Mark your calendars – the world's first and world’s best pickleball tour is bringing Fort Lauderdale’s premier pickleball event of the year back to town.  

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour will return to the Sunshine State for a world-class celebration of pickleball, the 2026 APP Tour Championships, with tickets on sale plus amateur and pro player registration now officially open via TheAPP.global/FortLauderdale.  

The APP Tour is set to conclude an epic 2026 season with 2026 APP Tour Championships, taking place Dec. 3-6 at the largest and most remarkable venue in all of pickleball, The Fort, which also serves as the APP’s global headquarters. Beyond a pickleball competition, the event will have something for everyone, with chances for spectators and participants to test their skills, food and drink, official merchandise, giveaways, and a Championship Court to showcase the world’s top pickleball players competing for gold medals and cash prizes in front of a national television audience.

Competition at the 2026 APP Tour Championships will be open to all pickleball skill levels from 3.0 to pro, across a wide range of age brackets. Players are encouraged to sign up quickly to secure their spots with registration now open through late November.

“We’re counting down the days for the return of APP Tour pickleball to The Fort, one of the best facilities in the world, and our home base for nearly two years,” said APP Tour Founder Ken Herrmann. “There’s no question that Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are go-to destinations for the entire sport of pickleball, and a visit to The Fort should be on everyone’s bucket list. We’re excited to close out our 2026 season in epic fashion.”

Whether you’re a first-time pickleball player, a hardcore competitor, or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, all are welcome at the APP Tour. Just bring your paddle!