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Partner News · Aug 10, 2026

Six Zero Signs 16-Year-Old Rising Star Cailyn Campbell

Six Zero has signed 16-year-old PPA Tour standout Cailyn Campbell — one of the sport's brightest rising young stars — with the Coral Pro paddle in her hand for both singles and doubles.

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Tour News · Aug 5, 2026

Carvana PPA Tour Announces the World Pickleball Rankings

PPA Tour JOOLA Pops Summer Tour event with players and game booths.

Feature · Jul 29, 2026

A Summer to Remember: Recapping the 2026 JOOLA Pops Summer Tour

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Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns competing on the PPA Tour.

.com·Aug 5, 2026Carvana PPA Tour announces global “World Pickleball Rankings” systemThe first-of-its-kind ranking unifies every PPA Tour event into a single ranking and crowns the sport’s best all-around players.Reads on Pickleball.com

Europe is stepping onto the global pickleball stage in a big way.

.com·Aug 4, 2026A new frontier: PPA Tour Europe is bornA 20-event season across nine countries sets the stage for top players to rise and compete on a global level.Reads on Pickleball.com

Pickleball match at PPA Tour event with players and spectators under sunny skies.

Tour News · Jul 22, 2026Pickleball Inc. and Pickleball World Cup Unite to Expand Global Competition and Open the Door for PPA Professionals to Represent Their CountriesPickleball Inc., the world’s largest professional and amateur pickleball ecosystem, and the Pickleball World Cup today announced a landmark strategic partnership designed to accelerate the global growth of pickleball through…Nathan Boschult

.com·Jul 1, 2026PPA Tour calendar gets a shakeupOne of the biggest changes sees the Veolia Arizona Open added to the schedule in September.Reads on Pickleball.com

Carlota Trevino and Kelly Goodnow after winning the women's doubles title at the Boise PPA Challenger.

.com·Jun 16, 2026Kelly Goodnow becomes youngest gold medalist in PPA Tour history at Boise ChallengerOne of Anna Leigh Waters' longest-standing records in pro pickleball was broken over the weekend by a young star with a bright future.Reads on Pickleball.com

Group of professional pickleball players at PPA Tour 2026 event.

Tour News · Jun 5, 2026PARTNERS Nominated for “Best Episodic Series” at Tribeca XPARTNERS, the highly successful docuseries from Carvana, Shutterstock Studios, and the Carvana PPA Tour, has been nominated for “Best Episodic Series” at Tribeca X, the Tribeca Film Festival’s flagship program…Nathan Boschult

Tour News · May 27, 2026Professional Pickleball Association Announces PPA Spain – Newest International Expansion of Global Leader in Pro and Amateur PickleballThe Professional Pickleball Association, the global leader in pro and amateur pickleball, is thrilled to announce further international expansion with a seven-tournament tour in Spain. The inaugural PPA Spain season…PPA Tour

Celebrating victory at the PPA Tour pickleball tournament with players holding the trophy.

Recap · May 22, 2026*ABC’s of the 2025-2026 PPA Tour Season (*Anna Leigh and Ben’s Championships)(Stats cited refer to gold medal matches) ANNA LEIGH WATERS: BEN JOHNS: Johns is the only player to have won at least one gold medal in every year since the…Jim Ramsey

Two female pickleball players celebrating on the court during PPA Tour event.

Recap · May 20, 2026The Defense Does NOT Rest for Anna Bright and Anna Leigh WatersOne of the things that makes Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters so tough to beat is their world-class defense. This is primarily evident from their scores. For example, they…Jim Ramsey

PPA Tour event with players celebrating victory alongside mascot and trophy.

Tour News · May 19, 20262026 Carvana PPA Tour Spring Season Produces Record-Breaking Growth Across All Key Business AreasThe Carvana PPA Tour 2026 spring season recently culminated with the thrilling Toys “R” Us PPA Finals in San Clemente, Cali., and the tour’s 10-tournament January-May slate delivered big results…Nathan Boschult

Professional pickleball match with players and large audience at PPA Tour event.

Recap · May 19, 2026STATS WRAP! : Stats and Facts from the 2025-2026 SeasonTriple Threats: Players who finished the year ranked in the Top Ten in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles: Versatility: Players who won a Singles title and a title in either…Jim Ramsey

Paddle tennis paddles with diamond grit surface for durability and performance.

Feature · May 14, 2026Why Diamond Tough technology changes the gameThere is a moment every pickleball player knows well. You step onto the court with a brand new paddle. The first drive pops off the face. The ball dips sharply…PPA Tour

Female athlete holding trophy at PPA Tour pickleball event.

Recap · May 13, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Toys “R” Us PPA FinalsSan Clemente, California. May 10, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Rachel Rohrabacher and Christian Alshon, 11-5, 11-5, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Analysis · May 6, 2026TOYS R US PPA FINALS PRESENTED BY JOOLA STORYLINES (MAY 6-10, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: POINTS AWARDED IN EACH DISCIPLINE: HOW THIS FINALS FORMAT WORKS: Each team/player plays every other team/player in their pool. The top 2 advance to the semis.Dave Fleming

PPA Tour pickleball players competing in a tournament.

Tour News · May 5, 2026PARTNERS: The First Reality Docuseries Inside Professional Pickleball Is HereWatch all six episodes now on the Carvana® PPA Tour YouTube Channel The cameras are rolling, the rivalries are real, and pickleball just got the docuseries it deserves.On May 5…PPA Tour

Aerial view of the PPA Finals tennis tournament at Toys “R” Us.

Analysis · May 5, 2026Draw Reveal: Toys “R” Us PPA FinalsThe Toys “R” Us PPA Finals presented by JOOLA is kicking off on May 4th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to…Emma Santerre

Celebrating victory at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.

Recap · May 5, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.Peachtree Corners, Georgia May 3, 2026 MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def, (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-4, 11-5, 11-4. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

PPA Tour player competing at San Clemente draw reveal event.

Analysis · May 4, 2026Draw Reveal: PPA 500 in San ClementeThe PPA 500 will be contested this week at Life Time Rancho San Clemente in San Clemente, CA, and the draws for all five divisions have been released. This is…PPA Tour

Pickleball players competing at PPA Tour event.

Tour News · May 1, 2026Apollo Sports Capital Leads Landmark $225 Million Investment in Pickleball Inc. – New Parent Company of PPA Tour and Major League PickleballPickleball Inc. has become the new parent company of the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) following a $225 million structured investment led by Apollo…Nathan Boschult

Analysis · Apr 23, 2026VEOLIA ATLANTA PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS STORYLINES (APRIL 27-MAY 3, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: MEN’S SINGLES: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES: POINTS DISTRIBUTION IN ATLANTA…Dave Fleming

Tour News · Apr 22, 2026122-SHOT RALLY in Sacramento!The longest rally in any PPA Tour final since the start of 2022 happened at the Fasenra Sacramento Open, in the Men’s Doubles final. Let’s take a deep dive into…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Apr 21, 2026Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Sacramento Open.Sacramento, California. April 19, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (4) Tyra Black and Eric Oncins def. (1) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-7, 6-11, 3-11, 11-8, 11-8. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1)…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Apr 14, 2026Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball Partner with Travel Management Platform ‘Engine’DALLAS – April __, 2026 — Engine, a leading modern business travel platform, has been named the official travel partner of the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour and Major…PPA Tour

Tour News · Apr 9, 2026ON MAY 5, THE CARVANA® PPA SERVES UP PARTNERS, THE FIRST REALITY DOCUSERIES INSIDE PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL,WHERE THE RIVALRIES ARE REAL AND THE STAKES ARE HIGHER THAN THE SCOREON MAY 5, THE CARVANA® PPA SERVES UP PARTNERS, THE FIRST REALITY DOCUSERIES INSIDE PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL,WHERE THE RIVALRIES ARE REAL AND THE STAKES ARE HIGHER THAN THE SCORE Official Trailer Reveals…PPA Tour

Analysis · Apr 9, 2026Fasenra Sacramento Open Presented By Zimmer Biomet STORYLINES (April 13-19, 2026)OVERALL TOP 5: VENUE/TOURNEY/TV: WOMEN’S SINGLES: MEN’S SINGLES: MIXED DOUBLES: WOMEN’S DOUBLES: MEN’S DOUBLES: Point Awards at the Sacramento Open…Dave Fleming

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