The future of professional pickleball isn't just bright; it's a blinding supernova, and the Carvana PPA Tour is at the epicenter of its explosive global expansion. With the unveiling of the 2026-2027 season schedule, fans and pros alike are gearing up for an unprecedented journey that truly cements pickleball's status on the world stage. This isn't just a calendar; it's a declaration of dominance.
- Global Footprint: Over 25 international events across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
- Iconic Returns & Fresh Faces: The Pickleball World Championships and PPA Finals are back, joined by new U.S. stops.
- Record-Breaking Purses: A massive $500,000 prize pool headlines the Australian Pickleball Open.
- Unified Pro Path: All PPA points contribute to a single, global ranking system for every competitor.
Pickleball's Global Takeover: A New Era Dawns
The 2026-2027 Carvana PPA Tour season is set to kick off with a bang on August 31, 2026, with the Veolia Pickleball National Championships. While the exact "pickleball-obsessed location" is still under wraps, the excitement is palpable. This marks the beginning of a relentless schedule designed to test the best and elevate the sport.
North American Powerhouses & Iconic Returns
Following the Nationals, the PPA Tour will electrify North America with over 20 events, each offering 1000+ ranking points. Expect to see top-tier action in established hubs like Chicago, Las Vegas, and Dallas. The fan-favorite Pickleball World Championships will return to Dallas, Texas, promising a spectacle of skill and drama. Meanwhile, the season will culminate with the prestigious PPA Finals in the stunning setting of San Clemente, California, bringing the domestic season to a thrilling close.
European & Asian Frontiers: New Tours Emerge
But the PPA Tour is thinking bigger than ever before. The 2026-2027 global season immediately follows the PPA Finals, launching an ambitious international slate. Brand new entities, PPA Canada and PPA Italy, will host PPA 125 and 250 events in cities like Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Portoroz (Slovenia), and Brescia. This expansion provides crucial opportunities for aspiring pros to gain invaluable international experience and crucial ranking points.
Asia and Australia are also central to this global surge. PPA Asia will offer the highest number of ranking points in its history, with hotly anticipated tournaments in Kuala Lumpur, Brisbane, and Hong Kong. Not to be outdone, PPA Australia will host a record-setting Australian Pickleball Open, boasting an incredible USD $500,000 prize pool. These moves solidify pickleball's international presence and commitment to nurturing talent worldwide.
The Professional Path: More Points, Bigger Prizes
A cornerstone of the new schedule is the clear pathway for professional growth. Every point earned, whether at a PPA Tour event, an international stop, or a PPA Challenger event, will contribute to a unified global ranking. This streamlined system is a game-changer, fostering true international competition and allowing fans to track the world's best with clarity. The significant prize pools, especially the half-million-dollar spectacle in Australia, underscore the financial incentives now driving professional pickleball.
Pardoe's Vision: Elevating the Game
Connor Pardoe, Founder and CEO of the Carvana PPA Tour, couldn't be more bullish about the future. "The Carvana PPA Tour has seen incredible growth since our founding in 2019," Pardoe stated, emphasizing that this "streamlined season is further evidence of the arrival of pickleball on the professional sports stage." His vision includes building on the "legacy and prestige" of core tournaments while adding "incredible new U.S. tour stops" and running their "most robust international schedule yet with more than 25 international events." This comprehensive approach ensures that "there is opportunity for every pro and aspiring pro to compete and earn their way onto the biggest stage of pro pickleball."
With an expanded PPA Challenger Series, a refreshed main Tour schedule, and an explosion of international tournaments, the vitality of professional pickleball has never been stronger. The 2026-2027 PPA calendar isn't just an itinerary; it's a bold statement about the sport's global ambitions and its unwavering commitment to becoming a premier professional sporting spectacle.
