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Motown Glowdown Pickleball Tournament
Every team that registers helps fund the season ahead.
Pickleball Like You've Never Seen It
Lace Up & Glow Up
Motown Glowdown Pickleball is a tournament played under blacklight for players of every age and level. The courts are transformed with UV lighting, glow balls, neon-lit courts, and a high-energy atmosphere that makes every rally feel electric. Games run round robin through the weekend into championship and consolation play, with a professional, safety-first staff keeping everything organized from serve to final point.
Why Players Love the Glowdown
What You'll Experience
Divisions for Every Level
Club, Fraternity & Sorority, Women's, Men's, Mixed, Parent/Child, Kids Only (ages 6–14), and High School divisions mean every player finds the right level of competition.
The Glow Experience
Blacklight courts and glow balls set the scene - plus a decorations table with tape so you can deck out your own paddle or your outfit before you play.
3 Days of Pickleball Action
Each day brings its own set of divisions, from Club and Greek life on Friday night to family and youth play on Sunday. See the full schedule for what's happening when.
Compete. Connect. Give Back.
Every team that registers helps support local tennis programs, so playing under the lights helps build a stronger future for the sport.
Tournament Details
Your Guide to Glowdown
Costume Contest
Judged by the WVU Tennis Team.
Club Cup
College student organizations compete for their own Glowdown Championship.
Fraternity & Sorority Cup
Greek life bracket play under the lights.
Winners of the Club Cup and Fraternity & Sorority Cup each win a free date party at Joe Mama's.
Wings provided by Keglers.
Women's Doubles
Bracket play under the lights.
Men's Doubles
Bracket play under the lights.
Mixed Doubles
Bracket play under the lights.
Parent/Child Doubles
Bracket play under the lights.
Kids Only
Ages 6–14.
High School
Bracket play under the lights.
Location & Venue
Motown Glowdown Pickleball takes place in Morgantown, WV at Summit Tennis Academy, located at 211 Everhart Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508. The facility's indoor courts offer a climate-controlled surface for players, all transformed by blacklight for the weekend.
Plan Your Stay
Traveling in for the Glowdown? We've rounded up team-friendly hotels close to Summit Tennis Academy. Explore our recommended options and book early to keep your team together.
Registration
Team Registration
One flat rate for every division.
Includes:
- Bracket play in your division
- Glow paddles, glow balls & blacklight courts
- Proceeds benefiting local tennis programs
All registrations are final. No refunds will be issued for any reason once payment is submitted.
Click Your Division to Register:
Have questions? Email us at info@motownglowdown.com
Your Questions, Answered
If your question isn't listed here, reach out and we'll help.
What is the Motown Glowdown Pickleball Tournament?
Motown Glowdown Pickleball is a weekend pickleball tournament where players compete on indoor hardcourts under UV/blacklight in Morgantown, WV. Glow balls, blacklight lighting, and neon-lit courts create a high-energy, visually striking experience across divisions for every age, from Club and Greek life to families and kids.
Who is eligible to play in the tournament?
The event is open to Club, Fraternity & Sorority, Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Parent/Child Doubles, Kids Only Doubles (ages 6–14), and High School Doubles. We welcome a range of experience levels and will do our best to group teams in a way that keeps games fun, competitive, and development-focused for players of every age.
What does the weekend schedule look like?
The weekend is organized by division rather than a fixed number of games per team. Friday night (7–11 PM) is Club & Greek Cups, with a costume contest kicking things off. Saturday runs Doubles Play all day, with Women's, Men's, and Mixed Doubles each getting their own window. Sunday is Family & Youth Day, with Parent/Child, Kids Only, and High School Doubles. See the full schedule for exact times.
Is blacklight pickleball safe for kids and families?
Yes. Games are played on indoor hardcourts, and the Sunday divisions are built specifically for families and younger players, including a Kids Only division for ages 6–14 and a Parent/Child division. The main twist is the lighting and glowing equipment, not the style of play, so the goal is a memorable atmosphere that still feels safe, supervised, and comfortable for players of every age.
What does the registration fee include?
The $50 team entry fee covers tournament entry and division play, glow-in-the-dark balls, blacklight court setup, and access to the decorations table so you can tape up your paddle or your outfit before you play.
Do we need to bring our own paddles?
We'll have a limited number of paddles available on-site, but we recommend bringing your own if you have one, just to be safe. Official glow-in-the-dark balls will be provided.
How do we register our team, and when is the deadline?
Head to the registration section on this page and click your division to register - the $50 flat fee applies to every division. Once registration opens, managers can complete the form, submit payment, and receive a confirmation email with next steps. We recommend registering early, as spots may fill quickly.