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Race for Spots Begins: Priority Registration Opens for 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships in San Diego

2025 USA Pickleball National Championships Registration: Priority registration is now open for the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships, taking place from November 15 to 23 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California. Golden Ticket holders and eligible...

Amazon’s First USAP-Approved Pickleball Paddle Sparks Buzz—But When Can You Buy It?

AB-01 Pickleball Paddle Certification: On August 5, the Amazon Basics AB-01 pickleball paddle was approved by USA Pickleball. This appears to be the first paddle from Amazon’s in-house brand to receive official certification from the sport’s national governing body....

USA Pickleball Slashes Membership Costs and Unlocks New Perks—Here’s What Players Need to Know

USA Pickleball Membership Updates: USA Pickleball has launched a new membership structure aimed at making the sport more affordable and inclusive. The updated Challenger and Champion membership tiers are now active, giving players more opportunities to compete and contribute...

Pickleball Australia Unveils Powerhouse Panel to Shape Historic World Cup Squad

Pickleball Australia Team Selection Panel: Pickleball Australia has announced its first Representative Team Selection Panel to guide national team selections and boost the country’s performance in global competitions. The panel’s first task will be to select Australia’s 12-player squad...

WRC Summer Classic Promises High-Stakes Pickleball Showdown in Whistler—Are You Ready to Compete?

WRC Summer Classic Pickleball Tournament: The WRC Summer Classic will be held from August 15 to 17, 2025, at the Whistler Racket Club, 4500 Northlands Boulevard, Whistler, British Columbia. Registration closes on August 13, 2025, at 11:55 p.m. PST,...

Dink Minor League Pickleball Ignites Brisbane: Fast-Paced Team Showdown Arrives This August

Dink Minor League Pickleball Brisbane: The Dink Minor League Pickleball tournament will take place on August 17, 2025, at Focus Pickleball Redcliffe, 461 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe, Queensland. This event brings together amateur teams in a fast-paced, mixed-gender competition using...

History in the Making: 2025 Major League Pickleball Playoffs Debut in San Diego—Who Will Earn a Shot at the Finals?

2025 MLP San Diego Playoffs: Major League Pickleball (MLP) will hold its 2025 Toray MLP Playoffs for the first time in San Diego, California. The event takes place from August 15 to 17 at Barnes Tennis Center. This important...

Mountain Views, Fierce Rallies: Elevated Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament Returns to Breckenridge This August

The Elevated Paddle Battle pickleball tournament will be held from August 15 to 17, 2025, at Carter Park, located at 300 High Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. Players will compete while enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and ski...

Ohio Open Pickleball Championships Debut: Cash Prizes, Champion Jackets, and a Serve Contest with a $1,000 Twist

The first annual Ohio Open Pickleball Championships 2025 will take place from August 13 to 17, 2025, at Stadium Park in Canton, Ohio. This new tournament brings players and the community together to compete and celebrate pickleball in a...

Dazzling Fashion Takes Center Court at PPA Tour Veolia Bristol Open—See the Boldest Looks and Surprising Style Stars

PPA Tour Veolia Bristol Open Fashion: At the Veolia Bristol Open in Tennessee, several pickleball players stood out not just for their skills but for their stylish outfits on the court. New faces joined the list of best-dressed players,...

Shocking Upsets and Unstoppable Duos: PPA Tour Veolia Bristol Open Delivers Thrilling Surprises

PPA Tour Veolia Bristol Open Results: The Veolia Bristol Open saw top-seeded players dominate in doubles events, while the men’s singles draw was full of surprises. Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright swept through women’s doubles without dropping a...

Unlock Your Pickleball Potential: Which Grip Style Gives You the Winning Edge?

Pickleball Grip Techniques and Tips: Pickleball players use different grips to hold their paddles, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Choosing the right grip depends on the player’s style, skill, and the shots they want to make. Understanding these...

Inside the Surprising Way ESPN’s Top Reporters Escape Stress—And Why Pickleball Is Their Secret Weapon

ESPN Reporters Pickleball Stress Relief: ESPN’s senior reporters Shams Charania (NBA insider), Adam Schefter (NFL insider), and Jeff Passan (MLB insider) recently talked with host Jeremy Schaap on The Sports Reporters about how they handle the pressure of their intense...

Baird CAPA Cup Returns: Record-Breaking Pickleball Showdown to Benefit Local Youth

Baird CAPA Cup Pickleball Tournament: The Capital Area Pickleball Association (CAPA) is set to host its third annual Baird CAPA Cup tournament from August 15 to August 17, 2025, at Bakken Park in Cottage Grove. This year’s event expects...

Pickleball Intermediate Class Returns This Fall—Sharpen Your Skills with Pro Coaching

Pickleball Intermediate Fall II Class: An invite-only Pickleball Intermediate class for adults will take place every Wednesday from October 15 to November 12, 2025. Sessions run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the North Creek Pickleball Courts, inside...

How Pickleball’s Boom Is Revolutionizing Ball Manufacturing—with Smarter Plastics and Greener Solutions

Pickleball Ball Manufacturing Innovation: Pickleball’s rapid growth in the U.S. is driving new innovations in plastic manufacturing, especially for the specialized balls used in the sport. National Pickleball Day, celebrated on August 8, highlights this expanding market where plastic...

Pickleball Fever Sweeps Panama City Beach as All Ages Rally for National Celebration

Panama City Beach Pickleball Community: Pickleball is one of North America’s fastest-growing sports, celebrated each year on August 8 as National Pickleball Day. In 2025, the sport marks its 50th anniversary. The Panama City Beach Senior Center (PCB Senior...

$10 Million Pickleball Park Sparks Fierce Debate in Caddo Parish—Community Divided Over Future

Caddo Parish Pickleball Park Debate: The debate over a proposed $10 million pickleball park in Caddo Parish heated up at Thursday’s Caddo Commission meeting. Residents remain divided over the cost and benefits of the project, which would be funded...

Bad Axe Unveils Four New Pickleball Courts, Sparking Local Sports Revival

Bad Axe City Park Pickleball Courts: Bad Axe City Park has opened four new pickleball courts after converting half of its existing tennis courts. The project, approved by the Bad Axe City Council in December 2024, aims to keep...

Pickleball Takes Over D.C.: National Mall Transforms Into Epic Court for 2025 Festival

The National Mall of Pickleball will return to Washington, D.C., from September 19 to 21, 2025, celebrating National Pickleball Day with a free, three-day event. Hosted by the Trust for the National Mall and Humana, the event will feature...