Get ready to grab your paddle and play for a purpose!
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity is excited to host the Keys for Home Pickleball Classic on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at PickleRage in Portage.
This fun, community-wide fundraiser brings together pickleball players, local businesses, families, and Habitat supporters for a day of competition and connection, all while raising funds to support affordable homeownership and critical home repairs for local families.
More Than a Pickleball Tournament
“The Keys for Home Pickleball Classic is about so much more than what happens on the court. It’s about bringing our community together, having fun, and turning that energy into meaningful support for local families and affordable housing,” says Sarah Cagney, Director of Fund Development at Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Throughout the day, players and spectators can enjoy food trucks, local vendors, sponsor booths, family-friendly activities, awards, and more. Whether you’re competing for the win, cheering from the sidelines, or simply stopping by to be part of the fun, there’s a place for everyone.
And every serve, rally, and point helps move Habitat’s mission forward.
Grab a Partner and Hit the Court!
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: PickleRage, 525 Romence Rd., Portage
Registration: $45 per player through September 14
Last Chance Registration: $50 per player, September 15–23
Registration closes: Wednesday, September 23
Format: Coed doubles
Skill Levels: Based on USAPA self-rating
Your Game Can Help Build a Home
Funds raised through the Keys for Home Pickleball Classic directly support the work of Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Right here in our community, families are working toward the stability of affordable homeownership, while older adults and homeowners with limited resources need critical repairs that allow them to remain safely in their homes.
When you register, sponsor, volunteer, or attend the Keys for Home Pickleball Classic, you’re helping make that work possible.
Businesses Can Get in the Game, Too
The Classic also offers local businesses a fun way to support affordable housing while connecting with hundreds of community members.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, with benefits that may include event recognition, vendor space, inclusion in player bags, social media and website recognition, event signage, and opportunities to engage directly with players and guests.
Play. Connect. Build.
You don’t have to swing a hammer to help build a home. Sometimes, it starts with a paddle.
Join Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity on September 26 at PickleRage for a day of pickleball, community, and impact.
Ready to Join Us?
