APC Championship Series Returns in 2025: Ace Pickleball Club (APC) has announced the return of its APC Championship Series, starting with men’s and women’s doubles on March 22-23, 2025. The tournament series aims to grow the sport by offering competitive opportunities for players at all skill levels.
Expanding the Tournament and Prize Pool
In 2024, the APC Championship Series drew over 2,200 participants in qualifying events, with 500 advancing to the National Championship to compete for a $250,000 prize pool—the largest in amateur pickleball history.
The upcoming series is expected to expand further, with an estimated 12,000 players aiming to qualify for the January 2026 National Championship. APC is adding four new locations: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Des Plaines, Illinois; Magnolia, Texas; and Vernon Hills, Illinois. More clubs will be included throughout 2025.
“We were thrilled to see the excitement and enthusiasm our members showed in the first year of these events,” said Brian Noble, Vice President of Pickleball at APC.
“We are excited to add more players and new communities to continue growing the APC Championship Series. We are ready to welcome the next wave of members at all skill levels to compete for the chance at being named APC National Champion.” – (Brian Noble)
Tournament Structure and Schedule
Players will qualify through local clubs in six skill levels: beginner, intermediate, intermediate plus, advanced, advanced plus, and open. Events include men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles, and a team competition, with age divisions for under 50 and over 50.
The full 2025 local qualifying schedule includes:
- Men’s and Women’s Doubles: March 22-23
- Team Event: April 26-27
- Mixed Doubles: May 31-June 1
- Men’s and Women’s Doubles: August 23-24
- Team Event: September 13-14
- Mixed Doubles: October 10-11
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Future of APC and Pickleball Growth
With the sport’s projected market value expected to reach $4.4 billion by 2033, APC continues to expand. The organization has over 125 locations awarded and in various stages of development. The APC Championship Series is set to become an even bigger platform for amateur players to showcase their skills and compete at a high level.
News in Brief: APC Championship Series Returns in 2025
Ace Pickleball Club has announced its 2025 Championship Series, starting March 22-23. The pickleball tournament, which saw over 2,200 participants last year, will feature six skill divisions across multiple events. With more locations and a growing player base, APC expects over 12,000 competitors aiming for the 2026 National Championship.
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