The St. Louis Shock swept the Dallas Flash 2-0 in their semifinal series, winning both matches 3-1 to reach the franchise's first final of the modern MLP era. St. Louis won women's doubles and both mixed doubles games in each match and will face the winner of New Jersey 5s versus Brooklyn Pickleball Team.
Major League Pickleball expects its 2026 finals at Wollman Rink in Central Park to generate nearly $1 million in ticket revenue, with all six sessions sold out and temporary capacity expanded to 2,800. Commissioner Samin Odhwani also said the PPA and MLP are targeting their first dedicated pickleball stadium by 2028 while investing in broadcast production and automated line-calling technology.
The St. Louis Shock beat the Dallas Flash 3-1 in the opening match of their Major League Pickleball semifinal series, while the New Jersey 5s swept Brooklyn 3-0 in their first match. The best-of-three semifinal series continue in Central Park, with the championship matchup beginning Saturday and CBS carrying Sunday’s second finals match nationally.
Phoenix debuted six dedicated pickleball courts and two tennis courts at Pierce Park, all equipped with new LED lighting. The project also included resurfaced basketball and volleyball courts and a new drinking fountain, expanding the park's recreational capacity without eliminating tennis.
The Dundee Township Park District is converting two tennis courts at Huffman Park into six dedicated pickleball courts under a $250,000 construction contract. One tennis court will remain behind a separating fence, and the new pickleball courts are expected to be completed by late fall.
Bellevue Parks will permanently convert Eastgate Park's two dual-use sport courts into four dedicated pickleball courts beginning September 1. Tennis nets will be removed, and the first-come, first-served courts will remain open during posted park hours.
League City expects to open six new pickleball courts at Lobit Park in September as part of the first phase of $2.3 million in park improvements. The project expands dedicated public playing space in the fast-growing community southeast of Houston.
GeorgiaForward will hold an all-levels pickleball round robin August 31 at Macon's 32-court Rhythm & Rally facility, with a beginner clinic, open-gender divisions and an awards ceremony. The $60 event supports programs aimed at developing community leaders and strengthening economic opportunity across Georgia.
Three new pickleball courts and a basketball court opened August 27 at Maypole Heritage Park in Oldenburg, Indiana. Oldenburg Academy students led the effort, raising more than $25,000 and securing an additional $25,000 in state matching funds to replace unsafe, deteriorated courts.
Nepal will make its Pickleball World Cup debut in Da Nang, Vietnam, competing in both open and senior divisions at a tournament featuring 64 nations. The milestone follows five years of grassroots development led by Pickleball Association Nepal, including its school-focused training and competition campaign.
The 2026 Australian Pickleball Cup will bring a 1500-point PPA Tour event to Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane from October 13-18. More than $500,000 in prize money is on offer, with Hayden Patriquin, Paris Todd, Tyson McGuffin, Jorja Johnson, Federico Staksrud and Christian Alshon among the announced players.
Oakland Park, Florida, has opened Greenleaf Park at 1300 Park Lane East with tennis and pickleball courts, a full basketball court, playground, shaded pavilion and new landscaping. The downtown project expands outdoor recreation and community gathering space for local residents.
The Picklr's central Indiana clubs announced the roster of a new minor league team created through an exclusive affiliation with Major League Pickleball's St. Louis Shock. The partnership creates a clearer development pathway for Indiana players seeking higher-level team competition.
The 2026 Major League Pickleball Finals run August 28-30 at CityPickle at Wollman Rink in Central Park, with four teams still in contention. The Dink's guide lays out the match schedule, broadcast and streaming options, and the major competitive storylines heading into championship weekend.
Manitoba is investing $100,000 to build two public pickleball courts in Winnipeg's Amber Trails neighborhood through its From the Ground Up community program. Platinum Jets will construct the courts with nets, anchors, an asphalt playing surface, and perimeter fencing for use outside school hours.
Major League Pickleball teams are drawing larger brand partnerships as attendance and TV audiences grow. Marketing Brew reports that Orlando's regular-season finale produced the league's first two arena sellouts and that an Orlando Squeeze match averaged 146,000 viewers on FS1, while brands such as Kellogg's and Disney are testing team-level activations.
The Pickleball World Cup, scheduled for August 30 through September 6 in Da Nang, Vietnam, will stream matches on its official YouTube channel. India has been drawn with the Czech Republic, Israel, and Antigua and Barbuda in the open-category group stage.
Work has begun on roughly A$250,000 pickleball courts at Cox Park in Lota, despite objections from nearby residents over noise, location and consultation. Brisbane officials expect the courts to open by the end of September and say the project will revive a damaged, underused recreation area.
Ruben Gonzales and Kelsey Laurente will headline a 38-player Philippine delegation at the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam. The tournament begins August 30 and brings together teams from dozens of countries across open, junior, kids and senior divisions.
CityPickle will operate two outdoor courts at Philadelphia City Hall from September 2 through October 18, with weekday and weekend programming. Visit Delaware is presenting the pop-up as a tourism partnership intended to introduce players in the Philadelphia market to nearby Delaware destinations.
USA Pickleball named Glendale, Las Vegas, Opelika, San Diego and Colorado Springs as the first five host markets for its 2027 owned-and-operated Golden Ticket series. Division winners receive priority registration for the 2027 National Championships, while all participants can earn Tiered Point System points toward an additional qualification pathway.
The APP published its statistical review of the 2026 Detroit Open, highlighting the notable performances and milestones produced during the tour stop. The recap follows a championship weekend in which Shelby Bates and Christine Maddox rallied to win women's doubles, while Richard Livornese Jr. collected two gold medals.
Burgoyne Valley residents urged Salt Spring Island officials to reconsider plans for six pickleball courts behind the Fulford Fire Hall, citing noise and the area's acoustics. Commissioners said no final site decision has been made and agreed to organize a broader roundtable on possible locations.
The 2026 PPA Asia 1500 Hong Kong Slam will run October 19-25 at Kai Tak Arena, with more than 860 professional and amateur players expected. The season-ending event will use 24 indoor courts, award 1,500 ranking points, and feature defending home champion Wong Hong-kit.
The 2026 PPA Asia 1500 Hong Kong Slam will run October 19-25 at Kai Tak Arena, with more than 860 professional and amateur players expected. The season-ending event will use 24 indoor courts, award 1,500 ranking points, and feature Hong Kong champion Wong Hong-kit defending his title.
The APP's statistical recap highlighted Dusty Boyer's first men's pro singles gold of 2026 and a Masters Division Triple Crown. Nicola Schoeman also allowed just 15 total points across the tournament on her way to a third women's pro singles title of the season.
The Pelican Lake Pickleball Association will hold an August 30 fundraiser after raising more than $45,000 toward replacing Orr's aging tennis courts. The planned project includes two pickleball courts and one tennis court, with construction expected to begin soon.
Thirty-six teams played in the third annual Paddle Palooza Pickleball Festival outside Kitchener City Hall. The free downtown event raised money for Every Kid Counts, a program that helps children attend summer camp.
The Philippines will send 38 players to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam, running August 30 through September 6. The 70-nation event is expected to draw more than 4,000 competitors across Open, youth, kids and senior divisions.
The APP Tour made its first visit to Metro Detroit at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, combining professional competition with free clinics and community activities. The local event culminated with championship matches on August 23.