The world’s largest pickleball festival will take place in Miami in 2024
Pickleball still has a hold on Miami and the hype doesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon. A new pickleball tournament and festival will be making its way to the Magic City in January, and this one is claiming the title as the largest festival of its kind.
The Pickle Games Miami will take place on January 13 and 14, 2024 at Miami Marine Stadium. The festival, produced by Black Stage Productions, will feature up to 100 courts, vendor areas, musical performances, VIP experiences, brand activations, and more, according to TimeOut. The gorgeous views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami will serve as the backdrop for the event.
The tournament itself will be open to all players, from novice picklers to season pros, ready to duke it out in Double and Mixed Doubles competitions across various age divisions. Not only is the festival designed to celebrate pickleball with all people regardless of their familiarity with the game, the two-day event is also an opportunity to eat plenty of good food and share memorable moments on social media.
Details about entertainment and featured culinary options have yet to be announced, but eager pickleball fans can register early on The Pickle Games Miami website. The fee to register a team is $400 and includes registration for both days of the festival, commemorative merchandise, access to an athlete village equipped with services and experiences for the athletes, and access to the festival throughout the weekend.
For more information and to keep up with updates about The Pickle Games Miami, check out their Instagram @thepicklegamesmiami.
Roshae Hemmings is an arts and culture magazine journalist from St. Louis, MO. A graduate from the Missouri School of Journalism, Roshae has bylines in the Columbia Missourian, Vox Magazine and 5280 Magazine discussing topics ranging from pop culture, social justice and eat and drink. She is a foodie at heart and enjoys eating food as much as learning about the story behind it. You can reach Roshae via email at roshaehemmings@detourxp.com.
This story was originally published July 12, 2023 at 9:53 AM with the headline "The world’s largest pickleball festival will take place in Miami in 2024."