The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has announced the 2025 event calendar for its AARP Champions and AARP Masters Divisions, for APP Tour professionals ages 50 and older. The 2025 event calendar includes the AARP Open, held at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from October 8-12. This is an excellent opportunity to play at what is being touted by many as the world's best pickleball facility. The AARP Open celebrates Champions and Masters play while welcoming all players from the 3.0 level to the pros.

The APP announced its 2025 televised APP Tour event calendar in October—consisting of 14 nationally broadcast tournaments across the country—and the AARP Champions (50+) and Masters (60+) Divisions will participate in the majority of these events throughout the year. The schedule includes four APP Tour Major tournaments—featuring enhanced prize money and player draws—with two in Fort Lauderdale, New York City and Southern California.

“The AARP Champions Division and the AARP Masters Division are a big part of what makes the APP so special, and we’re grateful for our partners at AARP to bring elite competitive tours for an incredible group of players,” said APP Founder Ken Herrmann. “These seasoned pros bring a wealth of experience, passion and energy to the court, and remind us that pickleball is a sport for all players, no matter your age, and another exciting season awaits."  

"Pickleball is a lifelong sport that encourages people of all ages to play, connect with others and make new friends,” noted Barbara Shipley, SVP of Brand Integration at AARP. “We are proud to continue our work with APP by shining a light on the amazing players 50 and older who compete in the AARP Champions and AARP Masters Divisions, inspiring us all to be more active and connect with others.”  

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2025 AARP Champions Division and AARP Masters Division Schedules

Jan. 15 - 19: Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open

Feb. 5 - 9: APP Vlasic Classic – Daytona Beach

Feb. 26 - Mar. 2: APP Sacramento Open

Apr. 2 - 6: APP Fort Lauderdale Open (Major)

May 6 – 11: APP Vlasic Classic – Cincinnati^

May 20 - 25: Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open (Major)

July 2 - 6: Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open (Major)

Aug. 13 – 17: APP Great Lakes Open^

Aug. 27 - 31: APP Chicago Open

Oct. 8 - 12: AARP Open

Nov. 5 - 9: APP Mesa Open

Dec. 10 - 14: APP Tour Championships (Major) 

^ AARP Champions Division only

* All dates and locations subject to change

Player registration for the AARP Champions Division and AARP Masters Division will be available via theapp.global in the coming weeks.

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