Pack Your Paddle: The Honolulu Pickleball Tournament Worth Flying To

This fall, pickleball players from across the Islands and around the world are invited to compete in the second annual Hawaiʻi Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open.

Hawaiʻi’s premier pickleball tournament will take place Oct. 8–11, 2026, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center on Oʻahu.

The tournament will feature more than 33 indoor courts, accommodating players from amateurs to professionals. This year’s event will also include a collegiate invitational, adding another layer of competition to the four-day event.

Last year’s inaugural tournament drew more than 1,000 players, with competitors traveling from the neighbor islands, Japan and the U.S. mainland. This year, organizers hope to welcome even more players from beyond the Islands.

“We’re excited to bring back the Hawai‘i Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open for our second year,” said Matt Apana, general manager of ESPN Honolulu, in a news release. “With the growing popularity of pickleball both in Hawai‘i and across the U.S., we’re providing an elite venue and format for pickleball players across Hawai‘i and the Pacific.”

For travelers from near and far, the tournament offers a chance to combine competition with an Oʻahu getaway. Players can spend their downtime exploring Honolulu’s restaurants, beaches and attractions, making the tournament an opportunity to enjoy the Islands on and off the court. For local players, it’s also a chance to compete alongside pickleball enthusiasts from across the Pacific and experience a tournament with an international field.

Registration is $95 per player, and those who register before Sept. 1, 2026, will be entered to win round-trip tickets for two to Japan.

If you’ve been looking for a reason to turn your next pickleball tournament into a vacation, consider this your sign to book the flight.

Imagine starting your day with a match at the convention center, then swapping your paddle for a beach bag. Grab lunch at one of Honolulu’s favorite local spots, cool off in the Pacific, catch a sunset from Waikīkī or explore a little farther afield between matches. The tournament makes it easy to combine serious play with the kind of island getaway that makes Hawai‘i a perennial favorite.

Beyond the courts, the event will feature a vendor product expo, giving players and spectators another reason to stick around between matches.

So, traveling pickleball players: bring your paddle, your doubles partner and maybe a few extra days on the calendar.

The tournament is Oct. 8–11 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Registration and the latest event information are available at honoluluopen.com.