2026 Bee Brave Pickleball Tournament

Join us as we rally for a cause at the second Bee Brave Pickleball Tournament — where every serve, lob and dink supports local breast cancer research!

All proceeds go directly to Van Andel Institute, funding life-changing breakthroughs in breast cancer. Pick your partner, grab your paddle and bring your A-game as we ace this fight together! 

Register before Wednesday, Feb. 18 to be guaranteed an event T-shirt! 

Included in this tournament

• Five games GUARANTEED for the Doubles Tournament
• A custom Bee Brave Pickleball Tournament T-Shirt
• 100% of event registration goes to Van Andel Institute

Important dates:

• T-shirt guarantee deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
• Registration closes: Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Learn more about Bee Brave →

A full schedule will be shared with participants the week of the event.

• Morning | Women Divisions (Beginner, 3.0, and 3.5)
• Afternoon | Men Divisions (3.0 and Below, 3.5, and 4.0)
• Evening | Mixed Divisions (3.0 and Below, 3.5, and 4.0)

Bee Brave events are supported by a passionate community of corporate sponsors and partners who believe in the change made through breakthroughs in breast cancer research at Van Andel Institute. Learn more about the opportunities available below and join us by sponsoring the Bee Brave Pickleball Tournament today!

For sponsorship questions, please contact Emily Umstead-Allee at [email protected].