A month-long neighborhood doubles tournament — finals Sat, Nov 14

The Lakeside On Preston
Pickleball Cup

A month of matches. Every skill level, one bracket, one champion. Grab a partner and play your way through to the Cup.

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  • All levels2.5 → 4.0+
  • DoublesGrab a partner
  • FreeNo entry fee
  • 1 monthof match play

The rundown

Everything you need to know

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When

Played over about a month, starting the week of October 5. Every round up to the final — the semifinals included — is scheduled between teams within that round's window. Only the final lands on a set date: Saturday, November 14 at 3:00 PM (rain date Sunday, November 15).

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Where

Right here at the Lakeside On Preston neighborhood courts. If you live here, you already know the spot — no address needed.

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Format

Doubles, single elimination — one bracket for all skill levels. Win to advance; lose and you're out. The last team standing takes the Cup.

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The prize

One bracket, one winner. The champion team takes home the Cup — and a year of Lakeside bragging rights.

Who can play
  • Free to enter — no fee
  • Open to Lakeside On Preston residents
  • Doubles teams — both players age 12 or older

How the month plays out

  • RegistrationClosed October 1 — seven teams are in.
  • Early roundsThe first-round window opens the week of October 5. Each round has its own window, and the two teams arrange their match within it.
  • SemifinalsScheduled between the two teams within the round's window, just like the earlier rounds.
  • The finalSaturday, November 14 at 3:00 PM — the last two teams meet for the Cup. Rain date: Sunday, November 15.

Live bracket

Follow the action

Follow every match right here. Bookmark this page — we'll update results as games are played through the month.

🔒 Bracket will be seeded after sign-ups close. Here's a preview of the format:
1 TBD vs 8 TBD
4 TBD vs 5 TBD
3 TBD vs 6 TBD
2 TBD vs 7 TBD
Semifinal 1
Semifinal 2
Final
🏆 Champions

Good to know

FAQ & rules

How the month-long bracket works, plus the ground rules — we play by standard USA Pickleball rules.

How the tournament works

How does the Cup work?
It's a single-elimination doubles bracket, and every team plays in one bracket regardless of skill level. Win your match and you advance; lose and your run ends. The last team standing wins the Cup. Games are played over a five-week window starting October 5, leading up to the final on Saturday, November 14.
How do I find out who we play, and when?
Once registration closes, we seed the bracket and post it on this page. At the start of each round we'll email both teams their matchup and share contact details so you can set up your game. You'll always know who you're playing and the window to play them in.
How do we schedule our match?
The two teams pick a time that works for everyone and play at the Lakeside courts. Games are played over a five-week window, and we'll do our best to work around your schedule — there's plenty of time to find a game time, even if your first open slot is two weeks out. Just try to agree on a time early so everyone can plan around it.
What if we can't agree on a time, or the other team goes quiet?
Just reply to any of the tournament emails you've received from us, and we'll help coordinate. If a team can't be reached or won't commit to any reasonable time before the round deadline, that match may be forfeited so the bracket can keep moving. We'll always try to be fair.
How do we report our score?
The winning team reports the result by replying to your round's matchup email as soon as the match wraps, and we'll update the bracket here.
What happens if we lose?
It's single elimination, so a loss ends your run — but come back to watch the final and cheer on your neighbors. It's as much a block party as a competition.

Rules & play

What rules do we play by?
Standard USA Pickleball rules. Matches are self-officiated — players call their own lines and keep score, in the spirit of friendly neighborhood play. If there's a call you truly can't agree on, replay the point.
What's the scoring format?
Every match is best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2 — the same format from the first round through the final.
What ball do we use, and do I bring my own paddle?
Standard outdoor pickleballs are provided on request for any match — just ask. Otherwise, bring your own. Either way, you'll need your own paddle and court shoes.
Can we swap a partner during the tournament?
Teams should stay the same throughout. If something comes up — injury, travel — just reply to any of your tournament emails; a substitute may be allowed with approval, as long as they're also a Lakeside On Preston resident aged 12 or older.

Signing up & logistics

Who can play, and what does it cost?
It's free. Both players on a team must be Lakeside On Preston residents and at least 12 years old.
I want to play but don't have a partner — can you help?
You'll need a partner to register, but send us a note through the contact form and we'll try to connect you with other neighbors looking for a teammate.
What if it rains?
Each round's window gives you room to work around the weather — just reschedule within the window. The final is set for Saturday, November 14 at 3:00 PM, with a rain date of Sunday, November 15.

Still have a question? If you've registered, just reply to any email you get from us — otherwise, drop us a note via the contact form.

Registration

Registration is closed

Registration for this year's Cup closed on October 1, and seven teams are in. Follow every match on the bracket, or join the newsletter to be the first to hear about next year's Cup.

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Hall of fame

2025 champions

Last year's Cup winners. Think your team can lift the trophy next?

The 2025 Lakeside On Preston Pickleball Cup doubles champions holding their trophies on the court
🏆 2025 Lakeside On Preston Pickleball Cup champions

Neighbors welcome

Say hello 👋

Want to help with the event? Have a question? Or do you just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you — drop us a note and we'll get right back. (Already registered? You can also just reply to any of our tournament emails.)