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Stay up-to-date with the latest from the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) in our APP News category. Here, you’ll find breaking news, tournament highlights, player profiles, and everything related to the dynamic world of pickleball. Since its establishment in 2019, the APP has been a pivotal force in promoting the sport among professional, senior, and amateur players across the USA. With the official sanction of USA Pickleball, the APP continues to drive the sport’s growth, offering insights into all the tournaments, International and Collegiate Series events, and more.

Latest News

Women’s Doubles Stars Set for APP Tournament: Preview

APP Sonam Hozer - August 28, 2024

Women’s Doubles Stars Set for APP Tournament: The APP Tour kicks off this week with the much-anticipated ZIMMER BIOMET APP Chicago Tournament, beginning on August 29 at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, Illinois. This event is set to...

APP Chicago Men’s Doubles Preview: Promises Excitement

APP Sonam Hozer - August 28, 2024

APP Chicago Men’s Doubles Preview: The APP Tour returns this week with the ZIMMER BIOMET APP Chicago Tournament, starting on August 29 at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, Illinois. The men’s doubles division is set to captivate fans,...

APP Chicago Women’s Singles Preview: Can Megan Fudge Hold Off?

APP Sonam Hozer - August 28, 2024

APP Chicago Women’s Singles Preview: The APP Tour is back in full swing this week as the ZIMMER BIOMET APP Chicago Tournament kicks off at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park on August 29, Illinois. After a nearly two-month...

APP Men’s Singles Battle Awaits: Chicago Tour Preview

APP Sonam Hozer - August 28, 2024

APP Men’s Singles Battle Awaits: The APP Tour is set to make a splash this week with the ZIMMER BIOMET APP Chicago Tournament, kicking off on August 29 at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, Illinois. This exciting event...

APP Tournament Returns to Chicago: First Major Event Since July

APP Sonam Hozer - August 28, 2024

APP Tournament Returns to Chicago: The APP Tour is gearing up for a thrilling return this week with the ZIMMER BIOMET APP Chicago Tournament, set to unfold at the well-regarded Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, Illinois. After a...

APP Launches Youth Development Program with APP Academy

APP Sonam Hozer - August 9, 2024

APP Launches Youth Development Program: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has announced a bold new chapter in the growth of youth pickleball with the introduction of the APP Academy. This groundbreaking initiative, set to debut in 2025 at...

APP Partners with PB5star for Collegiate Pickleball Championships

APP Sonam Hozer - August 7, 2024

APP Partners with PB5star: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has announced a significant partnership with PB5star, a brand renowned for its high-performance pickleball apparel and footwear. This collaboration is set to elevate the APP’s nationwide collegiate events, with...

Clayton Powell’s Big Dream: “To Be The Best Player In The World”

APP Sonam Hozer - August 2, 2024

Clayton Powell’s Big Dream: Clayton Powell, a 17-year-old from Redmond, is emerging as a prominent figure in the world of pickleball, a sport that has seen explosive growth in recent years. Powell’s dedication to the game was recently showcased...

APP Next Gen Rankings: Latest Standings

APP Birendra Singh - July 26, 2024

APP Next Gen Rankings: The APP Next Gen Events are groundbreaking, focusing on nurturing emerging champions among young adult pickleball players. The inaugural event took place from November 1 to 3, 2024, in Dallas, TX. Following this event, here...

Sports Imports in 2024 APP Women’s Open: New Associate Partner

APP Sonam Hozer - July 26, 2024

Sports Imports in 2024 APP Women’s Open: In a significant move that signals the growing prominence of pickleball, Sports Imports is stepping into the limelight as an associate partner for the 2024 APP Women’s Open presented by The James....

APP Next Gen Tour St Louis Leaderboard: Day 2 Rankings

APP Birendra Singh - July 21, 2024

APP Next Gen Tour St Louis Leaderboard: The APP Next Gen Tour is off and running, with its second stop making waves at Chicken N Pickle in St. Louis, MO. As the tour continues to gain momentum, players are...

APP Women’s Open Set for October: A Signature Event of APP

APP Sonam Hozer - July 20, 2024

APP Women’s Open Set for October: The APP Women’s Open presented by The James marks a groundbreaking moment in pickleball history, establishing the sport’s first-ever event created exclusively for women, by women. In a significant move, the APP has partnered...

APP Collegiate Championships Qualifier Schedule Unveiled: Road to 2025

APP Birendra Singh - July 20, 2024

APP Collegiate Championships Qualifier Schedule Unveiled: The APP is making a significant expansion in its collegiate offerings for 2024, setting the stage for an exhilarating 2025 U.S. Collegiate Team Championships in Westfield, IN. With the introduction of Regional Qualifiers,...

APP Next Gen Tour in St Louis Highlights Emerging Pickleball Talent

APP Sonam Hozer - July 16, 2024

APP Next Gen Tour: The APP Next Gen Tour, which aims to spotlight America’s emerging pickleball talent, is gearing up for its second event of the year at Chicken N Pickle in St. Charles, MO. From July 19-21, 126...

Biggest Pickleball Tournament Outside USAP And US Open: Astounding 1071 matches

APP Sonam Hozer - July 10, 2024

Biggest Pickleball Tournament: Under the sun-drenched skies of Newport Beach, California, the OWL APP Newport Beach Open unfolded as a spectacular showcase of skill, drama, and community spirit on the APP Tour. With temperatures hovering comfortably in the mid-70s...