Pickle Planet

02/12/2026

The Weekend of Feb 21-22 is for the fans!

The Sun City Shootout kicks off the 2026 UPL season on February 21–22 at 8:00 AM at Pickle n Par (Canutillo).

High-level pickleball. Local pride. All weekend long.

Pickle Planet is proud to support this event and we encourage all of our members and friends to head out and be part of the action. Come watch local athletes compete, feel the energy of live match play, and help start the season the right way.

Show up. Support local. Cheer loud.

02/05/2026

CASH OUT ON LOVE – GHERKIE GO-ROUND

Love is in the air… and pickleballs are flying.

Join us for the Gherkie Go-Round: Cash Out on Love Edition — a fun, round-robin tournament with great games and cash prizes.

Sunday, February 15

Beginner (0–2.5)
7:30 AM check-in | 8:00–10:30 AM play

Intermediate (2.81–3.49)
10:00 AM check-in | 10:30 AM–1:00 PM play

$25 Members | $40 Non-Members
$150 cash prize for 1st place
Only 16 players per division

Spots are limited. Register early.

Visit PicklePlanetUS.com to Register

Gherkie | Pickle Planet

01/13/2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to play at the next level?

UPL Semi-Pro Tryouts are happening this weekend at .and.par .

Come test your skills and compete for a spot on a UPL team:

Las Cruces Smash |
El Paso Sun City Ballers |

Tryout Schedule:
Saturday, January 17th | 4.0 – 4.5 Level
Sunday, January 18th | 4.5+ Level

Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Registration: $30

Open to Pickle Planet members and non-members.

Register now:
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See you on the courts this weekend.

11/22/2025

🚨 PICKLE PLANET IS POPPIN’ OFF! 🚨

Our Cosmic Black Lights are glowing, the neon colors are buzzing, and the courts look absolutely INSANE under that cosmic shine. ✨🎉

If you haven’t experienced a Pickle Planet Blacklight Party yet… what are you even doing?!

Grab your brightest gear, bring your energy, and come see the courts like you’ve never seen them before.

You. Need. To. Get. Here.

Gherkie out. Transmission end.

11/01/2025

🎃What a spook-tacular time at Pickle Planet! 👻

Huge shoutout to our Halloween heroes — Batman, the Starbucks Barista, and the iconic duo Pooh & Piglet — for bringing the costume game AND the pickle game! 💪🎭

We love seeing our players bring the fun, the creativity, and the community spirit every time they hit the court. 💚

10/21/2025

🌀 The Gherkie Go-Round: TEAM EDITION! 🌀

Grab your favorite partner in pickle and get ready to spin into some out-of-this-world fun! 🚀

Join us Saturday, November 8th for the Gherkie Go-Round – Team Edition, a fun, friendly, and competitive round robin that’s all about teamwork, good vibes, and great pickleball. 💥

🎯 Skill Levels / Divisions:
(please rate yourself honestly)
• Beginner / 0–2.5
• Intermediate / 2.5–3.5
• Advanced / 3.5+

🎟️ Entry Fee:
• $15 Members
• $25 Non-Members

👯‍♀️ Capacity: Limited to 8 Teams per Division — spots will fill fast!

🏆 What to Expect:
✨ 2 hours of non-stop pickleball play in a round robin format
✨ Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams (Visa Gift Cards!)
✨ A friendly, high-energy atmosphere for players who love to compete and connect

👉 Secure your spot early—space is limited!

10/20/2025

🪐 Pickle Planet’s Got a Fresh New Look! 🌌

Come check it out — new vibes, same cosmic pickleball energy! ✨

✅ Book your court
✅ Join an upcoming event
✅ Pop in and see the upgrade in person

Huge THANK YOU to our amazing owners, ambassadors, and volunteer members who made this transformation possible. 💚

Gherkie loves you all!

See you on the courts!

09/26/2025

🪐 PICKLE JAM 2025 IS HERE! 🎶

Party, pickle & power up our community at the first-ever Pickle Jam — a weekend of pickleball, live music, costumes, cosmic fun… all for a cause! 💚

🎶 Community Benefit Concert
📅 Oct 10 | 6:00–10:00pm
📍 Blue Moon Bar & Grill (ft. Ghetto Blaster + Proud Pete!)
🎟 $30 General Admission | Players get in FREE – limited tickets!

🏓 Pickleball Tournament
📅 Oct 11–12
📍 East Mesa Sports Complex (4502 Sonoma Springs Ave.)
💵 $75 Registration Fee | Register Here

👾 Awards, Prizes & Fun
Best D**k Duo 🏆
Smash-tastic Style 👗
Snazziest Sneakers 👟
The Gherkin Award 🥒
Pickle Spirit 🌟
Pickleball Pep Squad 📣
Dill-lightful Name ✨
…Plus raffles, costumes, and free Pickleball 101 for newcomers!

💚 Support a Great Cause
All proceeds benefit the Greatest Needs Impact Fund at CFSNM, helping families, animals, and communities recover from wildfires, floods, and other local crises.

🚨 Registration closes Oct 4 – don’t get left on the launch pad!

✨ Come for the competition. Stay for the cosmic community. ✨

— Gherkie & The Pickle Planet Crew

📞 Questions? Call (575) 521-4794
📧 Volunteer or partner? Email [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

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09/17/2025

07/19/2025

Last night was a VIBE. 🪩💅🏽

Huge thanks to the incredible crew from for choosing Pickle Planet for your Mom’s Night Out!

Y’all showed up, showed out, and served more than just pickleballs. 💥👟💃

We LOVED having you in the building—come back anytime. The court is always open for fierce femmes who wanna move, laugh, and smash 💖

06/12/2025

🪐 Father’s Day Vibes Only: Pickle N’ Grill This Sunday! 🌭

Hey Earthlings — and especially Dads of the Galaxy 🌌

This Father’s Day (Sunday 6/15, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM), Pickle Planet invites you and your fam to a galactic backyard BBQ-meets-open-play experience known across the universe as...

🔥 PICKLE N’ GRILL: FATHER’S DAY EDITION 🚀

Whether you’re a:
🧢 Dad with a dinking dream
👨‍👧‍👦 Family with food to share
🐣 Rookie ready to rip some rallies

Gherkie the Grill Master will be cookin’ up main dishes, while YOU bring a side for our cosmic potluck! Expect laughs, lobs, and legendary Dad energy.

🛸 What to Expect:
🟢 Open Play Pickleball – All levels welcome!
🔥 Grilled Mains by Gherkie
🥗 Potluck Sides – Bring a dish to share!
🧃 Family-friendly fun & space lemonade

🎟️ Cost & Registration:
🆓 Free for Members
🔵 $10 for Non-Members

Let’s celebrate the Dads who serve aces on and off the court 💫

Pickle. Grill. Chill. Repeat.

See You Sunday!

– Gherkie 🛸

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