The 6th Annual
Funky Pickle Ventnor Classic
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 9am – 6pm
Location: 5600 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City, NJ
Funky Team Tourney
Our unique spin on the 4-person team format. Each team consists of 2 men and 2 women. We will be featuring more divisions this year to offer more players a chance to compete!
The 6th Annual
Funky Pickle Ventnor Classic
Suffolk and the Boardwalk
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Friday 7/25
5pm – 7pm Opening Night Open Play
Come by, have a drink, have a dink, and get in some last minute prep with your team and scope out the competition. We’ll have a full bar, bites and great tunes jamming. No better way to start the weekend!
Saturday 7/26
9am – 6pm Funky Team Tourney
Our unique spin on the 4-person team format. Each team consists of 2 men and 2 women. We will be featuring more divisions this year to offer more players a chance to compete!
Registration will be open to the public soon.
2026 FUNKY PICKLE SPONSORSHIPS
THE PLAYERS LOUNGE – MVP | $12,500
PRIME REAL ESTATE. Highest trafficked area of the event for players and engaged guests. You’ll own the player hospitality space that provides shade and snacks for all the tournament participants. Benefits include naming rights of player hospitality zone (high touch guest area), listing on all marketing materials, dedicated social posts, large scale signage at high visibility locations on site, logo placement on courts, large scale activation space on-site and VIP hospitality for guests. Every player will interact with this space.
THE SANDBOX – MVP | $12,500
This is where ALL THE FUN goes down! Beach bar, live music, games and activities. Your company name will be synonymous with good times on the beach. Benefits include: naming rights and large scale signage in The Sandbox space of the event, logo on all marketing materials, signage on cooling tents, signage around Main Stage and throughout Sandbox area, large scale on-site activation, product placement and sales area.
THE KITCHEN – CHAMPION | $10,000
“The Kitchen” is not just an integral part of the pickleball court… it’s also a great sponsor opportunity. You’ll own the naming rights to the concession and picnic area of the event. We’ll brand the area “The ___ Kitchen” and include your logo near the “kitchen” area of the Center Court area. Also includes listing on all marketing materials, dedicated social posts, and large scale signage at high visibility locations on site. Our food concession area will be one of the highest trafficked space at the festival.
THE MAIN STAGE – CHAMPION | $10,000
The Main Stage will host open to the public concerts on Friday and Saturday night. We expect crowds of 750-1,000 guests for each show. Your brand will be the backdrop of the stage and logo included on all concert promotions. You will also receive prominent signage placement throughout the venue space, logo on website and official event tee shirt.
WELLNESS ZONE – GOLD | $7,500
Naming rights for our wellness area which includes stretching and massages, healthy snacks, and other activities like yoga that will take place throughout the day. Benefits include: signage and naming rights of wellness zone and programming of activation area on site, listing on all marketing materials.
COMMISSIONER’S CUP PRO AM | GOLD $7,500 | SILVER $5,000
Be part of the first ever Commissioner’s Cup Match on Friday, July 26. This special event will include matches between Ventnor Commissioners, VCPD, VCFD, VCBP, and other local celebrities. It’s sure to be a slam dunk! Gold level offers naming rights and entering a team, Silver level includes participation in the Commissioner’s Cup trophy presentation.
GOLD SPONSOR | $7,500
As a premier Gold Sponsor of the Funky Pickle Ventnor Classic 2026, your brand will shine at the heart of the action, with prime placement at Center Court or the Central Courtyard.
Branded activation space with naming rights for Center Court / Courtyard
Branded giveaway opportunity with premium branded product placement
Complimentary team registration including four team spots ($2,000 value)
Dedicated event moment with the opportunity to present awards at Center Court
Dedicated event signage with premier location large-scale signage
Event presence and lead capture opportunities in a premium center-of-event location
Inclusion in email and social media blasts with dedicated callouts across all channels
Logo on event shirt with large logo placement at the highest sponsorship tier
SILVER SPONSOR | $5,000
Our Silver Sponsors will command attention in popular event areas like the Kitchen and Players Lounge.
Branded activation space with naming rights for prime activation
Branded giveaway opportunity with branded product option
Complimentary team registration including 2 team spots ($1,000 value)
Dedicated callouts across all channels with email and social media blast inclusion
Event presence and lead capture in high touch point locations
Large standalone signage and activation
Logo on event shirt at second tier placement
BRONZE SPONSOR | $2,500
A great option for brands seeking meaningful exposure, our Bronze Sponsors will have a presence at high-energy areas including the Playing Court, Kids Clinic, and Main Stage.
Dedicated event signage with standalone signage in select areas
Email/social blast inclusion with dedicated callouts in email blasts
Event presence and lead capture with tent in prime vendor areas
Logo on event shirt at third tier placement
FULL SOUR SPONSOR | $1,000
The Full Sour Sponsor package is perfect for local businesses and community partners looking for event visibility.
Dedicated event signage on the sponsor-dedicated wall
Logo featured on official event shirts for high visibility
Onsite presence with lead capture opportunities to engage attendees
HALF SOUR SPONSOR | $500
For those who want to show their support and get their name in front of a passionate, active audience.
Logo featured on Thank You signage
Logo featured on official event shirts for high visibility