--- title: Pickleball Gore League | Southland League Starts April 20 description: Join the Pickleball Gore League starting April 20 at MLT Event Centre. Weekly games in Southland for all skill levels in a fun, social format. image: https://southernslammers.kiwi/hubfs/pickleball-gore-league-mlt-event-centre.png --- [Skip to content](https://southernslammers.kiwi/southern-slammers-blog/pickleball-gore-league-southland#main-content) [![Southern slammers pickleball in southland](https://southernslammers.kiwi/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20option%207.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=logo%20option%207.png)Homepage](https://southernslammers.kiwi) - [News](https://southernslammers.kiwi/southern-slammers-blog) - [Locations](https://southernslammers.kiwi/locations) - [Current Sessions](https://southernslammers.kiwi/sessions) - [Join Community](https://southernslammers.kiwi/community) [When & Where To Play](https://southernslammers.kiwi/sessions) - [News](https://southernslammers.kiwi/southern-slammers-blog) - [Locations](https://southernslammers.kiwi/locations) - [Current Sessions](https://southernslammers.kiwi/sessions) - [Join Community](https://southernslammers.kiwi/community) [When & Where To Play](https://southernslammers.kiwi/sessions) ![Pickleball league in Gore Southland at MLT Event Centre with players competing](https://southernslammers.kiwi/hs-fs/hubfs/pickleball-gore-league-mlt-event-centre.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=pickleball-gore-league-mlt-event-centre.png) # Southland’s Longest-Running Pickleball League is Back in Gore – Starting Monday 20 April ![Marcin Lipski](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Marcin Lipski April 18, 2026 Southland’s longest-running Pickleball League kicks off again on **Monday, 20th April** at the MLT Event Centre, Gore Multisports Complex, bringing weekly match play, a great social atmosphere, and plenty of time on court for players of all levels. If the word “league” sounds a bit serious, don’t worry. This competition is known for its relaxed and welcoming vibe, with just enough competitiveness to keep things interesting. Players are quickly matched to their level, meaning you’ll get evenly balanced games and enjoyable rallies each week. In short, this is one of the best ways to play pickleball in Southland, whether you’re just starting out or already experienced. 📍 **Session Details** When: Every Monday evening, 6:00pm (sharp!) – 8:00pm Where: MLT Event Centre, Gore Multisports Complex Players from Invercargill, Winton, Te Anau and surrounding areas are very welcome. If you’re travelling from Invercargill (or nearby), feel free to get in touch at **southernslammersnz@gmail.com** — we already have a few cars heading up and can help coordinate rides. 📝 **How to Register** You can register via the Global Pickleball Network (GPN) using the link below. This requires setting up a free account, but it’s well worth it, many pickleball events and tournaments across New Zealand use the platform. [CLICK/TAP HERE TO REGISTER](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalpickleball.network%2Fnetwork%2Fladder-league%2FregisterPage%2F4513_12713-gore-pickleball-ladder-t2-2026%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuw4vu2MET2T4R9UAlnPZ1hcksRT9r1FlKDEsUTXz9TvELQ2pJhEi9HKJx2Q_aem_Wlqh6ey3JASNse3CCHgerw&h=AT6jEe0IAmNpjAL0GmCBiAvk863rUj3stTx1RkXByF8FXEvBOUnEzvnO8RTJQ605FgIOlNeSUwl4f7tLjnzfAUAzRci4uLPphPGHr852JwJe5NHX8y85OxW-JL2k4lz38g&__tn__=H-y-R&c[0]=AT7Cdsu9dKna9IRrzO2DEy47Xa6RRHWYsJkXB27WDgh6lAtClItbdYxsL6Sx4OrVQKRsBo_KfAXep1c1-31m47U7Ed9qoI9tXGglHyr-ArfzceCHbnOZaGp_sROQ5qDZF6MjBAok_RGhXyh3i8NrOfzdzYTDKlyrQcvNTFvXZ094BW1ylq4M0pMjVhzUVtLO6fAND-fy3uc60X9PgYOG_NCJ7LmhmddpJiPQ_4q18wsFWtUYKZDRC1R6Xs2VpA) **As this is a last-minute announcement, please also contact:** Dan Winkel 📧 dwinkel@goredc.govt.nz --- The Southern Slammers are an independent and informal group that promotes **all thingspickleball across Southland Murihiku**. You can always view the **full list of current pickleball sessions across the region** here: 👉 [https://southernslammers.kiwi/pickleball-southland-this-week](https://southernslammers.kiwi/pickleball-southland-this-week) Or browse the **full sessions calendar**: 👉 [https://southernslammers.kiwi/sessions](https://southernslammers.kiwi/sessions?utm_source=chatgpt.com) If none of the time slots above work for you, or if you have **any questions about pickleball sessions anywhere in Southland**, feel free to contact us. 📧 southernslammersnz@gmail.com Looking forward to seeing you all on court in Gore! Aku mihi, Marcin & Timmy the Tuatara 🏓   ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fsouthernslammers.kiwi%2Fsouthern-slammers-blog%2Fpickleball-gore-league-southland](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fsouthernslammers.kiwi%2Fsouthern-slammers-blog%2Fpickleball-gore-league-southland) ## Keep reading ### [![Pickleball sessions in Southland Murihiku – weekly schedule for the week of 3 August 2026 including Invercargill, Gore, Winton and Te Anau](https://southernslammers.kiwi/hs-fs/hubfs/pickleball-southland-weekly-sessions-august-3-2026.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=pickleball-southland-weekly-sessions-august-3-2026.png) Pickleball Southland – Weekly Sessions Guide | Week of 3 August 2026](https://southernslammers.kiwi/southern-slammers-blog/pickleball-southland-weekly-sessions-august-3-2026) ### [![](https://southernslammers.kiwi/hs-fs/hubfs/Southern%20Slammers%20-%20Quick%20%26%20Dirty%20%232.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=Southern%20Slammers%20-%20Quick%20%26%20Dirty%20%232.png) Quick & Dirty #2 – Social Pickleball Tournament in Invercargill | Southern Slammers](https://southernslammers.kiwi/southern-slammers-blog/quick-and-dirty-2-social-pickleball-tournament-invercargill) [![Southern slammers pickleball in southland](https://southernslammers.kiwi/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20option%207.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=logo%20option%207.png "Southern slammers pickleball in southland")](https://southernslammers.kiwi) - [News](https://southernslammers.kiwi/southern-slammers-blog) - [Locations](https://southernslammers.kiwi/locations) - [Current Sessions](https://southernslammers.kiwi/sessions) - [Join Community](https://southernslammers.kiwi/community) --- Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2026 Southern Slammers. 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