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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

.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

Feature · Apr 24, 2024Treace Medical Named First Medical Device Partner and Official Foot and Ankle Solution Partner of the PPA TourPartnership to help pickleball players of all levels with bunions and related midfoot deformities to “get back on their feet” and out on the court Dallas, TX and Ponte Vedra…Jeff Watson

Feature · Mar 28, 2024Fanatics Sportsbook Named Title Sponsor of PPA Tour North Carolina Cup in Cary“Fanatics Sportsbook North Carolina Cup” will host the world’s best pickleball athletes at Cary Tennis Park April 1-7, 2024 Sports fans living in and visiting North Carolina will be able…Jeff Watson

Feature · Mar 5, 2024Employee Appreciation Day at the PPA TourThere aren’t too many offices out there that have a pickleball court open for its employees to grab a quick game. Then again, there aren’t too many places quite like…Andrew Gilman

Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters playing Championship Sunday at Mesa Cup

Feature · Feb 29, 2024PPA’s Arizona Cup has huge viewership weekendNASCAR’s wild finish was the most-watched event of last weekend, but pickleball and the PPA continue to enjoy record numbers. More than 500,000 viewers checked out FOX’s broadcast of the…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Jan 13, 2024A new mom (again), Buckner makes her way to the singles semisThis one is for the moms, says Brooke Buckner. A quarterfinal win, a shot at the semifinals, and a shout-out to those moms who are out there dinking and driving.Emma Santerre

Feature · Jan 3, 2024PPA starting Junior Tour in 2024Some players, like Leo Chun, want to someday win an Olympic pickleball gold medal. Others, like Jack Loughridge, want to be a pro. But whatever your pickleball goals are, if…Andrew Gilman

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Feature · Jan 1, 2024PPA 2024 Action Kicks-Off on Jan. 9In 2024, the PPA Tour will make 26 stops, hit a number of new destinations, and work alongside Major League Pickleball, all of which will make 2024 the biggest year…Andrew Gilman

Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns win mixed doubles gold at Nationals 2023

Feature · Dec 20, 2023The ABC’s* of 2023*Anna Leigh and Ben’s Championships (PPA Tour events only) ANNA LEIGH WATERS: Medals: Anna Leigh’s 47 medals in 2023 were all gold medals. She averaged 2.76 gold medals per tournament…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Dec 19, 20232024 rule changes you should know aboutThere were 92 rule changes proposed to USA Pickleball for 2024, but just one almost everyone in pickleball has a strong opinion on. And USA Pickleball has told us we’ll…Andrew Gilman

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Feature · Dec 15, 2023A Pickleball Family: From Father-Son Partnership to Repairing CreamsChristopher Hardy has played plenty of PPA tournaments with his son, Christopher, now 12. But that all ended not too long ago. “He’s playing 4.0 doubles now. He dumped me…Andrew Gilman

Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters triple crown at the CIBC PPA Tour Finals

Feature · Dec 14, 2023Eleven PPA “Stats and Facts” Headlines from 2023 Pt. 2Part Two: Medals and Standings Triple Threats: Which male players finished the year ranked in the Top Ten in all three categories: Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles? Ben Johns (1-1-1…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Dec 12, 2023PPA Tour “Stats and Facts” Headlines from 2023Gold Medal Matches In numerical order: 11: Catherine Parenteau trailed Lea Jansen 0-5 in the decisive Game Three of the Women’s Singles Final at the National Indoor Championships, then she won eleven…Jim Ramsey

Feature · Dec 5, 2023Looking back to the weekend, looking ahead to 2024The end of the 2023 PPA season finished like it started. Without a surprise. What did we learn from this past weekend’s Tour Championship? And what should we expect in…Andrew Gilman

Pickleball in Blimp

Feature · Nov 30, 2023It’s official: Pickleball is now a “BLIMPWORTHY” sportFor the first time ever, the Goodyear Blimp is set to appear overhead at a Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) tournament PPA Tour and Goodyear celebrate with first-ever Pickleball match…PPA Tour

Feature · Nov 29, 2023“It’s the Sport of Today and the Future”: How The Hype Guys Entered the Political SphereWhen you imagine things ‘not going to plan’ in Las Vegas, you’re usually not thinking of anything good. It’s a good thing, then, that The Hype Guys aren’t your usual…Will Daughton

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Feature · Nov 24, 2023Your Pickleball-Inspired Holiday Gift GuideFrom stylish pickleball outfits to hydrating water bottles, there’s a gift for everyone on your list (and maybe something for yourself too). Just click the images to see the best…Emma Santerre

Jade Kawamoto Pickleball Nationals

Feature · Nov 15, 2023PPA Daytona: Points at a premiumThis is it. A last chance to make the dance. The PPA’s regular season ends this week at the Hertz Gold Cup in Daytona, Fla. It’s the last time for…Andrew Gilman

Brooke Buckner Texas Open

Feature · Nov 14, 2023From beginning to end: The journey to being a proEveryone’s pickleball path is a bit different. It might be from a starter to a 4.0. Or it may be from beginner to intermediate. We all know where we were…Andrew Gilman

Feature · Nov 10, 2023Best Dressed at NationalsSpectators and players arrived runway-ready at Nationals. From tie-dye to sparkles to clever pun shirts and DIY necklaces, players and pros alike showed up to the courts in photo-worthy fits…Victoria Radnothy

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Feature · Nov 9, 2023Let’s take a walk down Vendor Village at NationalsThe Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships has some of the finest vendors in Texas on site along Pickleball Boulevard. From buzz-worthy beverages to the latest workout gear, the vendors at…PPA Tour

Feature · Nov 8, 2023The 2023 Pickleball Business Forum: ‘If anyone feels like they’re late to the game, you’re not’The 2023 Pickleball Business Forum was hosted at Brookhaven Country Club on Tuesday in conjunction with the USA Pickleball National Championships. It focused primarily on what the future of America’s…Victoria Radnothy

Feature · Nov 7, 2023Feeling the love along Pickleball BoulevardThe passion for America’s fastest-growing sport is on full display at Nationals this week Competition at the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships has officially begun at Brookhaven Country Club…PPA Tour

Feature · Nov 6, 2023GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Attempt Completed At Nationals Kick-OffThe 12-hour exhibition match featured 264 players at Brookhaven Country Club in Texas History was made in Farmers Branch, TX on Sunday in conjunction with the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball…PPA Tour

Feature · Nov 6, 2023The Hype Guys: More than a Dynamic DuoMaverick and Goose. Han Solo and Chewbacca. The Bert and the Ernie. The world has certainly seen its fair share of dynamic duos. Over the last few months, a new…Will Daughton

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