GMC Pickleball Classic

Registration is Open!

GMC Pickleball Classic

Thursday, July 30, 2026

SPF | 2121 N. Clybourn Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614

About the Event

Join GMC for a day of friendly competition, great food, and even better company at The GMC Pickleball Classic! Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never picked up a paddle, this event is open to all skill levels! After the overwhelming response to last year’s event, the 2026 PCMA GMC Pickleball Classic is now TOURNAMENT STYLE!

We’re mixing things up this year with an elimination style tournament! 32 Teams made up of your industry colleagues will compete until just one is left standing- taking home the pickle trophy and ultimate bragging rights. All tournament teams are sold out but there’s still time to show off your skills in the “kitchen” with reserved open court time. 

Learn how to register a non-tournament team here

Participation Options:
Open Play & Spectator Planner* –  $75
Open Play & Spectator Supplier* – $150

Open Play & Spectator tickets include lunch and 2 drink tickets per person, non-tournament open pickleball courts, cornhole, shuffleboard, and bocce play.

Ready to compete? All Pickleball Tournament Teams have sold out. Planners can apply to be hosted to join a team HERE!

Hosted Planner Spectators: Planners can apply to be hosted to attend! Fill out the form HERE!

Sponsor 5 Planner Open Play & Spectator Registrations** – 5 Tickets for $300. Email [email protected] for more information.

Don’t miss out on the most fun event of the summer!

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Event Policies

​​​​​Online Registration: Online registration will close 3 business days prior to the event date.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. If a registrant cancels within 7 days of the event, they will forfeit 50% of the registration fee. If a registrant cancels within 3 days of the event, they forfeit the entire registration fee. No shows forfeit the entire registration fee. If a registration refund is owed, the refund will be processed within 7-14 business days to the original method of payment.
Registration Transfer Policy: Requests to transfer registration from one individual to another will be accepted in writing via email to [email protected] and must be made before the online registration deadline (3 business days prior to the event date). After this date, the new individual must register on site.
*Walk in Policy: We highly recommend registering online before the event. Any attendee who registers on site will be charged an extra 10% of the applicable registration fee for their membership type. Onsite registration may not always be available. Please check the event website regularly for the latest updates and current walk-in registration policy.

Click here for sponsorship opportunities

Already know what you’d like to sponsor? Complete the GMC PCMA Sponsorship Enrollment Form & email it to us at [email protected] to get started!

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