Life Time Turns LT Classic Pickleball Into a Cash-Prize Series
Chanhassen – October 13, 2026 -- Amateur pickleball players can now compete for cash at Life Time clubs in four states. The company is expanding its LT Classic into a quarterly tournament series, with more than $20,000 in total prize money and registration open in the Life Time app.
The first tournament starts October 16 in California
The series opens at Life Time Rancho San Clemente on October 16 and then moves through Georgia, Illinois and Minnesota in October and November. Players from each host city, state and surrounding region will compete in divisions organized by skill level.
Every division pays out, and top prizes reach $2,000 or more
Each host club sets its own prize pool, with cash payouts in every division. Across all divisions, more than $20,000 will be awarded. Winners can also take home JOOLA paddles and gear plus other sponsor prizes, and most events include a registration gift, from Tyrol shoes to a Vooray bag.