10/30/2026 - 11/2/2026
Warrior's Cup at Desert Ridge Resort & Spa combines championship pickleball, luxury hospitality and philanthropy into one unforgettable weekend.
Over Halloween Weekend 2026, various skilled pickleball players from across the Southwest compete at Arizona's premier resort while enjoying world-class dining, golf, spa experiences and resort amenities—all without leaving the property.
Every registration helps Hope Always Foundation bring Warrior Channel's safe, ad-free educational, inspirational and relaxing content to pediatric patients at Phoenix-area children's hospitals.
Friday: 11 AM - 6 PM
Check In and Practice
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
1st and 2nd round Matches
Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Semi Final and Final Matches
Monday: 11 AM
Checkout
- USA Pickleball-sanctioned event
- Best two of three games
- Games to 11, win by two
- Semifinals to 15
- Finals is 21
- Side-out scoring
- 35 minutes maximum time limit
64 Men's Singles Matches
64 Men's Doubles Matches
64 Women's Singles Matches
64 Women's Doubles Matches
256 Total Matches
128 Singles Players
256 Doubles Players
384 Total Players
Apex - 4.0+ Rating
Vanguard - 2.5 – 4.0 Rating
Rising Stars - 1.0 – 2.5 Rating
Open - All Ratings Welcome
Four skill-based tiers ensure every player competes against opponents of similar ability.
Entertain Every Sick Child in America
Entertain Every Sick Child in America
Entertain Every Sick Child in America
Hope Always Foundation believes no child should face a hospital stay without comfort, hope and the power of curated entertainment stories.
Every year, more than 5 million children are hospitalized across America. During the average pediatric hospital stay of nearly five days—more than 115 hours—most of a child's time is spent waiting before and after testing and procedures.
Warrior Channel
Entertain Every Sick Child in America
Entertain Every Sick Child in America
Warrior Channel transforms hospital downtime into safe, uplifting moments for pediatric patients.
- Ad and social media free
- Educational content provided by ClickView
- 100 age-appropriate classic and contemporary films
- Short and long form content
- Video books and relaxation programming
- Available on TVs, tablets and personal devices
Fundraising Goals
Entertain Every Sick Child in America
Fundraising Goals
Goal 1: $15,000
Donate Warrior Channel to Phoenix Children's Arrowhead Campus (50 beds).
Goal 2 — $15,000
Donate Warrior Channel to Phoenix Children's East Valley Campus (50 beds).
Goal 3 — $100,000
Donate Warrior Channel to Phoenix Children's Thomas Campus (500 beds).
Turn the Tournament into a Vacation
Warrior's Cup at Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is designed as a destination weekend—not just a tournament. Special event packages encourage players, families and spectators to arrive early, stay longer and experience everything JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa has to offer.
From tournament play and practice courts to dining, spa treatments, the Halloween Gala and championship awards, guests can enjoy an unforgettable weekend without ever leaving the resort.
