PPxDV PicklePoker at the 'Plex (DUPR/Rating: Up to 3.74)

About this event

Play pickleball. Earn your chips. Take the poker crown. 🏆

Think you've got what it takes to dominate both the court and the poker table? PicklePoker at the 'Plex combines competitive pickleball with a Texas Hold’em tournament, where every point you earn on the court helps build your starting poker stack!

Two games. One champion. One unforgettable showdown.

⚠️ Important: Texas Hold’em Knowledge Required

Participants must have a working knowledge of Texas Hold’em, including the basic rules, hand rankings, and gameplay. This event is designed for players who are already familiar with poker and can play independently.

🏓 Phase 1: Earn Your Chips on the Court

We'll kick things off with pickleball Open Play across two divisions:

Division 1: DUPR/Rating 3.74 and below

Division 2: DUPR/Rating 3.75 and above

20 players total: 10 per division

Format: 5 games per player, played to a hard 11

Every point counts toward your poker starting stack!

🎯 Every point earned: 2 big blinds

🏆 Every game won: 10 big blinds bonus

Play your five assigned games, rack up the points, and build your starting chip stack. The better you perform on the court, the more chips you'll bring to the table!

♠️ Phase 2: Battle for the Poker Crown

Once the pickleball action wraps up and starting stacks are calculated, it's time to put your Texas Hold’em skills to the test.

🎲 Random Seat Assignments: Take your randomly assigned seat and get ready to play.

⬆️ Rising Blinds: Blinds increase every 20 minutes, keeping the pressure on…

Event details

PPxDV PicklePoker at the 'Plex (DUPR/Rating: Up to 3.74) is a tournament hosted by Pickleplex Downsview in Toronto, Ontario. It is listed as Mini Tournament. The venue is at 40 Carl Hall Road, Toronto, Ontario M3K 2C1. It starts on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM, local time at the club. Registration costs $60 CAD. 10 of 10 spots are open. Players can register online as guests, without a Pickleplex Downsview account. Pickleplex Downsview has 13 courts for pickleball.

Location

Pickleplex Downsview