What is the US Open Pickleball Championships?
The US Open Pickleball Championships is the sport's signature open event — a week each April at East Naples Community Park in Naples, Florida, where 3,500+ players from touring professionals to amateurs of every age compete side by side. The 2026 edition marked its tenth anniversary with the event's largest-ever purse.[1] [2]
How does it work?
Draws run by age bracket and skill rating alongside the professional divisions — entry is open, which is precisely its character: the sport's Woodstock, staged on dozens of courts with a championship stadium at its heart, in partnership with USA Pickleball sanctioning.[2] [3]
Why does it matter?
It is the sport's most famous single event and Florida's pickleball showcase — a US Open title, in any division, is among the game's recognized honors, and the pro draws gather the full touring elite.[1] [2]
References
- US Open Pickleball Championships — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- Naples Daily News — 2026 US Open Pickleball Championships under way in East Naples. Accessed August 2026.
- USA Pickleball — US Open Pickleball Championships. Accessed August 2026.