PPA Tour Finals San Clemente 2026: The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour announced that the PPA Finals will take place at Life Time Rancho San Clemente from May 4 to 10, 2026. This event will mark the end of the PPA Tour season before the Major League Pickleball (MLP) season begins in August.
Season to End with PPA Finals
The PPA Finals will bring together only the top players of the season, who will compete for the final titles of the 2025-26 PPA Tour campaign. These finals will crown champions and serve as the official closing point of the season.
“We are thrilled to end our season with the PPA Finals at one of the most spectacular and beloved venues on tour – Life Time Rancho San Clemente,”
said PPA Tour Founder and Chief Executive Officer Connor Pardoe in Wednesday’s press release.
“This slight restructure of the tour calendar will allow long-standing and brand new fans to better follow both the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball.”
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New Schedule and Tour Highlights
The updated 2025-26 calendar includes two major Slams: the PPA Masters in Palm Springs and the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. In addition, the spring schedule introduces Nashville as a new stop for the tour in April.
“This fresh, dynamic calendar signals a healthy alignment in professional pickleball, with the PPA Tour and MLP providing distinct, enthralling and complete pickleball season formats for fans and enthusiasts across the globe to enjoy,” added the press release.
Why It Matters
This change gives professional pickleball a clearer structure, with the PPA Tour season ending in May and Major League Pickleball starting soon after. Fans can now follow both tours more easily, while players have well-defined opportunities to compete at the highest level.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Finals San Clemente 2026
The PPA Tour Finals will return to Life Time Rancho San Clemente from May 4-10, 2026, closing out the season. Only top players will qualify. The new calendar features stops in Palm Springs, Atlanta, and Nashville. The schedule aligns with Major League Pickleball, giving fans a smoother season to follow.