THE SEATTLE METRO CLASSIC PRESENTED BY UW MEDICINE

Date: July 28th – August 2, 2026
Location: 700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreview Park, Shoreline, WA

Register Here – Registration ends July 30th

Washington state’s premier outdoor tournament is a fun and festive environment with perfect Pacific Northwest summer weather in the company of friends.

The Seattle Metro Classic is a favorite of local, regional, and traveling players! Set in a beautiful city park along the shores of the Puget Sound in Shoreline, Washington, this 6-day tournament features 18 courts, cash prizes for OPEN divisions and competitive skill divisions ranging from 3.0 – 4.5 for ages 12+,35+,50+,60+.

New for 2026! The prize pool for open divisions has been doubled to $20,000.

This well-loved tournament celebrates the dedicated local pickleball community and benefits the Seattle Metro Pickleball Assn, as we welcome first-time participants, tournament veterans, and top local players and pros from fourteen states and three countries.

Our annual Border Battle is once again presented by One Shot Pickleball. The Border Battle exhibition event is Friday, July 31. Don’t miss this fun competition and rivalry between Washington and Oregon!
 
Find a partner and plan to join the premier outdoor pickleball tournament in the Seattle metro area. See you in July!
 

VOLUNTEER! We welcome you to our pickleball community. You don’t have to play to be involved. The success of the tournament depends on dedicated volunteers who want to be a part of this fun summer event. Bring your friends and family and come on board as volunteers for this great summer happening! VOLUNTEER LINK

BECOME A SPONSOR: To learn about sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Sean Oldridge at SeanO@seattlemetropickleball.com 

Keep up to date on developments and follow us on the SMC Facebook page, the SMPA Facebook page, or SMPA Instagram page for the latest tournament information.

Buy Seattle Metro Classic apparel at the SMPA apparel store. 

The Seattle Metro Classic is a fundraiser for the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association. SMPA is a non-profit organization advocating for pickleball in the Seattle Metro area. Since 2019, this tournament has raised $85,000 to support:
 
  • Diversity & Inclusion in Pickleball (2025 Denny Award nominee)
  • Pickleball for All
  • The outdoor Magnuson Courts Project
  • Advocacy, education and community programming 

 

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