Desert landscapes, towering saguaros and wide-open skies make Arizona a memorable stop on any road trip. For the APP Tour, a return to Mesa means something more: another opportunity to bring the pickleball community together as the 2026 season approaches its finish.

The 2026 APP Arizona Open takes over Arizona Athletic Grounds on Nov. 12–15, bringing four days of competition to the heart of the Sonoran Desert. The sport’s elite professionals, amateurs of all ages and skill levels, the AARP Champions (50+) and Masters (60+) Divisions and the Humana Cup competition will all take the courts to battle for gold leading up to national TV broadcasts on ESPN2 and CBS Sports Network.

On Saturday, Nov. 14 on Championship Court, the APP will celebrate the five members of the Pickleball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 whose competitive achievements, leadership and lasting contributions have helped shape the sport and inspire its next generation. Among the inductees is Marsha Freso, a longtime USA Pickleball-certified referee – one of the first 10 in its history – who has been supporting the APP since day one. Other inductees include Matt Wright, Lucy Kovalova and Dave Weinbach as competitors, and Linda Laymon. More information on the Pickleball Hall of Fame is available at PickleballHallofFame.global.

The scenery can wait – APP Tour pickleball is taking center stage in the desert. Here are the top storylines heading into the 2026 APP Arizona Open.

LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN

Jack Munro and Richard Livornese, Jr. did it again, bringing home their seventh consecutive men's pro doubles title of the season after defeating Zack Marceau and Aidan Schenk in Louisville. Munro and Livornese, Jr. are one and two respectively among men's pros for gold medals, with Munro claiming 10 and Livornese, Jr. totaling eight thus far in 2026.  

For the second-straight event, Munro also earned gold in mixed pro doubles, this time pairing with Roos Van Reek. His 12 total medals and 10 golds lead all APP Tour pros in 2026.

DOMI-NATION

Domenika Turkovic was all over the podium in Louisville, medaling in all three events. The Croatia native won her second women's pro singles gold medal in a row, defeating Kat Stewart in the final, and took home silver medals in women's pro doubles alongside Glauka Carvajal-Lane and in mixed doubles with Jay Devilliers.

RONAN EMPIRE

Ronan Camron secured his second men's pro singles title of the season, defeating Dusty Boyer in their third Championship Sunday matchup against each other in eight events. Camron has nine total medals in 2026 and remains the No. 1-ranked men's singles pro in the APP Tour U.S. Rankings.

FUDGE ON TOP

APP Tour all-time career medals leader Megan Fudge is once again on history watch heading into Arizona. Fudge tied Simone Jardim's record for the most career women's pro gold medals in APP Tour history (33) in Overland Park, and now looks to take the top spot. Will we witness history in Mesa?

HOORAY FOR JAY

International star Jay Devilliers earned two medals in Louisville, securing silver in mixed pro doubles with Domi Turkovic and bronze in men's pro doubles with Tanner Tomassi. The Frenchman has brought home three total medals in his past two events.

TEAM BOBKAT SHINES

Bobbi Oshiro and Katerina Stewart made a statement in Louisville, paring up for their first APP Tour women's pro doubles golds as a duo. Oshiro and Stewart also brought home one bronze medal each, with Oshiro doing so in women's singles and Stewart teaming with Richard Livornese, Jr. for a third place finish in mixed doubles.

KEEP ON GRINDING

Zack Marceau and Aidan Schenk made their first Championship Sunday appearance as a men's doubles duo in Louisville, walking away with silver.  

On the women's doubles side, Glauka Carvajal-Lane has earned silver in three straight tournaments - the past two with Domi Turkovic and another with Amber Policare. These players all have their eyes on gold!

ROOS-Y OUTLOOK

Roos Van Reek won her second APP Tour gold medal of the season in Louisville, teaming up with Jack Munro for mixed doubles gold. The Netherlands native returns to action in Mesa, running it back with Munro and pairing up with Vivian Glozman in women's doubles.

SEE YOU ON THE PODIUM

Shelby Bates and Christine Maddox teamed up and medaled once again, earning women's doubles bronze in Louisville. That hardware marked four straight events they've reached the podium together.

DON’T MISS THE ACTION

Live coverage from Mesa begins on Friday, Nov. 13 starting at 2 pm ET, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 15 with coverage on both Championship Court and Chex Mix Players Court. Director of APP Selkirk Collegiate Series Dominic Catalano and APP U.S. National Team head coach Chad Edwards, plus national sports broadcasters Dorian Craft and Sam Brief will be on the call, with all action airing on ESPN Plus and APPTV on YouTube.  

Fans can stay posted on all the action on TheAPP.global and by following the APP’s social media pages: @OfficialAPPTour on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads and APP Tour on Facebook.

Venue:

Arizona Athletic Grounds

6321 S Ellsworth Rd.

Mesa, AZ 85212

Broadcast Info (all times Eastern):
CHAMPIONSHIP COURT

Friday, 11/13 | 2 – 8 pm ET | APPTV on YouTube  

Saturday, 11/14 | 12:30 – 7 pm ET | ESPN+  

Sunday, 11/15 | 12 – 6 pm ET | ESPN+ +

CHEX MIX PLAYERS COURT

Saturday, 11/14 | 10 am – 3 pm ET | APPTV on YouTube  

Sunday, 11/15 | 10 am – 2 pm ET | APPTV on YouTube

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Full tournament schedule and results are available via Pickleball Den.