Big Easy gator mascot holding a pickleball paddle The Exchange presents

Big EasyPickleballFestival

March 11–14, 2027 Tickets drop Oct 19

Four days at The Exchange, New Orleans.

Get tickets → Sponsor the weekend
Soul of the city. Soul of pickleball.

Came for the pickleball. Stayed for the crawfish.

The Big Easy Pickleball Festival Weekend is four days of play at The Exchange, then everything New Orleans does best once you step off the court. Bring your paddle and your appetite.

Thursday to Sunday

How the weekend goes

Play by day, eat and explore by night. The Exchange is home base, and the rest of the city fills in the gaps.

01

Crawfish boil welcome

We open the weekend the New Orleans way: a crawfish boil, cold drinks and easy company.

02

Daily play

Pickleball every day at The Exchange. Get on court, meet new partners and play as much as your legs allow.

03

Dinners on the town

Evenings out at some of our favorite spots around the city, with the people you spent the day playing with.

04

The city itself

Curated tours and cultural experiences. The music, the stories and the charm that make New Orleans hard to leave.

Your home base

This is The Exchange

Player hitting a backhand in front of a cheering crowd at The Exchange
Copper mug cocktail held up over a pickleball court
Player mid-swing on an indoor court with exposed brick
Two players sharing beers at the bar overlooking the courts
Player watching from the courtside rail
Friends at the bar watching games on the courts
Tickets

Get in early

Members get first dibs on October 19, then early bird pricing opens to everyone. Get on the list so you don't miss a drop.

Get on the list → Festival FAQ
Oct 192026
Member presaleExchange members shop first.
Up next
Oct 262026
Early birdBest pricing, open to everyone.
Coming
Nov 92026
General saleFull release while they last.
Coming
Sneak peek

Rep the Big Easy

Festival merch is on the way. Wear it on court, wear it to dinner, wear it home on the plane so everyone knows where you've been.

More soon 👀
Sponsorship

Put your brand in the middle of the weekend

We're partnering with a small group of brands to bring the festival to life. Every partnership is built around you, and we'll tailor visibility and on-site activation to what you want out of the weekend.

  • Welcome Dinner: Crawfish BoilThe opening night everyone shows up for.
  • Daily pickleballOn court and around it, all weekend long.
  • Dinners on the townThe evenings out across the city.
  • Cultural toursThe New Orleans experiences.
Let's talk sponsorship → Or email brooke@playspf.com
Branded koozies on a patio table at The Exchange
Lower Garden District

Home base: The Exchange

New Orleans' pickleball bar, with a full bar and kitchen, live music, and a patio made for the after-party.

7Courts
6Indoor + A/C
1.3Miles to the Convention Center

2120 Rousseau St., New Orleans, LA 70130  ·  Directions  ·  (504) 684-2391

Doubles play on the indoor courts at The Exchange
March 11–14, 2027 · New Orleans

Let the good times serve

Get on the list → Sponsorship inquiries

New Orleans Pickleball Festival

The Big Easy Pickleball Festival Weekend is a New Orleans pickleball festival at The Exchange, the city's pickleball bar in the Lower Garden District, March 11–14, 2027. The four-day weekend includes daily pickleball at The Exchange, a crawfish boil welcome dinner, dinners at New Orleans restaurants, and cultural tours of the city. Tickets for the New Orleans pickleball festival go on sale October 19, 2026 for Exchange members, with early bird tickets on October 26 and general sale on November 9. Sponsorship opportunities are available; email brooke@playspf.com.