ABOUT THE ARNOLD PICKLEBALL INVITATIONAL AT MATCH POINT
The Arnold Sports Festival, the nation's largest sports festival, celebrates the inaugural Arnold Pickleball Invitational March 6-8, 2026 at Match Point, a new, world-class INDOOR pickleball facility in Columbus, Ohio. Match Point also features badminton, golf simulators, and championship Table Tennis provided by Joola!
REGISTER NOW
REGISTER NOW
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Skill/Age Brackets: 3.0-5.0; Age 19+, 35-49, 50-59, 60+ (Junior bracket available- All levels)
REGISTRATION PERKS
-All players receive a free 3-day Expo Pass to The Arnold Sports Festival, valid on Friday, March 6,
Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. (A $115 value!)
-An Arnold Invitational Tournament T-shirt
-Saturday night Glow-in-the-dark Pickleball Party- 6-10pm -Free for Players
FORMAT
-This will be an unsanctioned, Round Robin-style event with Playoffs.
-Round Robin Games to 15, win by 1
-Playoff Games 2/3 Games to 11, win by 2
-5 Guaranteed Matches for all events
*Events to be combined if there are fewer than 6 teams in doubles or fewer than 6 players in singles. Tournament organizers have the right to combine events based on either skill or age to provide the best overall playing experience, given the circumstances.
-MEDAL ROUNDS FOR 4.5+ AND 5.0+ WILL BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY ON CHAMPIONSHIP COURT!
CASH PURSE
-Top 3 teams in every event get paid out (50/30/20)
-1st Place gets $200
-2nd Place gets $120
-3rd Place gets $80
MULTIPLE EVENTS/SAME DAY
Once registration closes and the schedule is created, players will have the opportunity to add another skill/age event to the same day of competition, as long as the start times don't conflict. Registration covers all cost of the events, so playing multiple events is encouraged!
GIVEAWAYS
Match Point and Joola will be providing sponsored giveaways that are raffled off at the event - from luxury bags to paddles and more!
Match Point and Joola will be providing sponsored giveaways that are raffled off at the event - from luxury bags to paddles and more!
LOCATION
MATCH POINT
350 McCormick Boulevard
Columbus, Ohio, 43213
United States
MATCH POINT
350 McCormick Boulevard
Columbus, Ohio, 43213
United States
FREE PARKING