2026 Pickle Up for Literacy Pickleball Tournament
Benefiting Literacy Action of Central Arkansas
The 2026 Pickle Up for Literacy Pickleball Tournament is a two-day indoor pickleball event benefiting Literacy Action of Central Arkansas, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching adults and families reading and English language skills throughout Central Arkansas. Proceeds from this tournament help raise both funds and awareness for this important mission.
This event features skill-level competition along with Open-Skill Men’s and Women’s Moneyball events offering a cash prize for first place. Players may enter both a skill-level event and the Moneyball event.
📍 Location
Pickleball Kingdom Little Rock
2616 S Shackleford Rd, Suite D
Little Rock, AR
• 9 indoor courts
• Hard court flooring
• Two courts reserved for rentals during the tournament
• Snack bar open with snacks and drinks available for purchase
• Outside food and drinks not allowed in seating and non-court areas
• Limited seating available inside the facility
• Spectators welcome — no admission fee
📅 Dates & Schedule
Saturday, January 24, 2026
• Full day of tournament play
• First matches begin at 7:00am
• Check-in opens at 6:00am
• Play may continue into the evening (facility closes at 10:00pm)
Event bracket start times will be emailed and posted by
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm.
Start times are estimates. Teams must be ready to play up to 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
🏓 Events Offered
Skill-Level Events
Divisions:
• 3.0
• 3.5
• 4.0+
Formats:
• Men’s Doubles
• Women’s Doubles
• Mixed Doubles
Skill placement is determined by the highest-rated player on the team.
Age-based divisions are not guaranteed, but may be added based on registration numbers.
🧩 Tournament Format
• Pool play format
• Divisions capped to ensure quality play and on-time completion
• Teams may be split into pools when applicable
• Games to 15 points, win by 2
• Minimum of 3 games guaranteed per team
• Top teams advance to medal rounds
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awarded in each division
Finals format (single game or best-of-three) may vary by division to ensure timely completion.
💵 Registration Fees
• $65 – First skill-level event
• $10 – Each additional skill-level event
📝 Additional Information
• Players must check in at least 30 minutes prior to their first scheduled match
• All USA Pickleball rules apply
• Tournament ball: TBD
• All start times are estimates and subject to change
• Tournament staff reserves the right to merge, split, or adjust divisions based on registration numbers and court availability
• Tournament will be played regardless of weather while the facility remains open
