The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has unveiled the 2026 schedule for its AARP Champions and AARP Masters Divisions, the premier pickleball circuit for professionals ages 50 and older. The 2026 event calendar will take place across all ten APP Tour stops and includes the return of its headline event, the AARP Open, taking place March 26-29 in Seattle.  

The APP recently announced its nationally televised APP Tour event calendar for 2026, which focuses on larger events, each featuring expanded prize purses, enhanced fan experiences, and more linear TV broadcast hours throughout the year, continuing to reinforce the APP’s reputation as the most credible name in pickleball. The AARP Champions and AARP Masters Division competition will be an integral part of these events. The 2026 AARP Open will celebrate Champions and Masters play while welcoming all players from the 3.0 level to the pros, showcasing intergenerational talents to a global audience.  

“Pickleball is an inclusive sport for everyone regardless of age, and the AARP Champions and AARP Masters Divisions are a true testament to that,” said APP Founder Ken Herrmann. “Their passion and energy will be on full display and serve as a reminder of what the APP is all about. We are especially proud to join forces once again with our great partners at AARP to host these elite seasoned professionals for another remarkable season.”

“Pickleball is truly a sport for life—it keeps people active, competitive, and connected,” said Barbara Shipley, Senior Vice President, Brand Integration at AARP. “We’re proud to celebrate the inspiring athletes competing in the AARP Champions and AARP Masters Divisions across the APP Tour. It’s especially meaningful to bring the AARP Open to Seattle, in the state where pickleball began—welcoming players of all ages into the game.”

2026 AARP Champions Division and AARP Masters Division Schedules

Dates and Tournaments

Mar. 26-29: AARP Open - Seattle

Apr. 30-May 3: APP Sacramento Open  

June 11-14: APP Vlasic Classic - Cincinnati

Aug. 6-9: APP Chicago Open benefitting Shriners Children’s

Aug. 20-23: APP Detroit Open

Sept. 17-20: APP Overland Park Open^

Oct. 1-4: APP Columbus Open presented by The James^

Oct. 15-18: Humana APP Louisville Open

Nov. 12-15: APP Arizona Open

Dec. 3-6: APP Tour Championships

^ AARP Champions Division only
* All dates and locations subject to change

Player registration for the AARP Champions and AARP Masters Divisions will be available via TheAPP.global in the coming weeks. The pickleball community can stay in the know on the latest APP updates by following the APP’s Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedInchannels.

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