Kick off the weekend with us Friday evening at Courtside Kitchen in Fort Worth! We’ll enjoy apps, drinks, and plenty of time to mingle before the big day ahead. A little friendly competition awaits with a tourney-style pickleball showdown — whether you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines, it’s all about fun and good company. Attire: Think cricket chic or a day at Wimbledon, — all whites, creams and khaki, sporty and casual!

We’re keeping things fun and competitive! The welcome party will be tournament-style — complete with a bracket, single elimination, and standard pickleball rules, but only playing to 7 points. Bring your game face and your good vibes! Here is a link to classic pickleball rules!

On food & drink— There will be plenty of tasty appetizers to enjoy and drinks to start off the weekend. We’ll have the bar covered up to a certain point—then it’s yours to take from there. A little friendly reminder that the main event is Saturday ;)

6:00 PM — Arrive, grab a drink, and mingle as we get ready to play!

6:30–8:00 PM — Pickleball tournament begins — single elimination, short games to 7 points, across four courts & more mingling in the Beer Garden.

8:00–8:25 PM — Short round of speeches and a toast to kick off the weekend!

8:30–9:00 PM — More mingling and cheers-ing as the evening winds down.

Please be sure to sign the Courtside Kitchen liability waiver before playing—quick, easy, and required to join the fun!— Create an account and sign the waiver here!— Sign Waiver. This venue requires every person attending to sign the waiver— playing or spectating!