A Carvana PPA Tour Slam
Veolia Pickleball
National Championships
Presented to the Cary Chamber Sports Alliance · June 25, 2026 |
Bryce Morgan, President, PPA Tour
Veolia Pickleball
The State of the Sport
The fastest-growing
sport in America.
36M+
Americans playing pickleball (SFIA)
#1
Fastest-growing sport, years running
Pickleball has gone from a backyard pastime to a national professional sport, with sold-out arenas, prime-time television, and a fan base that crosses every generation.
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Who We Are
The premier league of pro pickleball.
25+
Tour stops across the country each season
$5M+
In annual prize money for the world's best players
150K+
Fans in the stands across the season
1.2M+
Followers across PPA Tour channels
Broadcast on FOX, FS1, and Tennis Channel. Streamed live on PickleballTV.
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The Event
The national
championship of
the sport.
Nationals is the crown jewel of the PPA season. The title every professional chases, and the event amateurs travel across the country to play.
One week. The best players in the world, plus thousands of competitors of every age and skill level, from juniors to seniors.
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Where & When
Seven days.
One destination: Cary.
Aug 31 – Sep 6, 2026. A full week of competition over the Labor Day stretch.
Cary Tennis Park. A world-class venue built for championship play.
Pro and amateur draws. All ages and skill levels, side by side.
Championship stadium. Reserved seating, 360° LED, national broadcast.
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The Experience
More than a tournament. A week-long festival.
On-Court & Fan Experiences
Play With the Pros, King of the Court, free youth clinics, and pro clinics with stars like Tyson McGuffin.
Glow-in-the-dark night play, courtside karaoke, autograph sessions, live music, and local food all week.
Theme Nights With the Community
Canes Night with the Carolina Hurricanes.
NC Courage Night with the NWSL.
NC State Wolfpack Night.
Crossovers that bring local teams and hometown fans into championship week.
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The Opportunity
What this brings to the Town of Cary.
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A full week of visitors
Seven days of competition draws players and families who book multi-night stays, dine, and shop across Cary and Greater Raleigh.
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A national audience
Hours of TV and streaming coverage put Cary Tennis Park and the Town of Cary in front of fans nationwide.
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A community celebration
Crossovers with the Hurricanes, NC Courage, and NC State tie the event directly into the local sports scene.
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A destination on the map
Hosting Nationals positions Cary as a premier home for championship pickleball for years to come.
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Get Involved
Be part of championship week.
Watch & Attend
Tickets and packages for every day of the week.
Play
Amateur registration is open to all ages and skill levels.
Partner
Sponsorship, hospitality, and local activation opportunities.
Volunteer
Ways for the Cary community to be part of the event.
Everything lives at pbnationals.com
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Thank you, Cary.
We can't wait to bring the national championship of pickleball to your community this August. Let's make it a signature event for the Town of Cary.
Bryce Morgan, President, PPA Tour | pbnationals.com