PickleCon 2025 took place August 7–10, 2025, at the Kansas City Convention Center, drawing 2,336 participants from more than 37 states. The venue was transformed into a pickleball hub with 55 courts and 90 featured brands in and around the Vendor Village—yet that was only the beginning of what made the second year of the event truly special.
Highlights included:
- 7 Signature Tournaments/Events: PickleCon Amateur, NJP, MiLP, DUPR, Chicken N Pickle, Beautiful Lives Project and the Crew Social Glow-in-the-Dark
- 25 Clinics led by top pros and coaches
- Unlimited Open Play across 20 of the courts
- 15 Panel Discussions with leaders shaping the sport & community
- Product & Equipment Demos Kickoff Glow-in-the-Dark Party Vendor Mixer for networking and collaboration
-Eatertainment Tour Buses exploring KC’s best pickleball spots
- Skills Challenges & Giveaways throughout the weekend
- Pro Exhibitions & Celebrity Matches to bring the crowd to life
- Celebrity Pickleball Bash that packed the stands
- Audacy Radio Grudge Match for added entertainment
- Puppy Yoga bringing fun and relaxation to the courts
- Blood Drive on site to give back to the community
- Club Breakout Session designed for networking and idea-sharing
- Lodging Appreciation Event to celebrate and thank the ones who host our attendees
