Pickleball English OPEN to make NEC debut17th June 2026 | published by Max Steventon SHARE
The 2026 Pickleball English OPEN will be held at the NEC Campus in Birmingham from 11–16 August, marking the first time the tournament has taken place at the venue.
Organised by Pickleball England, the event will use multiple exhibition halls at the NEC Campus, with plans for 60 indoor courts.
The move follows continued growth in participation at the tournament. Pickleball England sa...
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