The first-ever 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 is gaining momentum fast, with 500+ registered players, and brackets are filling.
The Seattle Metro Classic has been a summer staple since 2018, is the largest independent pickleball tournament in the country (not APP or PPA), and is run by a non-profit organization, the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association. The SMC will return July 28 to Aug 2, but we couldn't wait! The Seattle Metro Winter Classic (SMWC) is a new winter tournament brought to you by the same team that organizes the summer version and, like its older sibling, is sure to be an instant “classic.”
This event has it all — singles, doubles, and refereed matches, as well as $10,000 in prize money up for grabs in the Open Divisions.
This winter edition is brand new — but it’s shaping up to deliver the same high-level competition players expect.
💵 $10,000 in prize money in Open Divisions up for grabs
🎟️ Singles divisions
❄️ Indoor tournament play
🏟️ @ Side Out Tsunami
🚨Refereed matches
🏅 Medal winners earn early registration access for the Summer Seattle Metro Classic
A few divisions could use more players. Open divisions, 3.0’s and singles players, grab your spot before registration closes.
📅 Feb 13–16 | 📝 Register by Jan 31
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https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/2026-seattle-metro-winter-classic-presented-by-uw-medicine
Round Robin format followed by medal round for Gold / Silver / Bronze
-26 Indoor Dedicated Pickleball Courts
-Franklin X40 Ball - optic yellow
-Skill Divisions: 3.0,3.5,4.0,4.5 (5.0 in singles as there is no open this year)
-18U, 19-34, 35+, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
-Senior Open (AM) and Open (PM) Doubles Divisions with prize money (minimum rating requirements for open divisions)
Friday, February 13
All Full Singles
Saturday, February 14
All Men's Doubles
Sunday, February 15
All Mixed Doubles
Monday, February 16 (President's Day)
All Women's Doubles
Also check out other Sports events in Seattle, Contests in Seattle.
