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Pickleballerz DUPR Ladder — Women's 3.5+ (Saturday mornings)

DUPR ladder league for women rating 3.5 and above, Saturday mornings at Pickleballerz in Chantilly. Individual sign-up, no partner needed. Minimum 15 players, maximum 20. As of Sept 4 there were 13 registered — two more and this runs. Season begins the week of Sept 14. Details confirmed directly with Pickleballerz.

MiLP Virginia State Championship

The Dink Minor League Pickleball Virginia State Championship at Down The Line Sports Center in Annandale — the DMV's only official MiLP host. One day, 9am to 10pm. Team format, four players a side. Each match is four 21-point games: women's doubles, men's doubles, then two mixed. Tied 2–2 and it goes to a Dreambreaker — singles, swapping players every four rallies, first to 21 and win by two. Every team is guaranteed at least three matches and six games, with predictable start times instead of an all-day wait. Division winners earn a ticket to MiLP Nationals. Divisions are set by team aggregate DUPR, from DUPR 9 up to DUPR 20, so there is a bracket at most levels. Unrated players can enter — the tournament director verifies an estimated rating. A DUPR+ account is required to register, and your rating locks when you personally pay, not when your captain registers the team. Register on PickleballTournaments.com. Confirmed against the host's event page, Sept 2026.

The Lab @TPC — Strategy Clinic (3.75+)

TPC's advanced-player clinic series: each Lab session takes an in-depth focus on two or three aspects of the game — lesson format covering game strategy and team chemistry, led with pro player Danny Pyun. Sessions run Saturday mornings; dates and registration on TPC's CourtReserve (session dates vary — check before you drive).

Garfield Park Group Open Play (Krughoff Courts)

Structured group open play on Garfield Park's five dedicated Krughoff Courts, weekday mornings 9am to noon and evenings 5 to 8pm. A paid court monitor keeps things running during sessions, Franklin X-40 balls are provided, and courts rotate 4-on-4-off when full. The regulars coordinate in a group chat — ask the court monitor about joining. One of DC's best-run outdoor scenes.

Pickleball 102 — Advanced Beginner (October)

Four weeks of 90-minute classes on control and transition: resets, third shot drops and dinks. Pick one section: Saturdays noon Oct 3 to 24, Sundays 11am Oct 4 to 25, or Wednesdays 4:30pm Oct 7 to 28. Paddles and balls provided.

National High School Pickleball League — Interest Meeting

Intro meeting for DTL's National High School Pickleball League, open to all high school students. One hour of free court time follows at 3pm. Minors need a liability form signed by a parent or guardian, and DTL can email the waiver ahead of time. Court shoes required: soft rubber soles, no treads. Email info@dtlsportscenter.com for waivers and questions.

Saturday Savings 3-Hour Open Play

Pickleballerz DUPR Ladder — Men's 3.5+ (Saturdays)

DUPR ladder league for men rating 3.5 and above, Saturday evenings at Pickleballerz in Chantilly. Individual sign-up, no partner needed. Minimum 15 players, maximum 20. As of Sept 4 only 3 players had registered. This one needs a real push or it will not run. Season begins the week of Sept 14. Details confirmed directly with Pickleballerz.

Braemar Outdoor Pickleball — Weekend Open Play

The Braemar community's weekend open play on Bristow's shaded, freshly resurfaced courts. Free — find and join sessions on PlayTime Scheduler (select "Prince William County – Braemar Park" and add your name). Started by four women at a beginner lesson in 2023; now one of PWC's friendliest groups. Listed start time provisional — check PTS for each weekend's times.

DCPL RFK Partner Tournament

Weather pushed this from October 4. New date is Sunday October 11, 8am to 2pm at The Fields at RFK Campus. Doubles with set partners, mixed or same gender. Registration is full and existing entries carry over to the new date, so registered players should check their email. Brackets and schedule are posted at wdcpickleball.com/rfk.html. Part of DCPL second annual RFK community day: more than 25 courts, free youth clinics at 11am and noon, food vendors, and programming with the DC Police Athletic League and DC Deaf Pickleball.

Free Youth Pickleball Clinic at RFK

Weather pushed this from October 4. New date is Sunday October 11, with free sessions from 11am to noon and noon to 1pm at The Fields at RFK Campus. All levels welcome, equipment provided, and registration is still open even though the tournament alongside it has filled. Part of DCPL second annual RFK community day: more than 25 courts, the partner tournament, food vendors, and programming with the DC Police Athletic League and DC Deaf Pickleball. Register at wdcpickleball.com/youth.

Dill Dinkers Manassas — October Fall Leagues

Five reduced-rate fall leagues, five weeks each. Intermediate (3.25–3.75) Sundays 11am to 12:30pm from Oct 11. Beginner and advanced beginner (2.0–2.75) Sundays 12:30 to 2pm from Oct 11. Low intermediate (2.75–3.25) Wednesdays 6:30 to 8pm from Oct 14. Advanced (4.25+) mixed doubles Thursdays 7 to 9pm from Oct 15. Women's intermediate (3.0–3.5) ladder Saturdays 1 to 3pm from Oct 17. Member and visitor rates differ; ladder leagues $50 members, $65 visitors, doubles leagues $75 members, $90 visitors.

Pickleballerz DUPR Ladder — Women's 3.25 & Below (Sundays)

DUPR ladder league for women rating 3.25 and below, Sunday afternoons at Pickleballerz in Chantilly. Individual sign-up, no partner needed — a good entry point if you are newer to organised play. Minimum 15 players, maximum 20. As of Sept 4 there were 13 registered, so two more sign-ups get this over the line. Season begins the week of Sept 14. Details confirmed directly with Pickleballerz.

Pickleballerz Team League — MLP Style (Sundays, from Sept 27)

An MLP-style team league at Pickleballerz in Chantilly. Teams are four players — two men and two women — and each team plays six matches a night: men's doubles, women's doubles, and four mixed doubles rounds so you partner with each of your teammates. Note the different start: unlike the rest of the Pickleballerz fall leagues, which begin the week of Sept 14, the team league starts Sunday, Sept 27. If you have a regular crew of four, this is the format built for you. Details confirmed directly with Pickleballerz.

Weekday Drop-In Pickleball at The Fieldhouse

Indoor drop-in play seven hours a day, five days a week, through the fall and winter. Pay $8 a session, or buy a 10-punch card for $60, a 20-punch for $100, or a monthly membership at $45. All levels. Sign-up is the Fieldhouse waiver form rather than a reservation system. Weekend hours vary week to week, so call before driving out on a Saturday, and watch the Fieldhouse Facebook page, where extra hours get posted. Verified Oct 9, 2026.

Herndon Open Play at Bready Park

Herndon runs scheduled open play at Bready Park six days a week and it is free whenever the courts have not been reserved. Mixed skill, no registration, just show up. If you want a guaranteed court instead, reservations are $10 per hour per court through the town at 703-435-6868. One caveat that matters in winter: the court lights at Bready are under repair and not operating, so the evening hours are daylight-only until the town finishes the work. Verified Oct 9, 2026.

Ladies Night Pickleball at Hellwig

Weekly ladies' night on the Hellwig courts — every Monday evening, 4:30 to 8. All ladies welcome, 2.5–3.5 friendly. Bring water, a chair, your paddle, and a smile. Sign up on PlayTime Scheduler. Good friends, great game.

DCPL Evening Outdoor Leagues

Two ladder divisions at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Social Ladder (2.5–3.3) plays 5:30–7:15pm. Competitive Ladder (3.4–5.0) plays 7:15–10:00pm. Registration and full details at wdcpickleball.com.

Pickleballerz Fall League — Women's Doubles (Mondays)

Same-partner women's doubles league on Monday evenings at Pickleballerz in Chantilly. You register with a fixed partner and play the season together. Two divisions: 3.75 and above, and 3.5 and below. Leagues run with a minimum of 6 teams and a maximum of 12. As of Sept 4 the 3.75+ division needed 3 more teams to reach the minimum, and the 3.5 & below division needed 1 more to reach 8. If a division does not fill it may be merged or cancelled, so early sign-ups genuinely matter here. Season begins the week of Sept 14. Details confirmed directly with Pickleballerz.

MoCo Rec High School Pickleball Tournament

County-run high school pickleball tournament at Ross Boddy Community Center (activity R05348-101) — a rare competitive youth event on the fall calendar. Registration via ActiveMontgomery.org, opened Aug 11.

Pickleballerz Fall League — Men's Doubles (Tuesdays)

Same-partner men's doubles league on Tuesday evenings at Pickleballerz in Chantilly. Register with a fixed partner and play the season together. Two divisions: 3.75 and above, and 3.5 and below. Minimum 6 teams, maximum 12. As of Sept 4 the 3.75+ division needed 2 more teams to reach the minimum and the 3.5 & below division needed 1 more. Both are close — a couple of sign-ups decide whether these run as their own divisions. Season begins the week of Sept 14. Details confirmed directly with Pickleballerz.

Pickl Park Same-Partner League: Intermediate

Bring your own partner and keep them for all 7 weeks. Weekly standings, competitive team format, and the partner chemistry that comes from playing together rather than rotating. Registration is through the Pickl Park app.

Dill Dinkers Manassas — 50+ Mixed Doubles League

Five weeks of Wednesday mornings, four games a week, finishing with a double elimination championship. Bring a partner: this is a same-partner mixed doubles league, not a rotating one. Every player must hold a USSP Pickleball membership before play starts, so sort that out before October 14.

Pickleball 101 + 102 Beginner Clinic Series

DTL's beginner clinic series in two levels: Pickleball 101 covers the fundamentals (rules, scoring, serves, returns, dinks, volleys, positioning, basic strategy) and 102 builds on them with focused drills, partner play, and beginner-friendly games to bridge into recreational open play. Five time slots weekly: Wednesdays 11:30am-1pm and 5:30-7pm, Thursdays 5:30-7pm, Saturdays 8:30-10am, Sundays 12-1:30pm. Sign up in the DTL app; not sure which level fits? Email admin@dtlsportscenter.com.

Novice Open Play at Ferlazzo

Weekly novice open play on the Ferlazzo outdoor courts — play with and against players at your own level, skill cap 3.0. All novice players welcome; wear comfortable athletic clothing, shoes, and a smile. Sign up on PlayTime Scheduler. "Paddle up!" — Kenny Harris.

Introduction to Pickleball — Woodbridge Pickleball Club

Learn the basic rules and court etiquette from the Woodbridge Pickleball Club. Loaner paddles and balls available — just bring athletic clothes, shoes, and a smile. Runs the 1st and 3rd Wednesday monthly at the Ferlazzo courts. Paddle up!

Life Time Gainesville — October MLP Leagues & Singles

Four divisions, all starting early October. Wednesday advanced coed league 6 to 9pm, combined team DUPR 12.00 to 13.99. Thursday intermediate coed league 6 to 9pm, combined team DUPR max 11.99. Both coed leagues are teams of 2 men and 1 woman, and neither is DUPR-rated. Singles Moneyball 4.0+ for DUPR 4.00 to 4.99 and singles 4.0 and under for DUPR 3.00 to 4.00, both count for DUPR. League winners get a free JOOLA paddle. Sign up at rallytime.pro/signup; the club has not posted exact start dates yet, so this listing shows the first Wednesday in October.

Pickl Park Fall Ladder League

Rotating partner format over 7 weeks. New partner each round, climb the ladder rankings, and meet new players every week. Competitive but social. Registration is through the Pickl Park app.

Pickleballerz Fall League — Mixed Doubles (Wednesdays)

Same-partner mixed doubles league on Wednesday evenings at Pickleballerz in Chantilly. Two divisions: 3.75 and above, and 3.5 and below. The 3.5 & below division is full as of Sept 4. The 3.75+ division has 6 teams and room for more — 2 additional teams would round it out to 8. Season begins the week of Sept 14. Details confirmed directly with Pickleballerz.

Savings 3-Hour Open Play

Pickleball 101 — Novice/Beginner (October)

Four weeks of 90-minute classes covering rules, serving and fundamentals, with coaching, drills and guided game play. Pick one section: Thursdays 10am Oct 1 to 22, Sundays 9:30am Oct 4 to 25, or Saturdays 10am Oct 10 to 31. Paddles and balls provided.

Ladies Night at Veterans Park

Thursday ladies' night at Veterans Memorial Park in Woodbridge, 5:30 to 7:30pm, run by Pickleball Lady. Sign-ups go through PlayTime Scheduler under Pickleball, Prince William County. Listed on The Pickleball Loop calendar for Prince William and Northern Virginia.

Prestige / VP Tour #4 - $8K in Prizes

Three days of bracket play at Village Pickle Loudoun, the fourth stop on the Prestige/VP Tour, with $8,000 in prizes. Entry is $75 per event and $60 for singles, plus a $5 to $10 service fee at checkout. Start times are not published in advance. The organizer releases the schedule after registration closes, so expect your draw midweek. Hard close: Monday Oct 12 at 9:00 PM ET. Verified Oct 9, 2026 against the organizer listing.

Rockville Pickleball Social Play

City-run social play on Mattie Stepanek's 4 dedicated courts. Players rotate through so everyone gets games — a friendly, supportive way to learn or just get reps. Just show up.

Dink After Dark — Friday Night League

"Don't be afraid of the dark. Be afraid of the dink." A Friday night round robin league at the FBC Glenarden Community Life Center in Upper Marlboro, run by Brent Thomas. 6pm to 9:30pm. Runs Oct 2 through Dec 11 — but note the gaps: NO sessions on Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 13 or Nov 27. Register on your own, no partner needed. Partners rotate every round but your points follow you, and every game counts toward the final standings. Worth reading before you sign up: this is a competitive recreational league, not a learn-to-play program. It assumes you already know the rules, scoring and the flow of doubles. If you are brand new, start somewhere else first. $60 per player for the season, capped at 36 players. Details confirmed against the Community Life Center's booking page, Sept 2026.

Pickleballerz DUPR Ladder — Men's 3.25 & Below (Fridays)

DUPR ladder league for men rating 3.25 and below, Friday evenings at Pickleballerz in Chantilly. You sign up as an individual, no partner required — which makes this one of the easier ways into league play in NoVA. Minimum 15 players, maximum 20. As of Sept 4 there were 6 registered, so this division needs the most help of any Pickleballerz league this fall. Season begins the week of Sept 14. Details confirmed directly with Pickleballerz.

GOTR Picklefest

Year two of GOTR Pickle-Fest, raising money for Girls on the Run of Montgomery County's Scholarship Fund. GOTR MoCo serves 4,000+ girls a year, with more than 1,000 receiving financial assistance. Schedule: Adult/Child King of the Court 8-10am · Beginner clinic + coached open play 10am-12pm · Beginner, Intermediate, and Intermediate+ round robin tournaments 12:30-3:30pm. Sign up with a partner or get matched with one. Everyone is guaranteed at least 4 matches. Free parking. Registration closes October 14.

Pickl Park Same-Partner League: Intermediate-Advanced

The higher-level bracket of the same-partner format, 7 weeks on Saturday late mornings. Fixed partners, strategic match play, weekly rankings. Registration is through the Pickl Park app.

National High School Pickleball League — Winter Season

Weekly practices and matches at DTL Annandale, with coaching from DTL staff and ambassadors. Six-week season plus a playoff week and a finals week. $3,000 prize to the winter season champions. All players sign a student pledge. Interest meeting is Saturday October 10 at 2pm. Email info@dtlsportscenter.com to register or ask questions. First of three seasons: winter now, Jan–Mar and Mar–May 2027 to follow. COMMUNITY CALLOUT: the league is looking for a sponsor to fund player t-shirts for its first high-school season — email info@dtlsportscenter.com.

Fall Skirmish — Team Tournament for Shelter House

Team doubles tournament at Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa in Herndon, run by Paddles for Promise: two players per team, all levels, $500 prize pool (1st 50% / 2nd 30% / 3rd 20%), refreshments included, USA Pickleball rules, check-in 30 minutes early. Remaining entry fees support children in need in Fairfax County — every registration helps. Details and registration updated Sept 28 from the organizer's site.

Twin Farms Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament

The club first annual pickleball and cornhole tournament, five hours on a Saturday evening in Colesville. All skill levels, beginners explicitly invited. There is a live band, a bonfire and grilled food, so it is built for people who want to come hang out whether or not they play. The club is right off a Route 200 exit. No entry fee or registration link has been published yet, so contact Twin Farms directly. Posted by the club on Oct 5, 2026.

DTL Winter Leagues 2026 - twelve leagues by skill and night

DTL is running twelve separate winter leagues, each with its own skill band, night of the week and start time, all listed on one page. Start dates stagger between Oct 21 and Nov 1 and every league finishes with finals on Dec 18. Two gaps worth a phone call before you commit: DTL has not published a price for any of the twelve, and it does not say which of its two buildings, Annandale or Fairfax City, each league runs at. Call 571-407-5983 or email info@dtlsportscenter.com. This is the deepest block of organized winter play in Northern Virginia. Verified Oct 9, 2026.

NoVA Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament

Four days of play at Life Time Centreville, one division per day: Thu Oct 22 is 50+, Fri Oct 23 singles, Sat Oct 24 men's and women's doubles, Sun Oct 25 mixed doubles. Members and non-members welcome. Money prizes in divisions that fill. Matches are DUPR-rated. Registration closes Oct 19; start times by division come from the club, so confirm when you register.

Battle of the Paddles: Sherwood Warrior Club Tournament

First annual, and a fundraiser for Sherwood student-athletes. Two divisions, each capped at 32 teams: beginner and advanced beginner from 9 to 11am, intermediate and advanced from noon to 2pm. Seven round robin games per team inside your two hour block. Places one through three in each division, standings on wins with total points allowed as the tiebreaker. The first 32 fully registered teams in each division are guaranteed a spot. Register with a partner or ask to be matched with one. Loaner paddles available.

MoCo Rec Youth Pickleball Academy

Five-Saturday youth pickleball academy at Longwood Community Rec Center — county-run instruction for young players (activity R05384-104). Registration opened Aug 11 at ActiveMontgomery.org.

MVF Junior Pickleball Tournament — 10U and 14U

Rotating partner round robin with at least four guaranteed games per player. Medals to the division winners. Each division caps at 12 players and needs 6 to run. Rain or shine, no rain date, no refunds. Registration asks for player, parent and emergency contact details. Run by Next Gen Pickleball Academy, a youth academy for ages 6 to 16 in Montgomery County.

Women's Moneyball at Dill Dinkers Hagerstown (October)

First stop in a seven-date women-only Moneyball series running October through April, 1 to 4 PM each time. The full schedule: Oct 25, Nov 21, Dec 13, Jan 24, Feb 14, Mar 20 and Apr 18. The December and March dates are quarterly events with a different format, a gender round robin followed by mixed double elimination. Dill Dinkers has not published an entry fee, so check the Hagerstown portal or ask at the desk. Announced by the club on Oct 2, 2026.