Surprise will host a series of tournaments for the fast-growing sport of pickleball, welcoming more than 1,900 participants to the city.

The following tournaments will take place at the Surprise Pickleball Courts, 14534 W. Tierra Buena Lane. Admission is free.

• Surprise Pickleball Association Battle of the Paddles, Sept. 25-26
SPA and USAPA sanctioned, double elimination pickleball tournament featuring more than 100 players competing in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles and senior mixed doubles.

• Surprise Pickleball Association Monster Smash, Oct. 29-Nov. 1
SPA and USAPA sanctioned, double elimination pickleball tournament featuring more than 600 players competing in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles and senior mixed doubles.

• Super Senior World Pickleball Championships, Dec. 2-5
USAPA sanctioned pickleball tournament featuring more than 450 players competing in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles and senior mixed doubles. Skill groups 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0.

• Tommy Wong Memorial Tournament, Jan. 8-11
SPA and USAPA sanctioned, double elimination pickleball tournament featuring more than 750 players competing in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles and senior mixed doubles.

For information on all tournaments, visit pickleballtournaments.com

With 16 city courts, Surprise’s pickleball complex is one of the best in the state of Arizona — adding to the variety of championship-level sporting events the city is able to host. These tournaments contribute tourism dollars to our local economy and brand Surprise as a premier sports tourism destination.

For information, visit ExploreSurprise.com or contact the Sports and Tourism department at 623-222-2222.