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 closed with verified pro-event results, new public-court access, municipal permitting friction, and fresh recreation programming. Late-month additions documented a Greater Zion results wrap, two new public-play expansions, a private-court noise ruling, and a six-week instructional rollout. The verified record this month stayed anchored to dated competition, facilities, policy, and participation developments.

Pro results and ranking movement
Public court openings and access expansion
Municipal noise and permitting scrutiny
Youth, teen, and adult instruction programs

March 31, 2026

Today’s verified additions combine a pro-tour results recap with new court access, a permitting dispute, and fresh recreation programming.

Anna Leigh Waters completes another Greater Zion triple (Published Mar 30, 2026)

On March 30, 2026, Anna Leigh Waters was reported winning three Greater Zion titles while Ben Johns won two. The recap closed Utah with all five pro gold medals identified and Chris Haworth confirmed as the new men’s singles No. 1.

Published Mar 30, 2026, 04:00 AM ET
Waters won singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles
Haworth beat Federico Staksrud 11-9, 11-5

Links: Pickleball.com

Capital One Center opens free Tysons pickleball courts (Published Mar 31, 2026)

On March 31, 2026, Capital One Center announced four free outdoor pickleball courts opening in Tysons on April 1. The launch adds an 8,000-square-foot public-play site beside McLean Metro with daily hours and advance booking.

Opening date: Wednesday, April 1
Four courts span more than 8,000 square feet
Daily hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Links: FFXnow

Town of Dartmouth adds six-week pickleball programs for adults, teens, and kids (Published Mar 26, 2026)

On March 26, 2026, Town of Dartmouth posted six-week pickleball programs for adults, teens, and kids. The schedule sets Sunday sessions from April 26 through May 31 and opens registration on April 1.

Posted on March 26, 2026
Ages 18+, 13-17, and 9-12 receive separate sessions
Site: Dartmouth Regional Park, 443 Old Fall River Road

Links: Town of Dartmouth

Palm Desert commission approves unpermitted backyard pickleball court (Published Mar 24, 2026)

On March 24, 2026, Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission approved an unpermitted backyard pickleball court near Marrakesh Country Club. The vote kept play within 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and exposed city concern that current noise standards miss pickleball’s peak impacts.

Published Mar 24, 2026
Vote was 4-0 with one recusal
Court hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Links: The Palm Desert Post

City of Hutto opens four Riverwalk Park pickleball courts (Published Mar 23, 2026)

On March 23, 2026, City of Hutto announced four new pickleball courts at Riverwalk Park. The opening adds a new public-play amenity behind the soccer field and expands the park’s active recreation footprint.

Posted on March 23, 2026
Four courts sit behind the soccer field
Riverwalk Park now features four brand-new courts

Links: City of Hutto

March 30, 2026

Today’s verified additions span adaptive competition, pro results, next-day broadcast scheduling, and a municipal court-availability update.

USA Pickleball launches inaugural Wheelchair National Championships (Published Mar 25, 2026)

On March 25, 2026, USA Pickleball announced its inaugural Wheelchair National Championships in Colorado Springs. The launch creates a dedicated national championship for wheelchair athletes and opens registration.

Event dates: June 19-21, 2026
Host partner: Peak Pickleball
Singles, doubles, and hybrid doubles

Links: USA Pickleball

Chris Haworth wins Greater Zion men’s singles title and takes No. 1 ranking (Published Mar 29, 2026)

On March 29, 2026, Chris Haworth won men’s singles at the Greater Zion Cup and moved to No. 1. The result changed the top spot in the PPA men’s singles rankings after Championship Sunday.

Final score: 11-9, 11-5
Opponent: Federico Staksrud
Sixth career PPA Tour title

Links: Pickleball.com

PickleballTV posts March 30 Greater Zion follow-up programming (Event Mar 30, 2026)

On March 30, 2026, PickleballTV listed Greater Zion Cup Championship Sunday at 11:00 AM EST. The grid extends Greater Zion coverage into Monday with multiple semifinal airings around one finals block.

1:00 AM EST: Semifinals
11:00 AM EST: Championship Sunday
9:30 PM EST: LT Open singles semis and finals

Links: PickleballTV

Town of Oak Island updates Middleton Park pickleball court closure plan (Published Mar 27, 2026)

On March 27, 2026, Town of Oak Island published a Middleton Park pickleball court closure update. The notice changes court availability by reopening the north section and closing the south courts on March 30.

Published on March 27, 2026
North section open through the weekend
South courts close Monday, March 30

Links: Town of Oak Island

March 29, 2026

Today’s verified additions center on Championship Sunday operations, an APP weekend stop, a municipal court-policy vote, and two facility openings.

Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort – Update: Sunday finals windows posted (Event Mar 29, 2026)

On March 29, 2026, Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort listed Championship Sunday broadcast windows on the official tournament page. The schedule matters because it fixes live times for bronze matches, championship coverage, and replay programming on the final day.

Championships: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Championship replay: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Bronze: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET

Links: PPA Tour

APP Tour AARP Open Seattle opens first 2026 APP weekend (Published Mar 25, 2026)

On March 25, 2026, APP Tour was previewed as returning to action in Seattle for its first 2026 event weekend. The stop matters because it introduced the tour’s progressive-draw format and set fixed weekend streaming windows for quarterfinals through finals.

Venue has 26 indoor courts
Three championship courts are listed
Championship matches stream Sunday, 3-9 PM ET

Links: The Dink

Federico Staksrud reaches Greater Zion men’s singles final with No. 1 ranking at stake (Published Mar 28, 2026)

On March 28, 2026, Federico Staksrud advanced to the Greater Zion men’s singles final with a straight-game semifinal win. The result matters because Sunday’s gold-medal match against Chris Haworth will decide the next No. 1 in the PPA men’s singles rankings.

Semifinal score: 11-7, 11-5
Opponent: No. 11 seed Noe Khlif
Haworth beat John Lucian Goins, 11-8, 11-4

Links: Pickleball.com

City of Hermosa Beach changes Kelly Courts pickleball hours and rates (Published Mar 26, 2026)

On March 24, 2026, City of Hermosa Beach voted to modify Kelly Courts pickleball operations during a council meeting. The policy change matters because it resets daily hours, adds a free walk-on day, and raises rental and membership fees.

New hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday becomes free walk-on play
Rental fee rises to $15 per hour

Links: City of Hermosa Beach

Mammoth Lakes Pickleball Complex opens for the season (Published Mar 23, 2026)

On March 23, 2026, Mammoth Lakes Pickleball Complex opened for the season in a town news post. The opening matters because the site returns with six regulation courts and daily public access at a dedicated recreation facility.

Address: 416 Sierra Park Road
Open 7 days a week
Hours: 8:00am until dusk

Links: Town of Mammoth Lakes

March 28, 2026

Verified additions today span sanctioned play, pro-tour TV planning, youth programming, a club reopening, and community competition on new public courts.

GTC Women’s Spring Showdown opens on USA Pickleball calendar (Event Mar 28, 2026)

On March 28, 2026, USA Pickleball listed the GTC Women’s Spring Showdown in Denver. The sanctioned listing matters because it adds a same-day women’s event at Gates Tennis Center to the official tournament calendar.

Start Date: 03/28/2026
Venue: Gates Tennis Center
Address: 3300 East Bayaud Avenue, Denver

Links: USA Pickleball

Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort — Update: storylines page adds field size and TV windows (Published Mar 22, 2026)

On March 22, 2026, Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort received a new storylines post on the PPA Tour site. The update matters because it adds a 1,000-plus player count and specific PickleballTV and FS1 windows.

Author: Dave Fleming
Over 1,000 players are competing
FS1 windows: Friday and Saturday nights

Links: PPA Tour

Pickleball Kingdom Plano reopens under new ownership (Published Mar 18, 2026)

On March 18, 2026, Pickleball Kingdom Plano announced its reopening under new ownership. The reopening matters because the Plano club returns with 15 indoor courts and a public grand opening weekend on March 27-29.

44,407-square-foot facility
15 professional-grade indoor courts
Free Open Play runs March 27-29

Links: PR Newswire

Gulf Shores Recreation launches Pickleball for Kids program (Published Mar 27, 2026)

On March 27, 2026, Gulf Shores Recreation launched a new Pickleball for Kids program. The program matters because it creates a structured entry point for ages 6-12 across three spring dates.

Posted on March 27, 2026
Dates: April 11, May 9, June 6
Class size capped at eight

Links: City of Gulf Shores

Prosper stages P-Town Throwdown on new Raymond Community Park courts (Event Mar 28, 2026)

On March 28, 2026, City of Prosper scheduled its P-Town Throwdown Pickleball Tournament at Raymond Community Park. The event matters because Prosper tied its fifth annual tournament to newly opened public pickleball courts.

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mixed doubles, ages 18 and older

Links: City of Prosper

March 27, 2026

Verified additions today cover equipment compliance, pro-league operations, a sanctioned event opening, grant access, and a municipal review tied to new courts.

USA Pickleball approved list adds five Pass paddles dated March 26 (Event Mar 26, 2026)

On March 26, 2026, USA Pickleball listed five new Pass paddles on its approved equipment page. The compliance update matters because the official list recorded same-day entries for DHS, Enhance Pickleball, Everyday Social, Luzz, and Obelisk Pickleball.

03/26/2026 list date shown
Models include Ultra and DUO Hybrid LH
ASAMA Black & Gold PWR, INFERNO-FROZEN, and REGAL listed

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment

Major League Pickleball partners with Champions Series Pickleball (Announced Mar 26, 2026)

On March 26, 2026, Major League Pickleball announced a partnership with Champions Series Pickleball. The partnership matters because CSP events will be rebranded as the MLP Champions Series and integrated with the 2026 season schedule.

CSP was formerly National Pickleball League
Monthly events are scheduled in July through October
An October championship is listed

Links: Major League Pickleball

World Pickleball Association Las Vegas Open begins on USA Pickleball calendar (Event Mar 27, 2026)

On March 27, 2026, World Pickleball Association Las Vegas Open opened on USA Pickleball’s tournament calendar. The sanctioned event matters because the official listing confirms a March 27-29 competition window in Las Vegas.

Start Date: 03/27/2026
End Date: 03/29/2026
Westgate Resort and Pickleball Center

Links: USA Pickleball

USA Pickleball opens Play It Forward grant application (Published Mar 27, 2026)

On March 27, 2026, USA Pickleball opened its Play It Forward grant application. The grant matters because two organizations will each receive $25,000 for court renovation or construction projects.

Application closes April 27, 2026
Eligible groups include schools and community organizations
Grant supports installing or converting courts

Links: USA Pickleball

Winthrop reviews eight-court covered pickleball proposal (Published Mar 26, 2026)

On March 26, 2026, Methow Valley Pickleball was reported proposing eight covered courts in Winthrop. The proposal matters because town officials endorsed court repairs but said the April 30 grant deadline leaves unresolved legal and site questions.

Estimated construction cost: about $1.2 million
RCO grant maximum: $500,000
Group said it represents about 100 local players

Links: Methow Valley News

March 26, 2026

Verified additions today cover a pro-event upset, same-day TV scheduling, indoor-club expansion, state recreation funding, and new local instruction programming.

Tama Shimabukuro reaches Greater Zion Cup Round of 16 after upset win (Published Mar 25, 2026)

On March 25, 2026, Tama Shimabukuro reached the Greater Zion Cup Round of 16 after defeating No. 5 seed Connor Garnett. The result matters because the Round of 32 upset set a Thursday match against No. 9 seed John Lucian Goins.

Published Mar 25, 2026 at 03:35 PM ET
Score line was 11-6, 5-11, 11-3
Thursday opponent listed: John Lucian Goins

Links: Pickleball.com

PickleballTV lists live Greater Zion Cup Round of 16 coverage for March 26 (Event Mar 26, 2026)

On March 26, 2026, PickleballTV listed live Greater Zion Cup Round of 16 coverage starting at 12:00 PM EST. The schedule matters because the same page also lists two Round of 32 airings earlier that morning and a Round of 16 replay at 8:00 PM EST.

Mar 26 tab is shown
LIVE Round of 16 starts at 12:00 PM EST
Round of 16 replay is listed at 8:00 PM EST

Links: PickleballTV

Pickleball Kingdom expands to Woodbridge, NJ (Published Mar 23, 2026)

On March 23, 2026, Pickleball Kingdom announced a Woodbridge, New Jersey expansion through franchisees Vidya R. and Vicky K. The expansion matters because the release adds another New Jersey growth step while stating the Woodbridge site is still being sought.

News provided Mar 23, 2026 at 08:53 ET
Existing open New Jersey clubs listed: four
Franchisees are actively seeking a Woodbridge location

Links: PR Newswire

Rhode Island DEM awards outdoor recreation grants that include new pickleball courts (Published Mar 24, 2026)

On March 24, 2026, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced more than $5.7 million in matching outdoor recreation grants. The funding matters because the published award list includes a Block Island pickleball court project and Glocester Memorial Park court improvements.

Published on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
New Shoreham receives $100,000 for Block Island courts
Glocester receives $500,000 for new pickleball courts

Links: Rhode Island DEM

Dartmouth Parks & Recreation opens registration window for spring pickleball lessons (Published Mar 25, 2026)

On March 25, 2026, Town of Dartmouth Parks & Recreation Department announced spring and summer programming that includes pickleball lessons. The programming matters because registration opens April 1 and the six-week pickleball sessions are scheduled for adults, teens, and kids.

Posted on March 25, 2026
Registration opens April 1, 2026 at 9:00 am
Pickleball sessions run Sundays from April 26 to May 31

Links: Town of Dartmouth

March 25, 2026

Verified additions today covered a pro-event stats post, two public-facility updates, and one city policy decision.

Veolia Texas Open – Update: PPA Tour publishes Championship Sunday stats (Published Mar 24, 2026)

On March 24, 2026, PPA Tour published Championship Sunday stats from the Veolia Texas Open. The stats post records five finals with title counts, streaks, and match metrics from McKinney.

Published March 24, 2026
Waters completed her 42nd career Triple Crown
Bright and Waters now hold a 99-2 record

Links: PPA Tour

Bowers Park Pickleball Courts – Update: ribbon cutting held in Tuscaloosa (Published Mar 24, 2026)

On March 24, 2026, City of Tuscaloosa said it held the Bowers Park pickleball ribbon cutting on March 23. The update records a completed public-court opening with 19 new courts and upgraded site amenities.

Ribbon cutting was held March 23 at 11 a.m.
Project adds 19 new courts
Lighting and security cameras were updated

Links: City of Tuscaloosa

Picard Park Ribbon Cutting (Event Mar 20, 2026)

On March 20, 2026, Lafayette Consolidated Government scheduled a Picard Park ribbon cutting for completed park upgrades. The event matters because the project adds four pickleball courts and accessibility improvements at a public Lafayette site.

Event time was 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Location: 130 Park Lane, Lafayette
Project cost is listed at $1 million

Links: Lafayette Consolidated Government

Hidden Valley Sports Courts – Update: Martinez posts official discontinuation notice (Published Mar 19, 2026)

On March 19, 2026, City of Martinez said its council voted to discontinue pickleball at Hidden Valley Sports Courts effective immediately. The notice matters because the city said no feasible mitigation could solve noise impacts at the site.

Post Date: 03/19/2026 9:45 AM
Eight courts opened in February 2025
Tennis and halfcourt basketball remain open

Links: City of Martinez

March 24, 2026

Verified updates this week covered event logistics, compliance programs, amateur pathways, facility support, and late March tournament activity.

USA Pickleball Details Golden Ticket Paddle Testing (Published March 19, 2026)

USA Pickleball published expanded paddle-testing details on March 19, 2026. The program removes failed paddles from Golden Ticket play and stores test data on RFID stickers.

More than 2,000 paddles were tested.
Six percent did not meet specifications.
Testing takes less than five minutes.

Links: USA Pickleball

USA Pickleball Renews SportMaster Partnership (Published March 18, 2026)

USA Pickleball announced a SportMaster renewal on March 18, 2026. The agreement keeps SportMaster court surfacing systems tied to USA Pickleball facilities for three more years.

The renewal runs for three additional years.
SportMaster makes sports surfacing systems.
The partnership supports facilities nationwide.

Links: USA Pickleball

PPA Tour Releases Greater Zion Cup Draws (Published March 20, 2026)

PPA Tour released Greater Zion Cup draw information on March 20, 2026. The post published main draws for five professional divisions before play begins on March 23.

The event kicks off March 23.
Five pro divisions received draw links.
The page links to the broadcast schedule.

Links: PPA Tour

Major League Pickleball Launches MiLP Regional Showdowns (Published March 11, 2026)

Major League Pickleball announced MiLP Regional Showdowns on March 11, 2026. The series adds amateur team events to select 2026 MLP stops and opens registration through MLP.

Dallas hosts May 22-25.
Chicago hosts July 23-26.
Division winners earn a Dream Ticket.

Links: Major League Pickleball

USA Pickleball Boise Golden Ticket Tournament Opens (Event March 25, 2026)

USA Pickleball opens its Boise Golden Ticket tournament on March 25, 2026. Gold medal winners earn Nationals priority registration, and other players can qualify through the Tiered Point System.

The event runs March 25-29.
The venue is The Flying Pickle.
Tournament fee is $95.

Links: USA Pickleball

March 23, 2026

Verified items discovered today span pro-tour operations, TV programming, franchise expansion, and a scheduled public-court opening.

Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort — Update: official event page shows active event window (Event Mar 23, 2026)

On March 23, 2026, PPA Tour listed the Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort as running March 23-29, 2026. The event listing matters because it confirms the official competition window and provides direct ticket and player-entry paths.

Dates shown: March 23-29, 2026
Tickets link appears on page
Play link points to PickleballTournaments.com

Links: PPA Tour

PickleballTV posts Mar 23 Greater Zion Cup Draw Show slot (Event Mar 23, 2026)

On March 23, 2026, PickleballTV posted a Mar 23 schedule that includes the PPA Greater Zion Cup Draw Show. The listing matters because it gives viewers a fixed same-day time slot for Greater Zion Cup coverage.

Mar 23 tab is shown
6:00 AM EST time slot
Program title: PPA Greater Zion Cup Draw Show

Links: PickleballTV

Pickleball Kingdom expands to Woodbridge, NJ (Published Mar 23, 2026)

On March 23, 2026, Pickleball Kingdom announced a Woodbridge, New Jersey expansion in a PR Newswire release. The release matters because it adds another New Jersey growth step and states the club is still seeking a Woodbridge location.

Release time: 08:53 ET
Woodbridge location is still being sought
Existing NJ clubs listed: four

Links: PR Newswire

City of Tuscaloosa schedules Bowers Park pickleball ribbon cutting (Published Mar 17, 2026)

On March 17, 2026, City of Tuscaloosa announced a March 23 ribbon cutting for new Bowers Park pickleball courts. The notice matters because it publicly schedules a facility opening tied to a 19-court park project.

Ribbon cutting: March 23 at 11 a.m.
Address: 2101 Bowers Park Drive
Project includes 19 new courts

Links: City of Tuscaloosa

March 22, 2026

Today’s verified additions cover a live sanctioned event, a regional team title, full tournament broadcast scheduling, and a revised public-court access policy.

Zin 2 Win opens on USA Pickleball’s tournament page (Event Mar 20, 2026)

On March 20, 2026, Zin 2 Win began on USA Pickleball’s tournament page at Templeton Tennis Ranch. The live event matters because it confirms a current sanctioned competition window running through March 22.

Start Date: 03/20/2026
End Date: 03/22/2026
Venue: Indoor

Links: USA Pickleball

Bermuda retains Caribbean Pickleball Championship title (Published Mar 21, 2026)

On March 21, 2026, Bermuda was reported retaining the Caribbean Pickleball Championship with a team-final win over Cayman Islands. The result matters because Bermuda defended the regional title on home soil and completed a 4-0 sweep in the final.

Final score: 4-0 over Cayman Islands
Venue: WER Joell Stadium
Jamaica beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 for bronze

Links: The Royal Gazette

Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort – Update: full broadcast slate posted (Event Mar 23, 2026)

On March 23, 2026, PPA Tour listed the full Greater Zion Cup broadcast schedule on its watch page. The schedule matters because it fixes live and replay windows from Round 64 through Championship Sunday for the full event week.

Event dates: March 23-29, 2026
Tuesday Round 64: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM ET
Sunday Championship Sunday is listed live at 12:00 PM ET

Links: PPA Tour

Pioneer Park court booking plan shifts to free drop-in access (Published Mar 20, 2026)

On March 20, 2026, RDOS updated the booking policy for Pioneer Park’s renovated pickleball and tennis courts. The policy matters because free drop-in access will continue even as paid online bookings remain available.

Change takes effect beginning March 21, 2026
Pickleball and tennis bookings cost $12 per hour
Confirmed bookings still have court priority

Links: RDOS

March 21, 2026

Today’s validated additions cover equipment approval, tournament timing, facility access, municipal policy, and business partnership activity.

DOTS Pickleball FURIA T700 14 mm added to USA Pickleball approved list (Added Mar 20, 2026)

On March 20, 2026, DOTS PICKLEBALL had FURIA T700 14 mm listed as Pass on USA Pickleball’s approved paddle list. The dated entry records a new sanctioned-play compliance listing in the official equipment database.

Model: FURIA T700 14 mm
Status: Pass
Depth: 14mm

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List

APP Next Las Vegas opens on USA Pickleball calendar (Event Mar 20, 2026)

On March 20, 2026, APP Next Las Vegas began on USA Pickleball’s tournament calendar. The sanctioned event adds a current March competition window to the national tournament schedule.

Start Date: 03/20/2026
End Date: 03/22/2026
MMP Sanctioned

Links: USA Pickleball

The Dink Minor League Pickleball Championships move to February 2027 (Published Mar 20, 2026)

On March 20, 2026, The Dink Minor League Pickleball Championships were reported moving from December to February 2027. The calendar change matters because the article also defined six qualification pathways for teams and players.

Championships move to February 2027
USA National Leaderboard qualifies teams
Prize pool stated at $100,000

Links: The Dink

Centerline Athletics partners with Terrell Owens (Published Mar 20, 2026)

On March 20, 2026, Centerline Athletics announced Terrell Owens as its newest brand ambassador. The partnership expands the brand’s pickleball marketing and includes a later 2026 apparel collection with Owens.

Release time: Mar 20, 2026, 12:00 ET
Owens joins as Brand Ambassador
Exclusive collection debuts later this year

Links: PR Newswire

Ten Zero Sport gets Mountain View indoor-court approval (Published Mar 16, 2026)

On March 16, 2026, Ten Zero Sport was reported approved to open a single-court indoor pickleball facility in Mountain View. The approval matters because the venue would allow public reservations and coaching bookings in a market with limited local court supply.

Address: 838 Independence Ave.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
53 public comments were submitted

Links: Mountain View Voice

Hermosa Beach weighs expanded court hours after Clark Field renovation (Published Mar 20, 2026)

On March 20, 2026, Hermosa Beach was reported preparing to review new pickleball court-hour options at Clark Field. The policy review matters because the city has more than $1 million committed to restoring the site’s full four-court layout.

Reopening projected for late April
Option 2 totals 84 weekly hours
Courts were reserved 98 percent of the time

Links: Hermosa Review

March 20, 2026

Today’s verified additions covered equipment approvals, tour operations, facility development, and community fundraising.

USA Pickleball approved list adds ZEUS, AURA PRO, and Power X (Event Mar 19, 2026)

On March 19, 2026, USA Pickleball listed ZEUS, AURA PRO, and Power X as Pass entries on its approved paddle list. The official equipment database now shows three same-day Pass entries for sanctioned-play tracking.

List date shown: 03/19/2026
ZEUS manufacturer: PORSVIK
AURA PRO and Power X manufacturer: Srikel

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment

Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort draws released (Published Mar 19, 2026)

On March 19, 2026, Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort had professional draws released for all five divisions. The operations update sets the tournament’s draw release before live broadcast coverage starts March 24.

Timestamp: Mar 19, 2026 08:40 PM ET
Tournament starts Monday, March 23
Broadcast coverage starts Tuesday, March 24

Links: Pickleball.com

Pickleball Kingdom announces major expansion across California (Published Mar 19, 2026)

On March 19, 2026, Pickleball Kingdom announced a California development agreement covering the entire state. The expansion plan names Roseville for an opening on the weekend of March 28 and targets multiple California regions.

Timestamp: Mar 19, 2026, 08:28 ET
Parminder and Komal Saini lead expansion
Roseville opens the weekend of March 28

Links: PR Newswire

Airline Highway Park final redevelopment plan includes indoor pickleball courts (Published Mar 19, 2026)

On March 19, 2026, Airline Highway Park was included in final redevelopment plans with indoor pickleball courts in St. George. The project adds pickleball to a park overhaul that WAFB said could cost $9 million to $12 million.

Published Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:40 PM CDT
Indoor pickleball courts are included
Estimated cost: $9 million to $12 million

Links: WAFB

Cam Jordan Foundation announces second annual pickleball fundraiser (Published Mar 20, 2026)

On March 19, 2026, Cam Jordan Foundation announced its second annual pickleball tournament for April 26 in New Orleans. The fundraiser supports youth programming and lists participation from $250 per person.

Venue: The Exchange Pickleball + Bar
Event time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Spectator admission starts at $50

Links: PickleTip.com

USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Boise presented by Tru Moods opens next week (Event Mar 25, 2026)

On March 25, 2026, USA Pickleball Golden Ticket – Boise presented by Tru Moods is scheduled to begin in Meridian, Idaho. Gold medal winners earn priority Nationals registration and all competitors can still qualify through TPS.

Start date: 03/25/2026
End date: 03/29/2026
Venue: The Flying Pickle

Links: USA Pickleball

March 19, 2026

Today’s verified additions covered compliance rollout, approved equipment, partnership renewal, finals scheduling, an indoor-club reopening, and a council closure vote.

USA Pickleball details full Golden Ticket paddle-testing rollout (Published Mar 19, 2026)

On March 19, 2026, USA Pickleball said it fully implemented its new paddle-testing program at two Golden Ticket events earlier this year. The program matters because USA Pickleball reported testing more than 2,000 paddles and excluding failed paddles from Golden Ticket competition.

Published March 19, 2026
Glendale and Las Vegas used full implementation
More than 2,000 paddles were tested

Links: USA Pickleball

USA Pickleball approved list adds five Pass paddles dated March 18 (Added Mar 18, 2026)

On March 18, 2026, USA Pickleball listed five new Pass paddles on its approved equipment database. The database update matters because sanctioned-play tracking added five dated entries in one daily batch.

FL-H-FOAM-K-N shows Pass
FL-W-FOAM-K-N shows Pass
RADII 700 Elongated shows Pass

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment

USA Pickleball renews SportMaster partnership for three years (Published Mar 18, 2026)

On March 18, 2026, USA Pickleball renewed its partnership with SportMaster Sports Surfaces for three more years. The renewal matters because the announcement ties future court-surfacing support to facility growth across U.S. communities.

Published March 18, 2026
Renewal term is three years
SportMaster makes sports surfacing systems

Links: USA Pickleball

Greater Zion Cup broadcast schedule — Update: finals and replay windows (Event Mar 29, 2026)

On March 29, 2026, PPA Tour lists Greater Zion Cup championship coverage from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET. The schedule update matters because the same page also posts bronze coverage and Fox Sports replay windows for finals weekend.

Event runs March 23-29, 2026
Bronze: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM ET
Semifinals replay: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM ET

Links: PPA Tour

Pickleball Kingdom Plano reopens under new ownership (Published Mar 18, 2026)

On March 18, 2026, Pickleball Kingdom announced its Plano club would reopen under new ownership in late March. The reopening matters because the Plano site is listed at 44,407 square feet with 15 indoor courts.

1301 Custer Road, Suite 200
Facility size: 44,407 square feet
15 professional-grade indoor courts

Links: PR Newswire

Martinez votes to shut down Hidden Valley pickleball courts (Published Mar 18, 2026)

On March 18, 2026, City of Martinez voted to close the Hidden Valley Sports pickleball courts after noise complaints. The closure matters because the eight courts cost $1.7 million and the nets were set for removal Thursday.

Published March 18, 2026
Eight courts are affected
Project cost: $1.7 million

Links: NBC Bay Area

March 18, 2026

Today’s verified additions covered equipment approvals, a championship result, next-stop broadcast scheduling, public-court access, a municipal conflict review, and a fundraiser registration update.

USA Pickleball approved list adds three paddles dated March 17, 2026 (Added Mar 17, 2026)

On March 17, 2026, USA Pickleball showed Hercules, VX-1, and Talon as Pass entries on its paddle list. The official list matters because it records three new sanctioned-play approvals dated March 17, 2026.

Hercules is listed as Pass
VX-1 is listed as Pass
Talon is listed as Pass

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment

Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio win men’s doubles gold at the Veolia Texas Open (Published Mar 15, 2026)

On March 15, 2026, Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio won men’s doubles gold at the Veolia Texas Open. The men’s doubles result matters because Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio stayed undefeated in 2026 and added another title in McKinney.

Final score was 11-0, 12-10, 11-7
Opponents were Andrei Daescu and Federico Staksrud
Wind caused a ten-minute delay

Links: Pickleball.com

PPA Tour posts Greater Zion Cup opening broadcast windows (Event Mar 24, 2026)

On March 24, 2026, PPA Tour lists Round 64 windows for both featured courts at the Greater Zion Cup. The schedule matters because the official watch page fixes opening-day broadcast blocks for the next PPA stop in Ivins.

Event dates are March 23-29, 2026
Humana court runs 12:00 PM-8:00 PM ET
Carvana Grandstand runs 12:00 PM-8:00 PM ET

Links: PPA Tour

DeBary opens new pickleball courts to the public after weather cancellation (Published Mar 16, 2026)

On March 17, 2026, DeBary said its new pickleball courts would open to the public. The public-access update matters because the city moved ahead with court availability despite canceling the planned ribbon cutting.

Alert timestamp is March 16, 2026 4:34 PM
Ribbon cutting was canceled for weather
Courts open starting March 17

Links: City of DeBary

LaSalle integrity report finds no violation in pickleball court vote (Published Mar 18, 2026)

On March 18, 2026, LaSalle’s integrity commissioner found no conflict violation in a 2025 pickleball court vote. The report matters because it clears the approved Vollmer Complex court project after a formal Municipal Conflict of Interest Act review.

Vote approved $2.75 million in September 2025
Project includes ten pickleball courts
Report cost was $16,022.34

Links: Windsor News Today

Living Alternatives opens registration for the 30th annual Hope Open pickleball fundraiser (Published Mar 17, 2026)

On March 17, 2026, Living Alternatives was reported opening registration for the Hope Open tennis and pickleball tournament. The community event matters because the March 27-29 fundraiser supports families facing unexpected pregnancies in East Texas.

Event runs March 27-29
Venue is Tyler Racquet Club
Registration closes Friday

Links: KLTV

March 17, 2026

Today’s verified additions covered pro result confirmation, official team roster movement, sanctioned equipment tracking, and a new public complex opening.

Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters win Texas Open mixed doubles gold (Published Mar 15, 2026)

On March 15, 2026, Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters won mixed doubles gold at the Veolia Texas Open. The result matters because it added their 61st title as a partnership and reversed their Mesa Cup loss to Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin.

Score: 11-4, 9-11, 11-5, 11-6
Published: Mar 15, 2026 01:30 PM ET
Opponents: Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin

Links: Pickleball.com

Federico Staksrud wins men’s singles at the Veolia Texas Open (Published Mar 15, 2026)

On March 15, 2026, Federico Staksrud defeated Chris Haworth to win men’s singles at the Veolia Texas Open. The result matters because it gave Staksrud his second title of 2026 and closed another championship match from McKinney.

Score: 2-11, 11-5, 11-5
Published: Mar 15, 2026 03:45 PM ET
Bronze winner: Zane Ford

Links: Pickleball.com

Major League Pickleball logs March 14 Trade Window #2 moves (Published Mar 03, 2026)

On March 14, 2026, Major League Pickleball posted new Trade Window #2 updates involving Columbus, Miami, and Carolina. The update matters because it changed active 2026 rosters while the official trade window remains open through July 15.

Columbus receives Alix Truong
Miami receives Isabella Dunlap and cash
Carolina receives Alli Phillips and cash

Links: Major League Pickleball

USA Pickleball approved list adds CRBN TRUFOAM BARRAGE 1 (Added Mar 03, 2026)

On March 3, 2026, Crbn had TRUFOAM BARRAGE 1 listed as Pass on USA Pickleball’s approved paddle list. The entry matters because it recorded a dated compliance listing for a specific 14MM paddle in the sanctioned equipment database.

Model: TRUFOAM BARRAGE 1
Status: Pass
Depth: 14MM

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List

Union County Pickleball Complex opens at Morganfield City Park (Published Mar 13, 2026)

On March 13, 2026, Union County Pickleball Complex opened at Morganfield City Park in Kentucky. The opening matters because it added a new public place to play and paired the launch with a same-day ribbon cutting.

Grand opening date: March 13
Ribbon cutting: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Morganfield City Park

Links: 14 News

March 16, 2026

Developments discovered today covered championship results, replay scheduling, commercial partnership activity, venue expansion, and municipal court policy.

Anna Leigh Waters claims Triple Crown No. 42 at Veolia Texas Open (Published Mar 15, 2026)

On March 15, 2026, Anna Leigh Waters won women’s doubles and women’s singles at the Veolia Texas Open for Triple Crown No. 42. The result closes McKinney with updated title counts and championship winners from the tournament’s final session.

Women’s doubles final: 11-2, 11-6, 11-4
Women’s singles final: 11-1, 11-6
Men’s doubles final: 11-0, 12-10, 11-7

Links: Pickleball.com

PickleballTV posts Mar 16 Texas Championship Sunday replay windows (Event Mar 16, 2026)

On March 16, 2026, PickleballTV scheduled three same-day re-airings of PPA Texas Championship Sunday. The schedule gives viewers fixed replay windows for the McKinney finals after the event ended.

6:00 AM EST airs Championship Sunday
1:00 PM EST airs Championship Sunday
9:00 PM EST airs Championship Sunday

Links: PickleballTV

Pickleball Central becomes official retail partner of DUPR (Published Mar 12, 2026)

On March 12, 2026, Pickleball Central announced a strategic partnership with DUPR as its official retail partner. The partnership gives DUPR+ members equipment discounts through a named retail channel.

DUPR+ members get member-only pricing
Discounts cover gear, apparel, and accessories
Pickleball Central says it was founded in 2006

Links: Pickleball.com

SMASH Pickleball & Restaurant opens with Youngsville ribbon cutting (Published Mar 10, 2026)

On March 10, 2026, SMASH Pickleball & Restaurant held a grand opening and ribbon cutting in Youngsville. The opening adds a pickleball venue with dining, memberships, and court rentals in Sugar Mill Pond.

Ribbon cutting was March 10 at 10:00 AM
Location is in Sugar Mill Pond
Venue offers open play and hourly court rentals

Links: BY Local News

Martinez, CA staff recommends ending Hidden Valley pickleball play (Published Mar 13, 2026)

On March 13, 2026, Martinez staff recommended ending pickleball at Hidden Valley Sport Courts. The recommendation puts eight converted courts before the City Council for a March 18 decision.

Eight pickleball courts are affected
Council meeting is March 18
Residents within 500 feet were surveyed

Links: City of Martinez

March 15, 2026

Today’s verified additions span equipment approval, roster movement, live championship viewing, indoor-club expansion, and active amateur tournament operations.

USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List adds Project Halo (Added Mar 13, 2026)

On March 13, 2026, USA Pickleball listed Project Halo by Vetra on its Approved Paddle List. The dated listing matters because Project Halo now has a sanctioned-play compliance entry in the official equipment database.

Brand: Vetra
Model: Project Halo
Added: 03/13/2026

Links: USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List

Major League Pickleball logs three-team Trade Window #2 move (Updated Mar 14, 2026)

On March 14, 2026, Major League Pickleball updated Trade Window #2 with a three-team deal involving Columbus, Miami, and Carolina. The official log matters because it changes three Premier rosters before the league’s May 22-25 opener in Dallas.

Columbus receives Alix Truong
Miami receives Isabella Dunlap and cash
Carolina receives Alli Phillips and cash

Links: Major League Pickleball

Veolia Texas Open posts Sunday championship and bronze windows (Event Mar 15, 2026)

On March 15, 2026, Veolia Texas Open listed Championship Sunday and bronze-match broadcast windows on its official tournament page. The schedule matters because viewers now have fixed same-day coverage blocks for the McKinney finals session.

Championships: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM ET
Bronze: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM ET
Venue: 3253 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070

Links: PPA Tour

SPORTIME Pickleball announces Armonk grand opening (Announced Mar 13, 2026)

On March 13, 2026, SPORTIME Pickleball announced the March 15 grand opening of its dedicated Armonk indoor club. The opening matters because the new site raises SPORTIME’s Westchester footprint to 27 dedicated pickleball courts.

Location: 112 Business Park Drive
Facility size: 11 courts
Grand opening scheduled for Sunday, March 15

Links: SPORTIME Pickleball

Pickleball America Winter Classic opens with 127 players (Event Mar 14, 2026)

On March 14, 2026, Pickleball America Winter Classic was listed as running through March 15 in Stamford. The live event matters because it confirms an active indoor amateur tournament window with 127 registered players.

Register Now – 127 players
Event dates: Mar 14-15, 2026
Registration ended: Mar 11, 2026 11:50 PM EST

Links: PickleballTournaments.com

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

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