The PPA National Championships Are in Cary, NC — You Can Still Register to Play

The PPA's biggest title outside the season finale is coming to Cary, North Carolina: the Veolia Pickleball National Championships runs August 31 through September 6 at Cary Tennis Park. With $1,648,641 in professional prize money and 2,000 ranking points on the line per division, this is where the season's leaderboard gets reshuffled — and amateur players can enter alongside the pros.

Date: August 31 – September 6, 2026 Time: TBD Location: Cary Tennis Park, 2727 Louis Stephens Dr, Cary, NC 27519 Cost: From $25 (spectator tickets); from $89 per division (amateur play)

Amateur registration closes August 24 — three days away — so if you're considering the trip, now is the time. Register at pickleballtournaments.com, or grab a spectator ticket at ppatour.com to watch live; all matches also stream on PickleballTV.