Veolia Pickleball National Championships
Dates
Aug 31 – Sep 6, 2026
Venue
Cary Tennis Park
Prize Purse
$1,648,641
PPA Major
2,000 Pts
What's at Stake
Why Veolia Pickleball National Championships Matters
A PPA Major title is worth 2,000 ranking points in every division — enough to reshuffle the season-long points race in one weekend. The tour puts $1,648,641 in prize purse behind this event, with every top seed chasing the title.
Ranking Points
2,000
Per division title — toward the season race
Prize Purse
$1,648,641
Across five pro divisions, incl. appearance fees
The Field
Top 40+
Every No. 1 seed is entered
The Scene
Inside Veolia Pickleball National Championships
Real photos from the grounds — slide through and see what a day here actually looks like.
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Order of Play
Daily Schedule & Session Times
All times local. Gates open an hour before first serve; finals move to a late-morning start for the broadcast window.
Day still to be announced
Per-division day and time assignments publish after registration closes (Aug 24) — check your bracket on pickleballtournaments.com. Register to play ↗
Watching at Home
Every Match, Every Screen
Can't make it to Cary? Every court streams live on PickleballTV, with the marquee rounds on national TV.
Tennis Channel
Featured rounds and Championship Sunday on national television.
Check local listingsAt the Venue
Your Day at Cary Tennis Park
Get the lay of the land, then check the essentials — gates, parking, and what to bring.
The Grounds
Cary Tennis Park
Gates & Sessions
Gates open 8:00 AM daily. Morning and evening sessions are ticketed separately at Championship Court; a grounds pass covers the outer courts all day.
Parking & Shuttle
Free on-site parking at Cary Tennis Park; ADA + drop-off at the main gate. Lots open 8:00 AM.
What to Bring
Small bags OK (checked at the gate) · sunscreen and a hat · no coolers or outside alcohol · personal cameras welcome, no tripods.
Players & Autographs
Pros warm up on the practice courts and sign after matches near the player zone — bring a paddle or something from the merch store.
Weather Plan
Rain pauses play; sessions extend or shift and your ticket stays valid for that session day. Live updates on @ppatour.
Questions On-Site
Guest Services sits beside the main gate — lost & found, ADA services, first aid, and staff who know the answer.
Make a Trip of It
Plan Your Cary Weekend
Where to land, where to stay, where to eat, and what to do between sessions — the full tour-stop getaway.
Getting There
RDU
Raleigh-Durham · ~15 min to venue
RDU is only 15 minutes away — the easiest fly-in on tour. Stay in Cary near the courts, or downtown Raleigh for nightlife.
Parking & Access
Free on-site parking at Cary Tennis Park; ADA + drop-off at the main gate. Lots open 8:00 AM.
Where to Stay
Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham AirportOfficialIHG · 930 Airport Blvd, Morrisville, NC
Jul 31
Book the Group Rate
Home2 Suites Raleigh-Durham AirportOfficialHilton · Morrisville, NC
Jul 30
Book the Group Rate
Where to Eat
- Angus BarnSteak
Raleigh's special-occasion legend
- Bida MandaLaotian
Downtown Raleigh standout
- PostmasterCocktails
Cary's date-night bar
Things to Do
- Downtown Raleigh MuseumsCulture
Free art + history museums
- William B. Umstead ParkOutdoors
Trails between Cary + Raleigh
Venue Map · Cary Tennis Park
Directions ↗Official hotel rates & travel partners finalized closer to the event.
Players to Watch
Ones to Watch
Last Season
Defending Champions
No titles to defend — this stop crowns its first champions this year.
Get Involved
Don't Just Watch It — Play It
Every PPA stop runs an amateur draw on the same courts as the pros, plus clinics, pro-ams, and ways to be part of event week.
Play the Amateur Draw
Brackets by skill + age · from $89 per division · medals on Championship Court
Register to PlayVolunteer Event Week
Court crew, player services, transport — be inside the ropes
Sponsors
Powering Veolia Pickleball National Championships
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Presenting PartnerThe Official Partners of the PPA Tour
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The named partner of the tour — on court at Veolia Pickleball National Championships and all twenty stops.
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Tickets
Be There in Cary
| Day | Grounds Pass | Courtside | VIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Sep 1 | $25Buy → | — | — |
| Wed Sep 2 | $25Buy → | — | — |
| Thu Sep 3Round of 16 | $25Buy → | $60Buy → | $300Buy → |
| Fri Sep 4Quarterfinals | $25Buy → | $40Buy → | $300Buy → |
| Sat Sep 5Semifinals | $25Buy → | $60Buy → | $300Buy → |
| Sun Sep 6Championships | $25Buy → | $120Buy → | $400Buy → |
Tue Sep 1
Wed Sep 2
Multi-Day & All-Week
Prices are the cheapest open ticket per day from Tixr, before fees. A dash means that option isn’t on sale for that day. Single-day links open that day’s own listing.
Suites & Hospitality
Courtside boxes, private suites, and player experiences.
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