SHREVEPORT, La. (July 1) — The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission and Visit Shreveport-Bossier, in partnership with Southern Pickleball, announced that the Powerball Louisiana State Championship presented by the Carvana PPA Tour & Southern Pickleball will take place Oct. 9 through 11 at The Picklr in Bossier City.
The three-day event will bring more than 300 players and spectators from Louisiana and surrounding states to compete in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The tournament features multiple age groups and skill levels. Organizers hope the event encourages visitors to explore local attractions, dine at homegrown restaurants and experience the area's hospitality.
"We're excited to welcome the Louisiana State Championship to Shreveport-Bossier and partner with Southern Pickleball to bring this event to our community," said Sara Nelms, Director of Sports for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission with Visit Shreveport-Bossier. "As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, championships like this create new opportunities to showcase our destination, support local businesses, and provide an outstanding experience for athletes and their families."
The venue, The Picklr Bossier City, opened in February as the largest indoor pickleball facility in the area. It features 11 dedicated indoor courts.
“Southern Pickleball is excited to bring our State Championship Series to Shreveport-Bossier for the very first time. This event represents more than just a championship—it reflects the incredible growth of pickleball across Louisiana and our commitment to creating premier experiences for players of all ages and skill levels,” Mark Spackman Co-Founder, Southern Pickleball. “We look forward to welcoming amateur players from across Louisiana and throughout the Southeast to experience outstanding competition, Southern hospitality, and everything the Shreveport-Bossier community has to offer. We believe this championship will become a signature event for Louisiana pickleball and a destination tournament for amateur players across the region for years to come.”
The tournament schedule features men's and women's singles on Friday, October 9, followed by men's and women's doubles on Saturday, October 10. The event concludes with mixed doubles on Sunday, October 11. Competitors will play in skill levels ranging from 2.5 to 5.0+ and age brackets spanning from 15+ to 80+.
"Our focus at The Picklr Bossier City has always been about building and growing the pickleball community here in Northwest Louisiana," said Eric Zheng, Club Coordinator at The Picklr. "Being able to bring the Louisiana State Championship here is a great result of that work. We've built a first-class home for pickleball and a welcoming space that brings all players together, and it's exciting to see that grow into opportunities like this. We're looking forward to welcoming competitors from across the state and introducing them to everything Shreveport-Bossier has to offer."
Registration launched July 1, and early bird discounts run through July 31. Matches will stream on Southern Pickleball TV, which features live broadcasts and podcast coverage.
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