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The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has unveiled its complete 2026 event schedule, marking the organization’s eighth full season of elite pickleball competition. The comprehensive calendar features 13 nationally televised APP Tour events, expanded APP Next tournaments, and an exciting international component. APP Tour 2026: 12 Stops, National Coverage The flagship APP Tour will visit 12 cities across the United States, with every event receiving national broadcast coverage on CBS Sports and ESPN, alongside extensive livestreaming options.

Major League Pickleball’s 2026 season is taking shape as teams prepare for the highly anticipated MLP Draft, which took place on Friday, February 27th. The draft represents a critical moment for all 20 MLP teams as they look to fill out their rosters with top talent. Draft Format and Rules The 2026 MLP Draft follows a dynamic bidding structure that adds strategic depth to the team-building process: First Round: 28 draft slots (16 women, 12 men) to get all teams to at least four rostered players Second Round: 38 additional picks to allow teams to reach six total rostered players Minimum Bids: $10,000 for first round slots, $1,000 for second round slots Dynamic Bidding: Teams can see what other teams are bidding and adjust their strategy in real-time Slot-Based System: Teams bid on draft slots, not specific players - once they win a slot, they choose their player The money from winning bids goes back to the league, as the UPA (United Pickleball Association) pays player salaries directly.

The streak is over. No. 3 seeds Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin accomplished what many thought impossible—defeating the dominant pairing of Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns in convincing fashion at the Carvana Mesa Cup Presented by Cal-AM. The Upset Bright and Patriquin stunned the No. 1 seeds with a clean 11-8, 11-9, 11-3 sweep in the mixed doubles final, marking one of the most decisive victories ever over the Waters/Johns powerhouse.