February 2026 News!

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PICKLEMANIA 2026 

Presented by Horseshoe Casino Hammond
February 20–22, 2026

Jean Shepherd Pickleball Complex

What is Picklemania 2026?
Picklemania 2026 is a 3-day indoor pickleball competition bringing players of all skill levels from across the region, Chicagoland, the Midwest, and beyond — with up to $25,000 in prize money on the line.

• Skill Levels: 3.0–5.0
• Open Divisions
• Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Doubles
• USA Pickleball–Certified Referees on site
• Every team advances to the playoffs

Registration is already nearing 300 players and will close February 11 — or sooner once the total number of teams reaches the maximum allowed to complete all divisions over the 3-day schedule.
Register now before it’s too late:
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/horseshoe-hammond-presents-picklemania-2026-prize-money-challenge

Every registered player receives:

• Official Horseshoe Picklemania Tournament Shirt
• A player swag bag filled with sponsor offers
• $10 food voucher to Byway Brewing (just ¼ mile from Jean Shepherd)
• 15% off food at Flick’s Kitchen, located inside the facility Picklemania is one of the largest indoor tournaments in Chicagoland and one of the biggest prize-money tournaments in the Midwest.

Big Prizes. Big Competition. Big Energy.
This. Is. Picklemania 2026.

We’re thrilled to share that our recent facility upgrades are officially complete, and the difference is huge.

• All-new lighting throughout the entire facility, dramatically improving court visibility and play quality
• Complete blackout on the east wall and added black coverings on the west wall for improved background contrast
• Resurfacing repairs completed on all 12 courts

If you haven’t been in recently, you’re going to be impressed — the courts have never looked or played better.

Friday, February 13 — 6:00 PM

Grab your friend — or your sweetheart — and join us for a fun, competitive evening of mixed doubles!

• 2 Brackets:
• 3.0–3.5
• 3.5–4.25
• $20 per player
• Round-robin play followed by playoffs

This is a great way to prepare for Picklemania or simply enjoy a night of competitive mixed doubles play.

Friday, February 6 & Friday, February 27

5:00–9:00 PM
An unbeatable value for a full night of pickleball fun — just $7.

Don’t forget about 219Pickleball Rewards, which launched January 1st.

Club members earn reward points that can be redeemed for substantial savings and even more value on open play.

• Morning Open Play (Mon-Fri): 3-hour sessions
• Evening Open Play (Mon-Fri): 4-hour sessions
• Saturday Open Play: 7-hour sessions
• Sunday Open Play: 6-hour sessions
• Open play can be as low as $8 with punch card purchase (weekdays and weeknights, excluding Friday nights), before rewards points are applied

Learn more here:
https://219pickleball.com/219pickleball-rewards

We want to thank all of you for an amazing start to the year. Our current leagues are full and in full swing!

We’re always looking to improve, and we truly value your feedback.

Send thoughts or suggestions anytime to: 219pickleball@gmail.com

Your feedback helps us continue delivering the best possible events, a great playing experience, and outstanding value.

See you on the courts,

Ruben 
219Pickleball