The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has announced its 2026 season schedule, featuring 13 nationally televised events across 12 U.S. stops with coverage on CBS Sports and ESPN. The season includes the APP Tour, APP Next development circuit for players 23 and under, an expanded APP Selkirk Collegiate Series culminating in the US Collegiate Championships, and various Showcase Events. Competitions will be open to amateurs and professionals, including senior divisions, with several tournaments supported by local tourism and sports commissions.
Key APP Tour stops include events in Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Sacramento, and Louisville, among others, with the season concluding at the APP Tour Championships in Fort Lauderdale. The APP Next Circuit will hold seven events at Chicken N Pickle venues nationwide, while the Collegiate Series offers $85,000 in prize money. Additional Showcase Events, such as the APP Women’s Open, will also take place, with further event details and prize designations to be announced later.