The Road to The Dink MiLP Nationals Runs Through These State Championships

The Dink Minor League Pickleball calendar is heating up.

As teams across the country chase leaderboard points, Dream Tickets, and a shot at the 2027 Minor League Pickleball Championships, State Championships are quickly becoming some of the biggest stops on the calendar.

From New Jersey to Colorado, here’s a look at the upcoming State Championships on the 2026 calendar.

If you want to see a full list of upcoming events, take a look at them all on the Pickleball Tournaments website.

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New Jersey State Championship

Dates: May 16–17, 2026
Location: Players Courtyard — Moorestown, New Jersey

New Jersey gets the State Championship season started with a full weekend featuring both The Dink MiLP v3 format and traditional mixed-team Minor League Pickleball competition.

The event will take place at Players Courtyard in Moorestown and is affiliated with the Brooklyn Pickleball Team.

Events

• The Dink MiLP v3
• The Dink Minor League Pickleball (Mixed)

Florida State Championship

Dates: June 27–28, 2026
Location: Epic Pickleball — Sunrise, Florida

Florida’s State Championship heads to Epic Pickleball in Sunrise, one of the premier indoor pickleball facilities in the state.

With Florida continuing to be one of the deepest talent pools in amateur pickleball, expect stacked divisions and plenty of teams fighting for positioning in the National Pathway.

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Pennsylvania State Championship

Dates: September 19–20, 2026
Location: Dill Dinkers Hatboro — Hatboro, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania will host both v3 and traditional mixed-team competition across a two-day State Championship weekend at Dill Dinkers Hatboro.

The event gives Northeast teams another major opportunity to earn valuable results late in the season.

Events

• September 19: The Dink MiLP v3
• September 20: The Dink Minor League Pickleball (Mixed)

South Carolina State Championship

Dates: September 26–27, 2026
Location: Cayce Pickleball Complex — Cayce, South Carolina

The South Carolina State Championship heads to the Cayce Pickleball Complex and is presented by Pickleball Charleston.

As Minor League Pickleball continues expanding across the Southeast, this stop is expected to draw teams from across the region looking to make a late push toward Nationals qualification.

Registration

Registration link coming soon.

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Massachusetts State Championship

Dates: September 26–27, 2026
Location: Pickleball Kingdom Holyoke — Holyoke, Massachusetts

Massachusetts joins the growing list of states hosting official State Championship events in 2026.

The event will be held at Pickleball Kingdom Holyoke and should bring together many of the top teams from across New England.

Registration

Registration link coming soon.

Colorado State Championship

Dates: November 14–15, 2026
Location: The Picklr Cherry Creek South — Denver, Colorado

Colorado closes out the current State Championship calendar with a November showdown at The Picklr Cherry Creek South in Denver.

By this point in the season, Nationals qualification scenarios will likely be coming into focus, which should make this one of the most competitive weekends of the year.

Your Complete Guide to The Dink Minor League Events Happening in May

Florida

• May 9 — The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ The Courts Cape Coral ~ Florida

Illinois

• May 15 — The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ NP Windy City Classic ~ Highland Park, Illinois

Kansas

• May 17 — Dink MiLP v3 Under Armour C'ship Series @ Elite Tennis & Wellness by InPickle & Just Paddles
• May 30 — Dink MiLP v3 Under Armour C'ship Series @ Tap N Paddles by InPickle Nation and JustPaddles

Louisiana

• May 29–31 — The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Baton Rouge Showdown ~ Louisiana

Missouri

• May 16–17 — The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Arch Pickleball - St. Louis, Missouri
• May 29–31 — The Dink Minor League Pickelball @ The Shock Shootout ~ Chesterfield, Missouri

New Jersey

• May 16 — NEW JERSEY State Championship The Dink MiLP v3
• May 17 — NEW JERSEY State Championship The Dink Minor League Pickleball
• May 30 — The Dink MiLP v3 Tournament @ Pickleball Kingdom Hamilton, New Jersey

Tennessee

• May 9–10 — The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Pickleball Kingdom Memphis, Tennessee

Texas

• May 17 — The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ The Hills Country Club ~ Lakeway, Texas
• May 30–31 — The Dink MiLP v3 @ Epoch Pickleball ~ San Antonio, Texas

Virginia

• May 16 — The Dink Minor League Pickelball @ DTL Annandale, Virginia

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