Pickleball Trends: Live News, Events, and Industry Updates

Pickleball Trends – Live Industry Tracking

This page tracks verified, dated pickleball developments as they happen. Coverage is updated daily and organized chronologically, then archived monthly to preserve context without duplication. If you’re looking for what’s changing right now – tours, rules, gear, facilities, and the business behind the sport – you’re in the right place.

March 2026

March 2026 coverage this month records new pro-tour expansion steps, new amateur competition pathways, fresh commercial activity, active Nationals-

Verified March additions logged today show pro-tour scheduling, amateur pathway expansion, sports-tech tooling, and local court reallocation. The dated items below center on event operations, participation access, business technology, and municipal facility planning. International competition also expanded with a live PPA Australia stop in Sydney.

Pro event scheduling and live broadcast windows
Amateur qualification pathways tied to pro weekends
Pickleball technology product launches
Municipal court reallocation and facility planning
International tournament activity

March 13, 2026

Today’s verified developments covered pro scheduling, amateur pathway expansion, sports-tech product rollout, municipal court planning, and international event operations.

Major League Pickleball introduces MiLP Regional Showdowns to open new amateur pathways (Published Mar 11, 2026)

On March 11, 2026, Major League Pickleball announced MiLP Regional Showdowns at seven 2026 pro events. The series adds amateur team competition, Dream Ticket qualification, and double leaderboard points during pro-event weekends.

Dallas stop runs May 22-25
New York stop runs June 25-28
Division winners earn Dream Tickets

Links: Major League Pickleball

Veolia Texas Open – Update: quarterfinal broadcast windows posted (Event Mar 13, 2026)

On March 13, 2026, Veolia Texas Open listed quarterfinal coverage on both championship and grandstand courts. The posted windows fix same-day viewing blocks for the tournament’s Friday elimination round in McKinney.

Friday, March 13
Humana court runs 11:00 AM-7:00 PM ET
Grandstand court runs 11:00 AM-7:00 PM ET

Links: PPA Tour

PlaySight launches InSight AI analysis tool for pickleball (Published Mar 12, 2026)

On March 12, 2026, PlaySight released InSight AI as a generative analysis tool built for pickleball. The launch puts automated post-match coaching feedback into pickleball ahead of this weekend’s RacquetX conference.

Developed with Microsoft and Azure OpenAI
Debuts in pickleball this week
Returns up to five feedback points

Links: Sports Business Journal

Quincy Park Board approves South Park pickleball overlay and Reservoir tennis reset (Published Mar 12, 2026)

On March 12, 2026, Quincy Park Board approved moving eight pickleball courts to South Park. The decision separates pickleball from Reservoir Park’s nine resurfaced tennis courts and fixes a 2026 capital allocation.

Eight courts overlaid on four tennis courts
Total project cost is $200,155
USTA grant provides $60,000

Links: Muddy River News

PPA Australia 125 Sydney opens Friday pro singles slate (Event Mar 13, 2026)

On March 13, 2026, PPA Australia 125 Sydney listed men’s and women’s pro singles main-draw start times. The Friday schedule places pro singles on Central Pick during a March 12-15 event with 457 registered players.

Men’s Pro Singles starts 8:00 AM
Women’s Pro Singles starts 10:00 AM
Registration Closed – 457 players

Links: Pickleball Tournaments

March 12, 2026

Today’s verified developments centered on international expansion, amateur pathway creation, investment activity, facility construction, and a live Nationals qualifier.

Major League Pickleball announces MiLP Regional Showdowns at 2026 events (Published Mar 11, 2026)

On March 11, 2026, Major League Pickleball announced MiLP Regional Showdowns at seven 2026 league events. The partnership adds an amateur qualification pathway tied directly to pro weekends and the 2027 MiLP Championships.

Registration is open through MLP’s official website.
Seven stops include Dallas, Columbus, Austin, New York, Newport Beach, Chicago, and San Diego.
Division winners earn Dream Tickets to the 2027 MiLP Championships.

Links: Major League Pickleball

Anna Leigh Waters joins PPA Tour Asia’s MB Hanoi Cup field (Published Mar 10, 2026)

On March 10, 2026, Anna Leigh Waters was announced for the PPA Tour Asia MB Hanoi Cup. The entry gives the April 1-5 event a top-ranked American headliner and extends PPA competition in Vietnam.

Waters will play women’s doubles with Anna Bright.
Waters will play mixed doubles with Ben Johns.
Franklin Sports clinic and showcase are scheduled April 6-7 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Links: Pickleball.com

Nick Kyrgios signs investment and sponsorship deal with The Picklr (Published Mar 10, 2026)

On March 10, 2026, Nick Kyrgios signed an investment and sponsorship deal with The Picklr. The agreement combines club investment, brand promotion, and a March 11-17 paddle sales window.

The Picklr is stated to have more than 100 U.S. locations.
The exclusive paddle sales window runs March 11-17.
Other Picklr sponsors include Drew Brees, Anna Bright, and Hayden Patriquin.

Links: Sports Business Journal

BSC Court Resort breaks ground in Broussard (Published Mar 11, 2026)

On March 11, 2026, BSC Court Resort broke ground at Broussard Sports Complex. The project adds a 24-court pickleball buildout with covered courts, parking, and spectator-facing amenities.

The project includes 24 pickleball courts.
Sixteen of the 24 courts will be covered.
A concession stand, pro shop, and observation deck are included.

Links: BY Local News

USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournament opens in Opelika (Event Mar 11, 2026)

On March 11, 2026, USA Pickleball started its Golden Ticket tournament in Opelika, Alabama. The event creates a current Nationals-qualifying competition window on USA Pickleball’s March calendar.

Start Date: 03/11/2026.
End Date: 03/15/2026.
Venue: Opelika Pickleball Facility, 1001 Andrews Rd, Opelika.

Links: USA Pickleball

March 10, 2026

Validated items discovered today include new equipment entries, a pro-tour draw update, a major roster trade, a collegiate title result, a facility expansion report, and a community fundraiser outcome.

USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List adds X4 and Hydra E (Added Mar 07, 2026)

On March 7, 2026, USA Pickleball listed X4 and Hydra E as Pass entries on its Approved Paddle List. The additions create a new dated compliance checkpoint for sanctioned-play equipment tracking.

X4 shows List Date 03/07/2026
Hydra E shows List Date 03/07/2026
Both entries show Status Pass

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment

Veolia Texas Open – Update: PPA Tour posts pro draw release (Published Mar 06, 2026)

On March 6, 2026, PPA Tour published the Veolia Texas Open draw reveal for all five professional divisions. The draw release adds a dated operations update before main competition in McKinney.

All five pro divisions are released
Story links to full broadcast schedule
Tournament page says March 9-15, 2026

Links: PPA Tour

Texas Ranchers acquire Dylan Frazier and Matthew Barlow in Trade Window #2 (Announced Mar 03, 2026)

On March 3, 2026, Texas Ranchers were listed receiving Dylan Frazier, Matthew Barlow, and cash in MLP Trade Window #2. The trade changes a 2026 roster with a dated multi-player transaction on the official league log.

Brooklyn receives Christian Alshon
Brooklyn also receives Luca Mack
Trade appears under Mar. 3 Updates

Links: Major League Pickleball

Florida Atlantic University wins 2026 APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships (Published Mar 09, 2026)

On March 9, 2026, Florida Atlantic University was reported winning the 2026 APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships. The result records a dated collegiate national title and final standings from Cape Coral.

Event ran March 6-8
Venue: The Courts in Cape Coral
Utah Tech finished runner-up

Links: The Dink

Dill Dinkers announces Kennesaw expansion in Cobb County (Published Mar 10, 2026)

On March 10, 2026, Dill Dinkers was reported expanding to a second Atlanta-area location in Kennesaw. The project adds a dated indoor-facility expansion with a stated 10-court buildout.

Published Date: March 10, 2026
Kennesaw site will have 10 courts
Opening is slated for summer 2026

Links: What Now Atlanta

Trinity Services fundraiser raises $10,000 through pickleball event (Published Mar 08, 2026)

On March 8, 2026, Trinity Services was reported raising $10,000 through its Serving Up Support pickleball fundraiser. The fundraiser documents a dated community participation outcome tied to disability-support programming.

Event took place March 1
Venue: Pickled! in Frankfort
Funds support virtual reality training

Links: Shaw Local

March 9, 2026

Validated items discovered today include a tour update, a TV lineup, final results, roster movement, public-court access, contract action, and a local zoning approval.

Veolia Texas Open – Update: storylines page posts field size and TV start details (Published Mar 07, 2026)

On March 7, 2026, Veolia Texas Open storylines published field size, venue, points, and television start details. The update adds a dated operations snapshot ahead of main draw play in McKinney.

Over 1,100 pro and amateur players compete
PickleballTV starts Thursday at 11 a.m. Eastern
Winners receive 1,000 points

Links: PPA Tour

PickleballTV posts Mar 09 Newport Beach championship lineup and podcast blocks (Event Mar 09, 2026)

On March 9, 2026, PickleballTV listed five Newport Beach Championship Sunday airings and two evening podcast episodes. The posted grid gives viewers fixed same-day windows for final replays and studio content.

1:00 AM EST lists Championship Sunday
1:00 PM EST lists Championship Sunday
7:00 PM EST features Andre Agassi

Links: PickleballTV

Los Angeles Mad Drops acquire Genie Bouchard in Trade Window #2 (Announced Mar 03, 2026)

On March 3, 2026, Los Angeles Mad Drops were listed receiving Genie Bouchard in MLP Trade #3. The official update changes a 2026 team roster during the league’s second trade window.

Florida Smash receive Paula Rives Palau
Cash considerations are included
Trade Window #2 closes July 15 at 10 p.m. ET

Links: Major League Pickleball

Anna Leigh Waters claims Triple Crown No. 41 at Newport Beach (Published Mar 08, 2026)

On March 8, 2026, Anna Leigh Waters won women’s doubles and women’s singles to secure Triple Crown No. 41 in Newport Beach. The finish closes the event with new title counts and a dated winner record for the stop.

Women’s doubles final: 11-4, 11-5, 11-3
Women’s singles final: 11-2, 11-1
Career singles title total reached 60

Links: Pickleball.com

The Courts at Cotton Park sets March 9 public opening in Vermillion (Published Mar 06, 2026)

On March 6, 2026, The Courts at Cotton Park were announced to open March 9 at 12:00 p.m. The city notice adds a dated public-access opening for new pickleball and tennis courts in Vermillion.

Opening date is Monday, March 9, 2026
Courts are open sunrise to sunset
Restroom facilities will be limited

Links: Dakota News Now

Chestnuthill Township awards Route 715 pickleball courts contract (Published Mar 06, 2026)

On March 6, 2026, Chestnuthill Township accepted a $114,980 bid for pickleball courts at the township park on Route 715. The award records a dated construction step for a local courts project.

Xavier Landscaping and Design Inc. won the bid
Contract amount is $114,980
A preconstruction meeting is next

Links: Times News Online

Pickleball Kingdom receives Lakeshore Parkway signage approval in Homewood (Published Mar 05, 2026)

At the March 5, 2026 meeting, Pickleball Kingdom received approval for a signage request on Lakeshore Parkway. The meeting record adds a dated local permitting action tied to the operator’s Homewood site.

Action came at a BZA meeting
Lakeshore Parkway is named on the page
The city page includes the agenda link

Links: City of Homewood

March 8, 2026

Validated items added today span championship broadcast scheduling, equipment approval, roster movement, court openings, local funding choices, and community fundraising.

PPA Tour posts Newport Beach finals viewing windows (Event Mar 08, 2026)

On March 8, 2026, PPA Tour listed Newport Beach Championship and Bronze broadcast windows on its homepage. The posted schedule anchors same-day viewing for finals on two courts during the tournament’s closing session.

Sunday, March 8
Championships: 1:00 PM–7:00 PM ET
Bronze: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM ET

Links: PPA Tour

Engage Pickleball ProFoam X2 appears on USA Pickleball approved list (Added Mar 05, 2026)

On March 5, 2026, Engage Pickleball showed ProFoam X2 as Pass on USA Pickleball’s Approved Paddle List. The listing adds a dated compliance checkpoint for sanctioned play using that specific 16mm model.

Model: ProFoam X2
Status: Pass
Depth: 16mm

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List

Trade Window #2 – Update: California gets Luca Mack and cash in Chris Haworth deal (Announced Mar 04, 2026)

On March 4, 2026, Major League Pickleball updated Trade Window #2 with Brooklyn receiving Chris Haworth from California. The official log also names California’s return package, which sharpens roster-tracking detail for the same transaction.

Mar. 4 Updates section
Brooklyn receives Chris Haworth
California receives Luca Mack and cash

Links: Major League Pickleball

Roseburg opens rebuilt outdoor tennis and pickleball courts (Published Mar 05, 2026)

On March 5, 2026, Roseburg unveiled new outdoor tennis and pickleball courts during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening adds verified public court capacity through a city and nonprofit partnership tied to a $2.53 million project.

Updated Fri, March 6, 2026
Project cost: $2.53 million
Partner: Umpqua Valley Tennis Center

Links: NBC 16

Hamden drops pickleball striping from high school court grant plan (Published Mar 08, 2026)

On March 8, 2026, Hamden moved ahead with a tennis-court resurfacing plan that excludes pickleball striping. The funding change matters because the town removed pickleball markings to keep a USTA grant application in play.

USTA grant request: up to $160,000
Estimated project cost: roughly $1 million
Town is seeking other pickleball sites

Links: New Haven Register

Lady Sienna Pickleball Classic returns in Hampden charity fundraiser (Published Mar 06, 2026)

On March 6, 2026, Lady Sienna Pickleball Classic was reported to return Saturday at Armstrong Tennis Center in Hampden. The event matters because organizers tied the tournament to ongoing support for children and families facing major medical treatment.

5th Annual event
Play begins at 9 a.m.
Organizers say it has raised over $60,000

Links: WABI

March 7, 2026

Validated items today covered live broadcast scheduling, active tournament windows, a title-sponsorship upgrade, public-facility expansion, and new participation programming.

PickleballTV posts Mar 07 Newport Beach semifinal lineup (Event Mar 07, 2026)

On March 7, 2026, PickleballTV listed Newport Beach quarterfinal encores and a live semifinals block in its Mar 07 programming grid. The dated lineup fixes same-day viewing windows for live semifinals and later semifinal replays.

5:00 AM EST lists quarterfinals
1:00 PM EST lists LIVE semifinals
9:00 PM EST lists semifinals

Links: PickleballTV

APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships begin in Cape Coral (Event Mar 06, 2026)

On March 6, 2026, APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships began at The Courts in Cape Coral, Florida. The event page ties the collegiate championship to a Golden Ticket pathway on the USA Pickleball calendar.

End date shown: 03/08/2026
Venue listed: The Courts
Address shown: 420 SW 2nd Ave

Links: USA Pickleball

World of Pickleball – Houston – $2,000 starts at PALA Pickleball (Event Mar 06, 2026)

On March 6, 2026, World of Pickleball – Houston – $2,000 began at PALA Pickleball in Spring, Texas. The sanctioned listing publishes a current tournament window and USA Nationals points language for participant planning.

End date shown: 03/08/2026
Venue listed: PALA Pickleball
Address shown: 20100 Holzwarth Rd

Links: USA Pickleball

Franklin Sports becomes title sponsor of the US Open Pickleball Championships (Published Mar 02, 2026)

On March 2, 2026, Franklin Sports announced it became Official Title Sponsor of the US Open Pickleball Championships. The multi-year deal expands Franklin’s event role ahead of the tournament’s April 11-18, 2026 staging in Naples.

NSGA page dated March 2, 2026
Official Ball since 2016
10th anniversary is referenced

Links: National Sporting Goods Association

Old Schoolhouse Park sets March 9 opening for rebuilt pickleball courts (Published Feb 26, 2026)

On February 26, 2026, Old Schoolhouse Park was announced to reopen new pickleball courts and a restroom building on March 9. The town notice adds a dated public-facility opening with expanded capacity and ADA-compliant site upgrades.

Original six courts were replaced
Courts can hold 24 players
Park address: 25 Adriana Lane

Links: Town of Hilton Head Island

Veolia Texas Open lists March 9-15 event window and broadcast dates (Event Mar 09, 2026)

On March 9, 2026, Veolia Texas Open is listed to begin at The Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas. The event page publishes venue details and broadcast windows for Round 16 through Championships.

Tournament dates: March 9-15, 2026
Venue: 3253 Alma Rd, McKinney
Championships listed March 15

Links: PPA Tour

Bedford County announces new adult pickleball league beginning March 24 (Published Mar 02, 2026)

On March 2, 2026, Bedford County announced a new adult pickleball league beginning March 24. The county notice adds a dated local participation program with an eight-week format for players from 2.75 to 4.0.

Post date: 03/02/2026 8:00 AM
League begins March 24
Skill levels: 2.75 to 4.0

Links: Bedford County

March 6, 2026

Validated items today covered a tour sponsorship deal, a TV programming grid, new paddle approvals, an adaptive ratings initiative, and a zoning-regulation proposal.

Carvana PPA Tour names JOMA Sport official footwear partner (Announced Mar 05, 2026)

On March 5, 2026, Carvana PPA Tour announced JOMA Sport as its Official Footwear Partner. The deal adds a new tour-level footwear category to the pro circuit’s 2026 commercial lineup.

Author line shows March 5, 2026.
Announcement dateline is Dallas.
JOMA Sport is named Official Footwear Partner.

Links: PPA Tour

PickleballTV posts Mar 06 Newport Beach programming grid (Event Mar 06, 2026)

On March 6, 2026, PickleballTV listed Newport Beach broadcast blocks for Round of 16 and Quarterfinals. The grid fixes same-day viewing windows for live and replay tournament coverage.

5:00 AM EST lists Round of 16.
6:00 AM EST lists Round of 16.
1:00 PM EST lists LIVE Quarterfinals.

Links: PickleballTV

Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius line appears on USA Pickleball paddle list (Added Mar 05, 2026)

On March 5, 2026, Franklin Sports had three C45 Aurelius models listed as Pass on USA Pickleball’s paddle list. The list date marks when those models entered USA Pickleball’s approved equipment database.

C45 Aurelius 14MM is listed.
C45 Aurelius 16MM is listed.
C45 Aurelius 12.7MM is listed.

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment

DUPR announces dedicated wheelchair pickleball rating system for the 2026 US Open (Announced Feb 27, 2026)

On February 27, 2026, DUPR announced plans to develop a dedicated wheelchair pickleball rating system. The project adds an adaptive competition tool tied to the 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships.

Article date shows February 27, 2026.
The US Open includes a wheelchair division.
The event is held in Naples, Florida.

Links: DUPR

Chilmark restarts hearing process on new pickleball court restrictions (Published Mar 03, 2026)

On March 3, 2026, Chilmark planning board restarted hearings on a zoning article targeting new pickleball courts. The proposal keeps tennis courts permissible while debating how local bylaws address pickleball noise.

First hearing is March 23 at 4:45 p.m.
Select board approved the draft article.
Earlier 600-foot approach was abandoned.

Links: Vineyard Gazette

March 5, 2026

Pro-tour policy, trade movement, broadcast windows, and a municipal courts proposal were the dominant dated developments captured today.

SXY Newport Beach Open broadcast schedule posts Round of 16 windows (Event Mar 05, 2026)

On March 5, 2026, PPA Tour listed Round of 16 broadcast windows for its Newport Beach Open broadcast schedule page. The schedule fixes viewing blocks by court feed and time range for that tournament day.

Thursday, March 5 appears under “Broadcast Schedule.”
Humana Championship Court: Round 16, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM ET.
Carvana Grandstand Court: Round 16, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM ET.

Links: PPA Tour

The Dink reports stricter cheating penalties for repeat offenders (Published Mar 02, 2026)

On March 2, 2026, PPA Tour was reported instituting stricter penalties for repeat offenders under a new anti-cheating policy. The policy defines in-match escalation and a post-match review process tied to fines and record-keeping.

Penalty ladder lists warning, point, game, then match penalty.
$100 review fee; $250 fine if call ruled inaccurate.
Article says the policy begins “this week” at PPA Newport Beach.

Links: The Dink

The Dink trade tracker logs a Trade Window #2 move involving Chris Haworth (Event Mar 04, 2026)

On March 4, 2026, Chris Haworth was listed in Trade #5 on The Dink’s 2026 MLP trade tracker. The tracker publishes keeper-fee terms that anchor roster-cost context alongside the transaction log.

Section header shows “March 4, 2026.”
Keeper fee listed: $30,000.
Tracker states he can be kept through 2028.

Links: The Dink

Ridgefield advances a four-court pickleball proposal at 195 Danbury Road (Published Mar 03, 2026)

On March 3, 2026, Ridgefield Planning & Zoning Commission advanced a proposal to build four pickleball courts at 195 Danbury Road. The plan adds parking and proposes noise mitigation after a commissioned sound study tied to prior complaints.

Byline date shows March 3, 2026.
Proposal describes four courts at 195 Danbury Road.
Plan includes 30 parking spaces and a two-side sound barrier.

Links: CT Insider

Coach Sid Takeaway: If the date is visible on the page, the decision becomes usable for planning.

March 4, 2026

Today’s validated items covered a dated broadcast grid, a trade-window recap, approved-paddle additions, and an indoor-courts facility development report.

PickleballTV posts “Coming Up” programming grid for Mar 04 (Event Mar 04, 2026)

On Mar 04, 2026, PickleballTV displayed a “Coming Up” schedule with listed start times and show titles. The dated grid anchors same-day viewing plans with time-stamped programming blocks.

Mar 04 appears under “COMING UP ON PICKLEBALLTV.”
1:00 AM EST lists “The 2026 MLP Draft.”
6:00 AM EST lists “Pickleballers Podcast” featuring Eric Oncins.

Links: PickleballTV

USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List adds new entries dated 03/03/2026 (Added Mar 03, 2026)

On Mar 03, 2026, USA Pickleball showed new Approved Paddle List entries with an Added date of 03/03/2026. The dated entries record sanctioned-play compliance timing for the listed models.

CASETiFY “IMPACT” shows Added 03/03/2026.
CYCLOTRON “BAIR 001” shows Added 03/03/2026.
E6 Pickleball “Sirocco” shows Added 03/03/2026.

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List

Pickleball.com publishes Trade Window #2 recap with March 3 trades (Published Mar 03, 2026)

On Mar 03, 2026, Major League Pickleball Trade Window #2 activity was summarized in a Pickleball.com post with trades listed under a “March 3” section. The dated recap fixes roster movement details while the trade window is stated as open through July 15.

Page timestamp shows “Mar 03, 2026 01:40 PM ET.”
Atlanta Bouncers receive Jessie Irvine.
Phoenix Flames receive Daria Walczak and cash considerations.

Links: Pickleball.com

$11M Courtside Social development includes indoor pickleball courts in Bee Cave (Published Mar 03, 2026)

On Mar 03, 2026, MySA reported an $11.3 million Courtside Social project planned for Bee Cave, Texas. The report states the entertainment district includes indoor courts for badminton, pickleball, and tennis.

Byline shows “March 3, 2026.”
Courtside Social is described as a $11.3 million sports club.
The district is stated as 35,000 square feet.

Links: MySA

PPA Tour schedule lists AdventHealth PPA Challenger at Harbour Island (Event Mar 06, 2026)

On Mar 06, 2026, PPA Tour lists the AdventHealth PPA Challenger running March 6–8, 2026 on its schedule page. The schedule entry publishes the venue name and a Tampa street address for planning and coordination.

Date range shown: March 6–8, 2026.
Venue listed: Harbour Island Life Time Pickleball.
Address listed: 900 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602.

Links: PPA Tour Schedule

March 3, 2026

Today’s validated items covered broadcast scheduling, a pro-tour draw release, a paddle launch announcement, and an indoor club expansion plan.

PickleballTV posts Mar 03 “Coming Up” programming grid (Event Mar 03, 2026)

On Mar 03, 2026, PickleballTV displayed a “Coming Up” schedule with listed start times and show titles. The grid fixes same-day viewing blocks for specific programs and encores.

1:00 AM EST lists PBTV Big Shots Episode 3.
3:00 AM EST lists The 2026 MLP Draft.
6:00 AM EST lists Pickleballers Podcast featuring Catherine Parenteau.

Links: PickleballTV

PPA Tour publishes Draw Reveal for SXY Newport Beach Open (Published Mar 01, 2026)

On Mar 01, 2026, PPA Tour posted a draw reveal for the SXY Newport Beach Open starting March 2. The post provides official draw links for all five pro divisions.

Author line shows March 1, 2026.
States pro draws released for all five divisions.
Lists five draw links: womens, mens, mixed, singles.

Links: PPA Tour

Vulcan Pickleball launches Vulcan CHPT01 paddle collection (Published Mar 02, 2026)

On Mar 02, 2026, Vulcan Pickleball was reported launching a new collection of tour-level paddles called Vulcan CHPT01. The report documents the product lineup as a dated gear release.

Timestamp shows Mar 02, 2026 11:00 AM ET.
Names the new collection: Vulcan CHPT01.
States the collection includes multiple paddle models.

Links: Pickleball.com

Center Court Pickleball Club announces fourth Valley location and HQ plan (Published Mar 02, 2026)

On Mar 02, 2026, Center Court Pickleball Club announced expansion to a fourth Valley location with a 35,000-square-foot club opening in summer 2026. The announcement lists a Scottsdale address and a stated 13-court buildout.

Date line shows March 2 2026.
States 35,000-square-foot club opening summer 2026.
States the location will feature 13 courts.

Links: inbusinessPHX

March 2, 2026

Dated sources documented a TV programming grid, a draft roster recap, and a defined rating reset window.

PickleballTV posts Mar 2 “Coming Up” programming grid (Event Mar 02, 2026)

On Mar 2, 2026, PickleballTV posted a “Coming Up” schedule with time-stamped programming blocks. The grid lists multiple airings of “The 2026 MLP Draft” for same-day viewing planning.

1:30 AM EST lists Pickleballers Podcast featuring Parris Todd.
5:00 AM EST lists The 2026 MLP Draft.
10:00 PM EST lists The 2026 MLP Draft.

Links:PickleballTV

Pickleball.com publishes MLP draft recap with starter and substitute totals (Published Feb 27, 2026)

On Feb 27, 2026, Major League Pickleball draft recap reporting stated 20 teams selected 28 starters and 38 substitutes. The stated totals document six-player roster construction for the 2026 season.

Page date shows Feb 27, 2026 09:00 PM ET.
20 teams selected 28 starters and 38 substitutes.
Six-person rosters are stated as three men and three women.

Links:Pickleball.com

DUPR launches “DUPR Reset” with a defined reset window (Published March 2nd, 2026)

On Feb 24, 2026, DUPR announced “DUPR Reset” with an opt-in reset rating calculated from matches during a defined window. The program keeps the higher rating after the window, and the page states “no risk” of going down.

First Reset Period runs March 16 through May 17, 2026.
Registration cost is stated as $35.
Players must complete at least 8 matches to qualify.

Links:DUPR Reset Explained (PickleTip Details)

March 1, 2026

Today’s validated items included a dated broadcast grid, a draft coverage post, an approved-paddle entry, and a facility plan tied to real estate development.

PickleballTV posts Mar 1 “Coming Up” programming grid (Event Mar 01, 2026)

On Mar 1, 2026, PickleballTV displayed a Coming Up grid with scheduled show times. The lineup lists multiple “The 2026 MLP Draft” airings on the same date.

12:00 PM EST lists “The 2026 MLP Draft.”
6:00 PM EST lists “The 2026 MLP Draft.”
9:00 PM EST lists “The 2026 MLP Draft.”

Links: PickleballTV

MLP publishes 2026 draft coverage and live results page (Published Feb 26, 2026)

On Feb 26, 2026, Major League Pickleball posted its 2026 Draft coverage and live results page. The page states a draft recap show airs March 1 at 12 p.m. ET on PickleballTV.

Draft begins Friday, February 27, 10 a.m. ET.
Teams have six-player rosters: three males, three females.
A total of 66 selections are stated.

Links: Major League Pickleball

USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List adds ALL YOUNG “SL-03” (Added Feb 27, 2026)

On Feb 27, 2026, USA Pickleball listed ALL YOUNG SL-03 as Pass on its Approved Paddle List. The added date records when the model entered sanctioned-play compliance.

Brand listed: ALL YOUNG.
Model listed: SL-03.
Depth listed: 12mm.

Links: Sl-03 Approved Paddle Specs

Ace and Ivy condo project includes a 45,000-square-foot indoor pickleball club (Published Feb 26, 2026)

On Feb 26, 2026, Ace and Ivy was reported as a $100 million River Oaks condo project with an onsite 45,000-square-foot indoor pickleball club. The plan ties pickleball courts to luxury residential amenities and public club access.

Headline states a 45,000-square-foot indoor pickleball club.
Article states 31 residences with pricing starting at $2.8 million.
Article states a 15-court club open to the public.

Links: Houston Chronicle

Coach Sid Takeaway: When the date is visible on the source page, the trend becomes usable for planning. Revisit the pickleball trends that shaped the industry last month: February 2026.