PPA Newport Beach Open 2026

The PPA Newport Beach Open is one of the marquee stops on the 2026 Professional Pickleball Association tour, drawing over 1,300 players to Orange County for a full week of competition. The event features both professional and amateur brackets, giving recreational players the rare opportunity to compete at the same venue where the sport's top athletes battle for ranking points and prize money. Whether you are a 3.0 looking for your first tournament experience or a 5.0 chasing PPA ranking points, there is a bracket for you.

The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach is a premier facility with dedicated pickleball courts and excellent spectator viewing areas. The coastal location means mild March weather, though mornings can be cool -- bring layers for early matches. The venue offers on-site food and drinks, and the surrounding Newport Beach area has no shortage of restaurants and hotels within a short drive.

Amateur entry runs $85, which is standard for PPA Tour events. Expect a well-organized tournament with professional referees, live streaming of championship courts, and a vendor village with paddle demos and gear deals. If you have never attended a PPA event, the atmosphere is electric -- watching pros play between your own matches is one of the best parts. Arrive early on your competition day to warm up and scout your bracket. The PPA app will have real-time bracket updates and court assignments.