Where to find open play pickleball in San Diego
Find the best open play pickleball sessions in San Diego without digging through multiple club schedules. This page lists updated times by day and by location so pickleball players of all levels can easily find a drop-in game anywhere from Central San Diego to North County and South Bay.
Where to find open play pickleball in San Diego
Find the best open play pickleball sessions in San Diego without digging through multiple club schedules. This page lists updated times by day and by location so pickleball players of all levels can easily find a drop-in game anywhere from Central San Diego to North County and South Bay.
Where to find open play pickleball in San Diego
Find the best open play pickleball sessions in San Diego without digging through multiple club schedules. This page lists updated times by day and by location so pickleball players of all levels can easily find a drop-in game anywhere from Central San Diego to North County and South Bay.
The Ultimate Guide to San Diego Pickleball Open Play
The Ultimate Guide to San Diego Pickleball Open Play
San Diego is one of the top pickleball destinations in the country, offering a mix of beachside outdoor courts and high-quality indoor facilities. Whether you are a local looking for a competitive ladder or a visitor searching for a friendly drop-in game, the SD pickleball community is famously welcoming and active. Use the listings below to discover consistent, well run open play pickleball in San Diego.
San Diego is one of the top pickleball destinations in the country, offering a mix of beachside outdoor courts and high-quality indoor facilities. Whether you are a local looking for a competitive ladder or a visitor searching for a friendly drop-in game, the SD pickleball community is famously welcoming and active. Use the listings below to discover consistent, well run open play pickleball in San Diego.
Pickleball Open Play Sessions by Day
Mondays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
8:30 am
-
10:30 pm
$20
Inter.
Intermediate open play across 4 courts. Rotate when first team gets 11 points.
8:30 am
-
10:30 pm
$20
Inter.
Intermediate open play across 4 courts. Rotate when first team gets 11 points.
8:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Mornings tend to be busier than the afternoon sessions.
No reservation required
8:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Mornings tend to be busier than the afternoon sessions.
No reservation required
9:30 am
-
11:30 am
$8
All Levels
Ladies Only event open to all levels. Nice fun event on 7 courts.
9:30 am
-
11:30 am
$8
All Levels
Ladies Only event open to all levels. Nice fun event on 7 courts.
No reservation required
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
5:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Session accepts up to 28 people spread over 4 courts so little waiting.
5:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Session accepts up to 28 people spread over 4 courts so little waiting.
6:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
6:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
6:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format & levels are well signposted. They let in a lot of people so often over-crowded with long waits between games.
6:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format & levels are well signposted. They let in a lot of people so often over-crowded with long waits between games.
Tuesdays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
11:00 am
-
2:30 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
11:00 am
-
2:30 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Social Ladder that's well organized. Winners move up and split. Losers move down and split.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Social Ladder that's well organized. Winners move up and split. Losers move down and split.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
Ages 7 - 16
4 courts set aside for juniors to meetup and play. No instruction provided but good court rules keeps the games flowing.
3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
Ages 7 - 16
4 courts set aside for juniors to meetup and play. No instruction provided but good court rules keeps the games flowing.
5:00 pm
-
7:45 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
5:00 pm
-
7:45 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
$8
3.5+
Ladder event for 3.5+ players. Continuous play with no waiting.
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
$8
3.5+
Ladder event for 3.5+ players. Continuous play with no waiting.
7:45 pm
-
9:45 pm
$10
Adv (4.0+)
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
7:45 pm
-
9:45 pm
$10
Adv (4.0+)
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
7:45 pm
-
9:45 pm
$10
Novice & Inter
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
7:45 pm
-
9:45 pm
$10
Novice & Inter
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
Wednesdays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
9:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$10
All Levels
$7 for residents, $10 for non residents. You need to create an account to register.
9:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$10
All Levels
$7 for residents, $10 for non residents. You need to create an account to register.
No reservation required
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
No reservation required
No reservation required
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Ladder Open Play across 8 courts. Continuous play with no waiting!
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Ladder Open Play across 8 courts. Continuous play with no waiting!
7:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
$7.50
All Levels
Ladder Open Play across 5 courts. Continuous play with no waiting!
7:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
$7.50
All Levels
Ladder Open Play across 5 courts. Continuous play with no waiting!
Thursdays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
8:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Mornings tend to be busier than the afternoon sessions.
No reservation required
8:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Mornings tend to be busier than the afternoon sessions.
No reservation required
8:30 am
-
10:00 am
$10
3.5 - 4
Higer intermediate ladder with rotating partners and 10 minute games.
8:30 am
-
10:00 am
$10
3.5 - 4
Higer intermediate ladder with rotating partners and 10 minute games.
11:00 am
-
2:30 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
11:00 am
-
2:30 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Competitive Doubles Ladder. You need to show up with a partner or else the staff will try and find you a partner. Club pros participate so standard is high.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Competitive Doubles Ladder. You need to show up with a partner or else the staff will try and find you a partner. Club pros participate so standard is high.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
5:15 pm
-
7:15 pm
$10
Novice & Inter
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
5:15 pm
-
7:15 pm
$10
Novice & Inter
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
5:15 pm
-
7:15 pm
$10
Adv (4.0+)
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
5:15 pm
-
7:15 pm
$10
Adv (4.0+)
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
5:30 pm
-
7:00 pm
$20
Low
Ladies only low intermediate open play organized into 2 divisions on 2 courts.
5:30 pm
-
7:00 pm
$20
Low
Ladies only low intermediate open play organized into 2 divisions on 2 courts.
6:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format and levels are well signposted. They let in a lot of people so sessions are over crowded with longish waits between games.
6:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format and levels are well signposted. They let in a lot of people so sessions are over crowded with longish waits between games.
7:15 pm
-
10:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
7:15 pm
-
10:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Fridays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
9:00 am
-
11:00 am
$5
Intermediate
Competitive and fun intermediate social ladder across 7 courts
9:00 am
-
11:00 am
$5
Intermediate
Competitive and fun intermediate social ladder across 7 courts
No reservation required
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
Inter. 3.0 to 4.4
Well managed open play. Every court is a challenge court.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
Inter. 3.0 to 4.4
Well managed open play. Every court is a challenge court.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners. 2 to 4 courts available.
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners. 2 to 4 courts available.
No reservation required
No reservation required
No reservation required
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
$10
All Levels
They cap open plays so that exactly enough people are there to allow continuous play. No waiting!
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
$10
All Levels
They cap open plays so that exactly enough people are there to allow continuous play. No waiting!
6:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
6:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
6:15 pm
-
8:00 pm
$25
Low / Inter.
Ladies Low and Intermediate Ladder. Winners move up. Losers stay.
6:15 pm
-
8:00 pm
$25
Low / Inter.
Ladies Low and Intermediate Ladder. Winners move up. Losers stay.
6:15 pm
-
8:00 pm
$25
Inter. / High
Ladies Intermediate / High Ladder. Winners move up. Losers stay.
6:15 pm
-
8:00 pm
$25
Inter. / High
Ladies Intermediate / High Ladder. Winners move up. Losers stay.
7:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
$7.50
All Levels
More competitive than the 5:30pm open play. 4 challenge courts
7:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
$7.50
All Levels
More competitive than the 5:30pm open play. 4 challenge courts
Saturdays
8:00 am
-
10:00 am
$0
All Levels
A fun but competitive ladder welcoming people of all levels.
8:00 am
-
10:00 am
$0
All Levels
A fun but competitive ladder welcoming people of all levels.
8:30 am
-
12:30 pm
$10
All Levels
$7 for residents, $10 for non residents. You need to create an account to register.
8:30 am
-
12:30 pm
$10
All Levels
$7 for residents, $10 for non residents. You need to create an account to register.
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
12:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format & levels are well signposted. Saturdays aren't as busy as the evening sessions.
12:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format & levels are well signposted. Saturdays aren't as busy as the evening sessions.
No reservation required
No reservation required
Sundays
07:00 am
-
10:00 am
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
07:00 am
-
10:00 am
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$15
Novice
Well managed novice open play. You even get guidance and instructions from the staff so it's a good deal.
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$15
Novice
Well managed novice open play. You even get guidance and instructions from the staff so it's a good deal.
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$5
All Levels
Free parking, 2 challenge courts, Paddle demos, music, water and locker rooms. A very fun and friendly open play.
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$5
All Levels
Free parking, 2 challenge courts, Paddle demos, music, water and locker rooms. A very fun and friendly open play.
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$0
2.0 - 3.0
Free open play across 2 courts in beautiful Waterfront Park
No reservation required
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$0
2.0 - 3.0
Free open play across 2 courts in beautiful Waterfront Park
No reservation required
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Session accepts up to 24 people spread over 4 courts so sometimes there can be a little waiting.
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Session accepts up to 24 people spread over 4 courts so sometimes there can be a little waiting.
2:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
2:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
No reservation required
No reservation required
Please send a quick email if any info is incorrect or if you'd like so submit comments about any of the clubs or sessions. Any consistent open play sessions we're missing? Let us know and we'll make updates immediately.
Please send a quick email if any info is incorrect or if you'd like so submit comments about any of the clubs or sessions. Any consistent open play sessions we're missing? Let us know and we'll make updates immediately.
Pickleball Open Play Sessions by Location
Beach Communities
Barnes is a great tennis, pickleball and padel club. It's very well organized and has good quality courts. However depending on the time of the day the wind can be a big factor and plays havoc with pickleball. They do manage the sessions well so that they only let a certain number of people in, but that's quite a high number so it can become very crowded.
Barnes is a great tennis, pickleball and padel club. It's very well organized and has good quality courts. However depending on the time of the day the wind can be a big factor and plays havoc with pickleball. They do manage the sessions well so that they only let a certain number of people in, but that's quite a high number so it can become very crowded.
Mondays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Mondays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Mondays
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
Mondays
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
Tuesdays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
5:00 pm
-
7:45 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
5:00 pm
-
7:45 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
7:45 pm
-
9:45 pm
$10
Adv (4.0+)
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
Tuesdays
7:45 pm
-
9:45 pm
$10
Adv (4.0+)
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
Tuesdays
7:45 pm
-
9:45 pm
$10
Novice & Inter
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
Tuesdays
7:45 pm
-
9:45 pm
$10
Novice & Inter
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
Wednesdays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
Wednesdays
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
Thursdays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Thursdays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Thursdays
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Thursdays
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Thursdays
5:15 pm
-
7:15 pm
$10
Novice & Inter
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
Thursdays
5:15 pm
-
7:15 pm
$10
Novice & Inter
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
Thursdays
5:15 pm
-
7:15 pm
$10
Adv (4.0+)
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
Thursdays
5:15 pm
-
7:15 pm
$10
Adv (4.0+)
Ladder style open play. After each round the winning team moves up and losing team moves down. Partners split every rotation.
Thursdays
7:15 pm
-
10:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Thursdays
7:15 pm
-
10:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Fridays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Fridays
7:15 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Can get crowded, especially on weekends and weekday mornings.
No reservation required
Fridays
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
Fridays
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
Saturdays
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
Saturdays
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
Sundays
07:00 am
-
10:00 am
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
Sundays
07:00 am
-
10:00 am
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff. Afternoons aren't as crowded as mornings
No reservation required
Sundays
6:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff.
No reservation required
Sundays
6:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Well moderated by friendly staff.
No reservation required
Low frills tennis club that has been around a long time. They converted 2 tennis courts into 8 lit pickleball courts. Laid back and friendly staff.
Low frills tennis club that has been around a long time. They converted 2 tennis courts into 8 lit pickleball courts. Laid back and friendly staff.
Wednesdays
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Ladder Open Play across 8 courts. Continuous play with no waiting!
Day
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Ladder Open Play across 8 courts. Continuous play with no waiting!
Wednesdays
7:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
$7.50
All Levels
Ladder Open Play across 5 courts. Continuous play with no waiting!
Day
7:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
$7.50
All Levels
Ladder Open Play across 5 courts. Continuous play with no waiting!
Fridays
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
$10
All Levels
They cap open plays so that exactly enough people are there to allow continuous play. No waiting!
Day
5:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
$10
All Levels
They cap open plays so that exactly enough people are there to allow continuous play. No waiting!
Fridays
7:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
$7.50
All Levels
More competitive than the 5:30pm open play. 4 challenge courts
Day
7:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
$7.50
All Levels
More competitive than the 5:30pm open play. 4 challenge courts
Located in the Mission Bay Resort hotel, it uses portable nets on tennis court lines. Some of the fences are dangerously close to the back of the courts. You can park for free on the street outside the entrance to the hotel and then walk in. Yael does lots of intro classes. A bit randomly organized so sometimes there's nobody in charge and nobody separating advanced players from beginners.
Mondays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
Mondays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
Thursdays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
Thursdays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners.
No reservation required
Fridays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners. 2 to 4 courts available.
No reservation required
Fridays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Not always well organized so advanced players can end up playing games with beginners. 2 to 4 courts available.
No reservation required
A beautiful place to play pickleball. As well as the open play below you can reserve courts for 1 or 2 hours. Being a hotel the sessions have lots of visitors to San Diego which makes things fun. Complimentary parking if you tell them you're playing pickleball.
Mondays
8:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Mornings tend to be busier than the afternoon sessions.
No reservation required
Mondays
8:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Mornings tend to be busier than the afternoon sessions.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Afternoon sessions aren't as busy as mornings
No reservation required
Wednesdays
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Afternoon sessions aren't as busy as mornings
No reservation required
Thursdays
8:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Mornings tend to be busier than the afternoon sessions.
No reservation required
Thursdays
8:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Mornings tend to be busier than the afternoon sessions.
No reservation required
Fridays
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Afternoon sessions aren't as busy as mornings
No reservation required
Fridays
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Afternoon sessions aren't as busy as mornings
No reservation required
8 outdoor courts in a lovely location by the beach but can be breezy.
Saturdays
8:30 am
-
12:30 pm
$10
All Levels
$7 for residents, $10 for non residents. You need to create an account to register.
Saturdays
8:30 am
-
12:30 pm
$10
All Levels
$7 for residents, $10 for non residents. You need to create an account to register.
Wednesdays
9:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$10
All Levels
$7 for residents, $10 for non residents. You need to create an account to register.
Wednesdays
9:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$10
All Levels
$7 for residents, $10 for non residents. You need to create an account to register.
Central / Downtown
Central / Downtown
*** No Pickleball during Summer and other School Holidays. Resumes on August 11th.*** An indoor multi-use gymnasium in Balboa Park with 5 pickleball courts. Can be a bit random in terms of skill level but depending on your location it's a very handy place to play pickleball and it's free!
Tuesdays
11:00 am
-
2:30 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
11:00 am
-
2:30 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
Thursdays
11:00 am
-
2:30 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
Thursdays
11:00 am
-
2:30 pm
$0
All Levels
5 temporary courts in a multi-use gymnasium. Open play timing subject to change during school holidays.
No reservation required
Sunday Funday at USD. Lots of demo rackets, good music and friendly people.
Sundays
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$5
All Levels
Free parking, 2 challenge courts, Paddle demos, music, water and locker rooms. A very fun and friendly open play.
No reservation required
Sundays
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$5
All Levels
Free parking, 2 challenge courts, Paddle demos, music, water and locker rooms. A very fun and friendly open play.
No reservation required
2 Outdoor courts with permanent nets in beautiful Waterfront Park. Lighting and nearby bathrooms.
Sundays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$0
2.0 - 3.0
Free open play across 2 courts in beautiful Waterfront Park
No reservation required
Sundays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$0
2.0 - 3.0
Free open play across 2 courts in beautiful Waterfront Park
No reservation required
As well as the outdoor open play games below, North Park Rec Center also has outdoor courts available but you have to bring your own net.
Mondays
11:00 am
-
3:00 pm
$0
All Levels
Free open plays across 2 indoor courts.
No reservation required
Mondays
11:00 am
-
3:00 pm
$0
All Levels
Free open plays across 2 indoor courts.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
11:00 am
-
3:00 pm
$0
All Levels
Free open plays across 2 indoor courts.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
11:00 am
-
3:00 pm
$0
All Levels
Free open plays across 2 indoor courts.
No reservation required
Fridays
11:00 am
-
3:00 pm
$0
All Levels
Free open plays across 2 indoor courts.
No reservation required
Fridays
11:00 am
-
3:00 pm
$0
All Levels
Free open plays across 2 indoor courts.
No reservation required
North County
A former Tennis club that converted to Pickleball and then ran into problems with parking and noise complaints. Currently working on a remodeling plan to address these issues. They had to significantly reduce the number of courts available but this has eased the parking situation. You can call 760-473- 2672 so sign up for any of the open plays listed below.
Tuesdays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Social Ladder that's well organized. Winners move up and split. Losers move down and split.
Tuesdays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Social Ladder that's well organized. Winners move up and split. Losers move down and split.
Thursdays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Competitive Doubles Ladder. You need to show up with a partner or else the staff will try and find you a partner. Club pros participate so standard is high.
Thursdays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
All Levels
Competitive Doubles Ladder. You need to show up with a partner or else the staff will try and find you a partner. Club pros participate so standard is high.
Fridays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
Inter. 3.0 to 4.4
Well managed open play. Every court is a challenge court.
Fridays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$10
Inter. 3.0 to 4.4
Well managed open play. Every court is a challenge court.
Sundays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$15
Novice
Well managed novice open play. You even get guidance and instructions from the staff so it's a good deal.
Sundays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$15
Novice
Well managed novice open play. You even get guidance and instructions from the staff so it's a good deal.
36 outdoor Pickleball courts within the Chira Tennis academy. Portable nets but permanent lines. There's locker rooms, a pro shop, and restrooms.
Mondays
6:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Mondays
6:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Tuesdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Wednesdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Thursdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Thursdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Fridays
6:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Fridays
6:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$10
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Sundays
2:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
Sundays
2:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Please contact us with any feedback you have on this session.
No reservation required
6 Indoor pickleball courts with good facilities. Formerly known as Pickleball Club of Carlsbad
Mondays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Mondays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Tuesdays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Tuesdays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Wednesdays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Wednesdays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Thursdays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Thursdays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Fridays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Fridays
12:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
$7
All Levels
Staffed open play organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Saturdays
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$15
Inter.
Sign up on Main Court
No reservation required
Saturdays
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$15
Inter.
Sign up on Main Court
No reservation required
East County
A nicely run club tennis and pickleball club that's easy to get too. There is a nice community feel to this place but parking and bathrooms can be a little inconvenient. A good mix of standard including lots of highly skilled players.
Mondays
6:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format & levels are well signposted. They let in a lot of people so often over-crowded with long waits between games.
Mondays
6:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format & levels are well signposted. They let in a lot of people so often over-crowded with long waits between games.
Thursdays
6:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format and levels are well signposted. They let in a lot of people so sessions are over crowded with longish waits between games.
Thursdays
6:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format and levels are well signposted. They let in a lot of people so sessions are over crowded with longish waits between games.
Saturdays
12:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format & levels are well signposted. Saturdays aren't as busy as the evening sessions.
Saturdays
12:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
$8
All Levels
Session format & levels are well signposted. Saturdays aren't as busy as the evening sessions.
Large Pickleball facility with 26 dedicated courts that opened in 2023. Offers a wide range of clinics, leagues and open play as well as a Pro Shop with helpful staff. Can be expensive to drop in without a membership.
Mondays
8:30 am
-
10:30 pm
$20
Inter.
Intermediate open play across 4 courts. Rotate when first team gets 11 points.
Mondays
8:30 am
-
10:30 pm
$20
Inter.
Intermediate open play across 4 courts. Rotate when first team gets 11 points.
Mondays
4:00 pm
-
11:00 pm
$20
3.5 - 4.0
Open play across 4 courts
Mondays
4:00 pm
-
11:00 pm
$20
3.5 - 4.0
Open play across 4 courts
Mondays
4:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$20
4.5
Open play across 3 courts
Mondays
4:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$20
4.5
Open play across 3 courts
Mondays
4:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$20
4.0+
Open play across 2 courts
Mondays
4:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$20
4.0+
Open play across 2 courts
Mondays
4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
$20
2.5 - 3+
Open play across 4 courts
Mondays
4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
$20
2.5 - 3+
Open play across 4 courts
Tuesdays
3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
Ages 7 - 16
4 courts set aside for juniors to meetup and play. No instruction provided but good court rules keeps the games flowing.
Tuesdays
3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
$10
Ages 7 - 16
4 courts set aside for juniors to meetup and play. No instruction provided but good court rules keeps the games flowing.
Tuesdays
7:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$20
Inter. / Adv.
12 spots available across 3 courts.
Tuesdays
7:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$20
Inter. / Adv.
12 spots available across 3 courts.
Wednesdays
8:30 am
-
10:00 am
$20
Inter
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Wednesdays
8:30 am
-
10:00 am
$20
Inter
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Wednesdays
7:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$20
Inter. / Adv.
Men only rotating ladder.
Wednesdays
7:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$20
Inter. / Adv.
Men only rotating ladder.
Wednesdays
7:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$20
Inter. / Adv.
Ladies only rotating ladder.
Wednesdays
7:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$20
Inter. / Adv.
Ladies only rotating ladder.
Thursdays
8:30 am
-
10:00 am
$10
3.5 - 4
Higer intermediate ladder with rotating partners and 10 minute games.
Thursdays
8:30 am
-
10:00 am
$10
3.5 - 4
Higer intermediate ladder with rotating partners and 10 minute games.
Thursdays
9:00 am
-
10:30 am
$20
Beg.
Organized open play for beginners. No instruction provided.
Thursdays
9:00 am
-
10:30 am
$20
Beg.
Organized open play for beginners. No instruction provided.
Thursdays
7:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$20
Inter.
4 courts Rotate when first team gets to 11.
Thursdays
7:00 pm
-
8:30 pm
$20
Inter.
4 courts Rotate when first team gets to 11.
Thursdays
5:30 pm
-
7:00 pm
$20
Low
Ladies only low intermediate open play organized into 2 divisions on 2 courts.
Thursdays
5:30 pm
-
7:00 pm
$20
Low
Ladies only low intermediate open play organized into 2 divisions on 2 courts.
Fridays
8:30 am
-
10:30 am
$20
Inter.
Intermediate Ladder / Open Play across 6 courts
Fridays
8:30 am
-
10:30 am
$20
Inter.
Intermediate Ladder / Open Play across 6 courts
Fridays
6:15 pm
-
8:00 pm
$25
Low / Inter.
Ladies Low and Intermediate Ladder. Winners move up. Losers stay.
Fridays
6:15 pm
-
8:00 pm
$25
Low / Inter.
Ladies Low and Intermediate Ladder. Winners move up. Losers stay.
Fridays
6:15 pm
-
8:00 pm
$25
Inter. / High
Ladies Intermediate / High Ladder. Winners move up. Losers stay.
Fridays
6:15 pm
-
8:00 pm
$25
Inter. / High
Ladies Intermediate / High Ladder. Winners move up. Losers stay.
Saturdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$20
3.5 - 4.0
4 Challenge courts
Saturdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$20
3.5 - 4.0
4 Challenge courts
Saturdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$20
Inter. / High
Chutes and Ladders format across 8 courts.
Saturdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$20
Inter. / High
Chutes and Ladders format across 8 courts.
Saturdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$20
2.5 - 3+
2 challenge courts
Saturdays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$20
2.5 - 3+
2 challenge courts
Saturdays
10:00 am
-
11:30 am
$20
All levels
All teams rotate when first team gets 11.
Saturdays
10:00 am
-
11:30 am
$20
All levels
All teams rotate when first team gets 11.
Saturdays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
4.5
Open play across 3 courts.
Saturdays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
4.5
Open play across 3 courts.
Saturdays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
3.5 - 4+
Open play across 4 courts.
Saturdays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
3.5 - 4+
Open play across 4 courts.
Saturdays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
4.0
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Saturdays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
4.0
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Saturdays
2:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$10
4.5+
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Saturdays
2:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$10
4.5+
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Saturdays
2:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$10
4.0+
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Saturdays
2:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$10
4.0+
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Saturdays
2:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$10
2.5 - 3+
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Saturdays
2:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
$10
2.5 - 3+
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Saturdays
5:00 pm
-
6:30 pm
$10
Inter.
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Saturdays
5:00 pm
-
6:30 pm
$10
Inter.
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Sundays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$20
3.5 - 4.0
Open play across 4 courts.
Sundays
8:00 am
-
11:00 am
$20
3.5 - 4.0
Open play across 4 courts.
Sundays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
2.5 - 3.0
Open play across 2 courts.
Sundays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
2.5 - 3.0
Open play across 2 courts.
Sundays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
3.5 - 4.0
4 Challenge courts
Sundays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
3.5 - 4.0
4 Challenge courts
Sundays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
4.0+
Open play across 2 courts.
Sundays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
4.0+
Open play across 2 courts.
Sundays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
4.5+
2 Challenge courts
Sundays
11:00 am
-
2:00 pm
$20
4.5+
2 Challenge courts
Sundays
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
$10
2.5-3+
2 Challenge courts
Sundays
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
$10
2.5-3+
2 Challenge courts
Sundays
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
$10
4.0+
2 Challenge courts
Sundays
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
$10
4.0+
2 Challenge courts
Sundays
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
$20
4.5
3 Challenge courts
Sundays
2:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
$20
4.5
3 Challenge courts
Sundays
2:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$10
Adv. 4.0+
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Sundays
2:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
$10
Adv. 4.0+
First to 11 points then all players rotate.
Sundays
4:00 pm
-
5:30 pm
$10
Inter.
Open play across 4 courts.
Sundays
4:00 pm
-
5:30 pm
$10
Inter.
Open play across 4 courts.
South Bay
South Bay
8 great permanent pickleball courts on the site of the Olympic training center. A very nicely run club in a great location.
Mondays
9:30 am
-
11:30 am
$8
All Levels
Ladies Only event open to all levels. Nice fun event on 7 courts.
Mondays
9:30 am
-
11:30 am
$8
All Levels
Ladies Only event open to all levels. Nice fun event on 7 courts.
Mondays
5:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Session accepts up to 28 people spread over 4 courts so little waiting.
Mondays
5:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Session accepts up to 28 people spread over 4 courts so little waiting.
Tuesdays
5:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
$8
All Levels
All levels ladder event
Tuesdays
5:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
$8
All Levels
All levels ladder event
Tuesdays
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
$8
3.5+
Ladder event for 3.5+ players. Continuous play with no waiting.
Tuesdays
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
$8
3.5+
Ladder event for 3.5+ players. Continuous play with no waiting.
Wednesdays
5:30 pm
-
7:00 pm
$8
2.5+
Ladder event for 2.5+ players with no waiting.
Wednesdays
5:30 pm
-
7:00 pm
$8
2.5+
Ladder event for 2.5+ players with no waiting.
Wednesdays
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
$6
3.0+
Ladder event for 3.0+ players with no waiting.
Wednesdays
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
$6
3.0+
Ladder event for 3.0+ players with no waiting.
Thursdays
10:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
All levels Open Play across 4 courts.
Thursdays
10:00 am
-
12:00 pm
$7
All Levels
All levels Open Play across 4 courts.
Thursdays
5:30 pm
-
7:00 pm
$6
2.5+
Ladder event for 2.5+ players with no waiting.
Thursdays
5:30 pm
-
7:00 pm
$6
2.5+
Ladder event for 2.5+ players with no waiting.
Thursdays
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
$8
3.0+
Ladder event for 3.0+ players.
Thursdays
7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
$8
3.0+
Ladder event for 3.0+ players.
Fridays
9:00 am
-
11:00 am
$5
Intermediate
Competitive and fun intermediate social ladder across 7 courts
Fridays
9:00 am
-
11:00 am
$5
Intermediate
Competitive and fun intermediate social ladder across 7 courts
Fridays
6:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Open Play across 4 courts.
Fridays
6:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Open Play across 4 courts.
Saturdays
8:00 am
-
10:00 am
$0
All Levels
A fun but competitive ladder welcoming people of all levels.
Saturdays
8:00 am
-
10:00 am
$0
All Levels
A fun but competitive ladder welcoming people of all levels.
Sundays
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Session accepts up to 24 people spread over 4 courts so sometimes there can be a little waiting.
Sundays
1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
$8
All Levels
Session accepts up to 24 people spread over 4 courts so sometimes there can be a little waiting.
Please send a quick email if any info is incorrect or if you'd like so submit comments about any of the clubs or sessions. Any consistent open play sessions we're missing? Let us know and we'll make updates immediately.
Please send a quick email if any info is incorrect or if you'd like so submit comments about any of the clubs or sessions. Any consistent open play sessions we're missing? Let us know and we'll make updates immediately.
Contact us
Court availability in San Diego can change due to local tournaments (like the USA Pickleball National Championships) or seasonal park maintenance. Our schedule helps you navigate these changes, ensuring you never show up to a locked gate or an over-capacity session. From free public parks to premier pay-to-play clubs, we keep you connected to the heartbeat of the San Diego pickleball community. We do our best to keep all information up to date. If we're missing any regular open play sessions or we have incorrect information please email us and we will update immediately.
Understanding Skill Levels and Etiquette
Most San Diego open play sessions use a "paddle saddle" or rotation system. To ensure the best experience, it helps to know your rating:
Beginner (2.0-3.0): Focuses on learning the rules, serving, and basic dinking.
Intermediate (3.5-4.0): The most common level in SD, involving strategic third-shot drops and faster-paced rallies.
Advanced (4.5+): High-intensity play often found at "Challenge Courts" like those in Balboa Park or during specific ladder nights.