to a single-elimination championship bracket.
Every team is guaranteed a minimum of five games.
Final formats, pool sizes, and advancement criteria may be adjusted based on registration numbers to ensure the best possible player experience.
Scramble Format: Players register individually and will be paired with a different partner for each game during round-robin play.
