March 8, 2026.

MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (10) Tina Pisnik and Eric Oncins, 11-4, 11-2, 12-10.

• Waters and Johns have never failed to win Mixed Doubles gold together in consecutive tournaments. That covers 66 tournaments since they joined forces at Desert Ridge in January 2022.
• Waters and Johns’s 60^th title together and eleventh this season.
• Waters and Johns had fewer Dinks into the net or wide, 10-2.
• Longest rally: 42 shots.

MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio def. (2) Christian Alshon and Hayden Patriquin, 11-6, 11-2, 3-11, 11-8.

• Johns and Tardio’s 13th title together and eleventh this season.
• Johns and Tardio had fewer Return errors, 7-2.
• Longest rally: 35 shots.

WOMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters def. (3) Rachel Rohrabacher and Parris Todd, 11-4, 11-5, 11-3.

• Bright and Waters’ 19th title together and eleventh this season.
• Bright is now third all-time with 33 overall career Women’s titles.
• Bright and Waters had more Clean Winners, 21-9.
• Bright and Waters had fewer Volleys into the net, 20-10.
• Bright and Waters allowed only 32 points in 11 games in this tournament.
• Longest rally: 53 shots.

MEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (1) Hunter Johnson def. (2) Federico Staksrud, 12-10, 11-9.

• Johnson’s eighth career title and third this season.
• Staksrud had six Return errors, including Match Point.
• Longest rally: 12 shots.

WOMEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters def. (5) Lea Jansen, 11-2, 11-1.

• Waters 60^th career title and ninth this season.
• Waters is 15-1 lifetime in finals against Lea Jansen. Her one win was in June 2021.
• Waters has won the last 22 tournaments that she has entered, dating back to her loss to Salome Devidze in Dallas, May 30, 2024.
• Waters had fewer Baseline Drive Errors, 12-3.
• Longest rally: 12 shots.

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• BACK2BACK: Which players can recover quickly coming directly from Newport Beach?
• NO WAY: Will Noe Khlif and the other Dallas-based pros make a run in their “backyard”?
• NO TWINS: Neither the Kawamoto sisters or the Johnson brothers will be playing in this tournament.
• GO FLY A KITE: What impact will the weather have as there were some very windy days at the ‘25 event.
• OPEN ARMS: Journey to gold will yield 1,000 points to the winners.

VENUE/TOURNEY/TV:

• Event #6 in 20226 features a progressive draw, 1 round per bracket per day at the Courts of McKinney (Year #2 for this venue)
• Over 1,100 pro and amateur players are competing.
• Coverage on PickleballTV begins on Thursday with the round of 16 (starting at 11am Eastern each day).

WOMEN’S SINGLES:

• Defending medalists:Anna Leigh Waters, Kate Fahey, Lea Jansen
• Anna Leigh Waters (1) and Kate Fahey (2) are the top seeds.
• Potential R32 “Dallas” matchup: Judit Castillo (9) vs. Samantha Parker (23)
• Potential quarterfinal matchup: Fahey (2) vs. Catherine Parenteau (6) – CP is back in all 3 events.
• WATCH OUT FOR: Anna Leigh Waters (1) – her remarkable 640+ day unbeaten streak continues.

MEN’S SINGLES:

• Defending medalists: Christian Alshon, Federico Staksrud, Jaume Martinez Vich
• Federico Staksrud is the top seed and Chris Haworth, the 2.
• OG R64 matchup: Tyson McGuffin (32) vs. Zane Navratil (36)
• Potential R16 matchup: Gabe Joseph (5) vs. Dylan Frazier (9)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Chris Haworth (2) – with Hunter Johnson out of the draw, this is Haworth’s highest seed yet as the two.

MIXED DOUBLES:

• Defending medalists: Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns, Jorja/JW Johnson, Anna Bright/Hayden Patriquin
• Waters/Johns are the top seed, the Johnson siblings are the 2.
• R64 matchup: Kaitlyn Christian/Jaume Martinez Vich (18) vs. the teenagers Cailyn Campbell and Tama Shimabukruo (41)
• Potential R32 matchup: Rohrabacher/Bar (10) vs. Klinger/Ingram (19)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Jessie Irvine and Christian Alshon (4) pair up again, last played together in March of 2024.

WOMEN’S DOUBLES:

• Defending medalists: Hurricane Tyra Black/Parris Todd, Etta Tuionetoa/Callie Smith, Rachel Rohrabacher/Anna Bright
• Waters and Bright are the (1) seed, Jorja Johnson and Tyra Black are the second seed.
• Potential Quarterfinal: Todd/Truong (4) vs. Fahey/Buckner (8)
• Potential Quarterfinal matchup: Rohrabacher/Parenteau (3) vs. Jansen/Smith (7)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Black and Johnson – will the Dallas Flash Mob be sad or still cheer vociferously for “their” MVP in Jorja Johnson (now a member of the New Jersey 5s in Major League Pickleball).

MEN’S DOUBLES:

• Defending medalists: Ben Johns/Gabe Tardio, Christian Alshon/Federico Staksrud, Pablo Tellez/Hayden Patriquin
• Top seed is Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio, the 2 seed is Christian Alshon/Hayden Patriquin.
• Potential R16: Bar/Wright (6) vs. Hovenier/Khlif (10)
• Potential R16: Martinez Vich/Devilliers (7) vs. Garnett/Ge (9)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Eric Oncincs and Dylan Frazier (5) – will the big 4 teams become a BIG 5 with this team in the mix as well for medals?

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As players gear up for intense battles on the court, we invite you to join in the thrill and share your result predictions on social media. To tune into all the action, see the full broadcast schedule and visit Pickleball TV to watch live. Tournament results, updates, and pickleball news are made in real time via the PPA Tour Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, so follow us there to stay in the loop!

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The Carvana PPA Tour, established in 2019, has rapidly grown into the premier professional pickleball circuit, hosting tournaments at the finest pickleball facilities globally. The partnership reflects the shared commitment between the Carvana PPA Tour and JOMA Sport to meet the rapidly increasing demand for technologically advanced pickleball gear. 

“We couldn’t be happier to partner with JOMA Sport as our Official Footwear Partner,” says Connor Pardoe, Founder & CEO of the Carvana PPA Tour. “The Carvana PPA Tour is the pinnacle of pro pickleball and JOMA Sport’s commitment is further testament to the strength and staying power of pickleball on the global sports stage.”

“At Joma, we continue working to offer the best product with constant technological evolution and a daily commitment to providing the best to those who give their all in their sport,” said Marina López, managing director of Joma Sport S.A. “That’s why we are delighted to collaborate with PPA and are excited to support them providing the official footwear. This collaboration represents a fundamental step for Joma Sport in pickleball, and we are honoured to be the event’s official partner. A commitment to excellence and an ambition to offer the best are fundamental characteristics of Joma’s philosophy, which we share with PPA.”

With a shared desire to foundationally build the sport of pickleball on a global stage, the Carvana PPA Tour and JOMA Sport are meeting the needs of professionals and amateur players alike in providing high-quality footwear for high-quality competition. 

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As players gear up for intense battles on the court, we invite you to join in the thrill and share your result predictions on social media. To tune into all the action, see the full broadcast schedule and visit Pickleball TV to watch live. Tournament results, updates, and pickleball news are made in real time via the PPA Tour Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, so follow us there to stay in the loop!

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• BROOMS: Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin swept Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters in the mixed final in Mesa – is this a one off or a sign of things to come? NOTE: on opposite sides of the draw in Newport. 
• 643: Number of days since Waters lost a singles match.  
• FEEL A DRAFT? What impact will the Major League Pickleball draft have on players?
• OUT: Catherine Parenteau is not in the tournament and Ben Johns is just playing doubles events.  
• OPEN IT UP: 1,000 points to the winners. 

VENUE/TOURNEY/TV:

• Event #5 in 20226 features a progressive draw, 1 round per bracket per day at the Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. The PPA was last in Newport in April of 2023 for a doubles only event.  
• Over 1,300 pro and amateur players are competing. 
• Coverage on PickleballTV begins on Thursday with the round of 16 (starting at 1pm Eastern each day).
• No defending medalists. 

WOMEN’S SINGLES:

• Anna Leigh Waters (1) and Kate Fahey (2) are the top seeds. 
• Genie Bouchard is not in the tournament – she’s off to a strong start in singles in ‘26, including a win over Fahey.
• Can Mari Humberg (21) follow up her QF run in Mesa which included a win over Kaitlin Christian?
• Potential R16 matchup: Lea Jansen (5) vs. Kiora Kunimoto (10)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Waters – is destroying everything in her path in singles, winning gold 11-3, 11-1 in Mesa over the 2 seed Fahey. 

MEN’S SINGLES:

• Hunter Johnson is the top seed and Federico Staksrud (2). 
• Mesa Cinderella story Matthew Barlow (made the semis) is not in the draw. 
• Can’t miss R64 matchup: JW Johnson (26) vs. Tyson McGuffin (36) 
• Potential R32: Noe Khlif (11) vs. Eric Oncins (20)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Chris Haworth (3) – stopped Ben Johns’ run in the final in Mesa and has earned his highest seed yet on the PPA tour – the 3. 

MIXED DOUBLES:

• Waters/Johns are the top seed, the Johnson siblings are the 2. 
• Wow, what a new team: Alix Truong/Christian Alshon (4)
• Wow, what a new team, part 2: Hurricane Tyra Black/Noe Khlif (6) 
• Wow, what a new team, part 3: Rachel Rohrabacher/Gabe Tardio (7) 
• WATCH OUT FOR: Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin (3) – cannot have more confidence after the gold medal win in Mesa. 

WOMEN’S DOUBLES:

• Waters and Bright are the (1) seed, Jorja Johnson and Tyra Black are the second seed.
• Wow, what a “new” team: Parris Todd and Rachel Rohrabacher (3) play together for the 2nd time. 
• Judit Castillo and Genie Erokhina (14) are paired again after a sensational semi-final run in Mesa – could have a R16 matchup with Todd/Rohrabacher. 
• WATCH OUT FOR: Black and Johnson – as the two seed (and potentially re-united MLP teammates post draft?) will they make another final and push (or beat) Waters/Bright? 

MEN’S DOUBLES:

• Top seed is Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio, the 2 seed is Christian Alshon/Hayden Patriquin. 
• Potential R16: Ge/Garnett (8) vs. Sock/Tellez (10)
• Potential R16: Martinez Vich/Devilliers (6) vs. Khlif/Koller (9)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Johns and Tardio (1) – they are the men’s doubles standard until knocked from their throne (and more than once). Boast a 71-4 overall record. 

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DALLAS, (Feb. 24, 2026) –  The Carvana PPA Tour today announces the full 2026-2027 season schedule, which includes the return of iconic events such as the Pickleball World Championships in Dallas, Texas, and the PPA Finals in San Clemente, California, along with highly-anticipated tournaments in Kuala Lumpur, Brisbane and Hong Kong. Kicking off August 31st with the Veolia Pickleball National Championships (in a soon-to-be announced, pickleball-obsessed location), the season of PPA Tour events worth 1000+ ranking points will span coast to coast with 20 tournaments played in prominent locations such as Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas and many more. 

The 2026-2027 global season on the PPA Tour begins as soon as the 2026 PPA Finals conclude, with opportunities for pros and aspiring pros to earn experience and valuable ranking points in international events and PPA Challenger events. The season also welcomes the introduction of PPA Canada and PPA Italy, who will be hosting PPA 125 and 250 events in Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Portoroz (Slovenia), Brescia and more to be announced. The growth and success of professional pickleball continues in Asia and Australia, as well – the PPA Asia season will feature the most ranking points up for grabs for pros in its history, and PPA Australia will host a record-setting Australian Pickleball Open with a $500,000 prize pool. All points earned at any tournament under the PPA umbrella count towards a unified global ranking. 

View the most complete and up-to-date schedule at PPATour.com.

“The Carvana PPA Tour has seen incredible growth since our founding in 2019, and this streamlined season is further evidence of the arrival of pickleball on the professional sports stage,” said Connor Pardoe, Founder & CEO of the Carvana PPA Tour. “The 2026-2027 season will provide unbelievable excitement as we continue to build on the legacy and prestige of mainstay tournaments such as the Pickleball World Championships and the PPA Finals, while adding incredible new U.S. tour stops in Chicago and Malibu, plus running our most robust international schedule yet with more than 25 international events across PPA Asia, Australia, Canada and Italy. There is opportunity for every pro and aspiring pro to compete and earn their way onto the biggest stage of pro pickleball.”

The Carvana PPA Tour has experienced exceptional growth since its inception, seeing historic crowds and record-breaking television broadcast windows. The recent live CBS broadcast of the Carvana PPA Masters became the most-viewed pickleball event of any kind on any network, with its audience peaking at over 1 million viewers. The 2026 Carvana Mesa Cup, which concluded this past weekend, also broke ticketing records – becoming the highest-grossing PPA event outside of Worlds. These moments highlight the continued and consistent growth of the sport, proving the legitimacy and sustainability of professional pickleball as a mainstream sports product.

Complimenting the exceptional growth of the Carvana PPA Tour, the professional game is digging into its grassroots to find and promote the best young talent in the country via the PPA Challenger Series, a pipeline to the pinnacle of professional pickleball. The most comprehensive season yet on the PPA Challenger Series, which seeks to nurture emerging pro talent, is shaping up across the U.S., with an anticipated 20 tournaments worth valuable PPA ranking points and experience. 

Between a broadened PPA Challenger Series, a refreshed Carvana PPA Tour schedule, and even more exciting international tournaments, the health of professional pickleball has never been stronger. The 2026-2027 PPA calendar takes significant steps forward in the evolution of pickleball as a professional sport, bringing the sport’s best players and tournaments to new markets across the globe. 

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MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (2) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin def.  (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns,  11-8, 11-9, 11-3.

• First title for Bright and Patriquin as a team.
• Bright has five career Mixed Doubles titles, all with different partners.
• Bright has been part of four teams to beat Waters and Johns. 
• Waters and Johns had won their last eleven tournaments together.
• Bright and Patriquin had more Clean Winners, 18-3.
• Bright had no errors on Serves/Returns/Thirds.
• Longest rally: 38 shots.

MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio def. (2) Christian Alshon and Hayden Patriquin, 8-11, 11-6, 11-8, 13-11.

• Tenth title this season for Johns and Tardio.
• Johns and Tardio had more Clean Winners, 27-19.
• Tardio had no Dinks into the net or wide.
• Johns and Tardio won Game Four after trailing 7-0-2.
• Longest rally: 59 shots.

WOMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters def. (2) Tyra Black and Jorja Johnson, 11-1, 13-11, 11-7.

• Waters’ 60th Women’s Doubles title.
• Bright and Waters had more Clean Winners, 14-8.
• Bright and Waters had fewer errors on Dinks, Serves, Returns and Thirds, 9-3.
• Black hit 46 Third Shots; Johnson hit 7.
• Longest rally: 43 shots.

MEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (4) Chris Haworth def. (10) Ben Johns, 11-6, 11-6.

• Haworth’s fifth career PPA title.
• Johns had won 12 straight finals appearances, dating back to Sept. 2023 (Cincy).
• Haworth had more Clean Winners, 15-5.
• Johns had five Return errors.
• Longest rally: 18 shots.

WOMEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters def. (2) Kate Fahey, 11-3, 11-1.

• Waters’ 59th career Singles title, and eighth this season.
• Waters is now 13-0 all-time against Fahey.
• Waters has won at Mesa five straight years.
• Waters is 48-0 in Finals since losing in June 2022 (Todd, Orange County).
• Waters had more Clean Winners (10-3), and had no errors on Serves or Returns.
• Longest rally: 13 shots.

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February 15, 2026.

MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-7, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10, 11-5.

• Waters and Johns’ 59th career title together and tenth this season.
• Waters and Johns averted a Match Point in Game Four at 10-9-2. 
• Waters and Johns had more Clean Winners, 28-22.
• Johns had a match-high 20 Clean Winners.
• Waters and Johns had fewer Dinks Into the Net or Wide, 9-6, and fewer Serve/Return/Thirds Errors, 10-8.
• Longest rally: 34 shots.

MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio def. (4) JW Johnson and CJ Klinger, 11-9, 11-3, 11-7.

• Johns and Tardio’s eleventh career title together and ninth this season.
• Tardio’s 20^th overall career title. 
• Johns and Tardio had more Clean Winners, 14-13.
• Johns and Tardio had fewer Serve/Return/Thirds Errors, 10-6.
• Longest rally: 51 shots.

WOMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters def. (4) Jade Kawamoto and Jackie Kawamoto, 11-9, 11-5, 11-2.

• Bright and Waters’s 17th title together and ninth this season.
• Bright joins Catherine Parenteau as the only Tour players with 30-or-more Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals.
• Bright and Waters had more Clean Winners, 11-7.
• Bright and Waters had fewer Dinks Into the Net or Wide, 9-3.
• Longest rally: 55 shots.

MEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (2) Federico Staksrud def. (1) Hunter Johnson, 11-9, 11-7.

• 18th career title for Staksrud and fourth this season.
• Staksrud had more Clean Winners, 13-9.
• Staksrud had fewer Baseline Drive Errors, 11-5.
• Staksrud trailed in Game Two, 4-0. 
• Longest rally: 13 shots.

WOMEN’S SINGLES FINAL:  (2) Kaitlyn Christian def. (7) Genie Bouchard, 13-15, 11-6, 11-2.

• Fourth career title for Christian.
• Third career silver medal for Bouchard.
• Christian had more Clean Winners, 19-10.
• Christian had fewer Serve & Return Errors, 17-12.
• Longest rally: 10 shots.

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• BACK TO THE START: PPA Tour started in Mesa, AZ in February of 2020 (at a different venue).
• HE’S BAAAAAACK, PART 1: Ben Johns is playing singles for the first time in 2026.
• HE’S BAAAAAACK, PART 2: Jack Sock returns in all 3 disciplines from injury.
• SHE’S BAAAAAACK: Anna Leigh Waters is in the singles draw after sitting out the last 2 events.
• OUR CUP RUNNETH OVER: 1,500 points to the winners (one of only 4 Cups).

VENUE/TOURNEY/TV:

• Event #4 in 20226 features a progressive draw, 1 round per bracket per day at the Arizona Athletic Grounds.
• Over 1,600 players are competing.
• Coverage on PickleballTV begins on Tuesday with the round of 64 (starting at 12pm Eastern each day).
• FS1 windows from 6-8pm Eastern Thursday and Friday and a Tennis Channel window 12-4 EST on Sunday.

WOMEN’S SINGLES:

• Defending Medalists: Anna Leigh Waters, Brooke Buckner, Kate Fahey
• Anna Leigh Waters (1) and Kate Fahey (2) are the top seeds.
• Potential R16: Catherine Parenteau (6) vs. Jorja Johnson (12)
• Potential QF: Brooke Buckner (4) vs. Lea Jansen (5)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Genie Bouchard (8) – huge run in Cape Coral, can she build on it in AZ?

MEN’S SINGLES:

• Defending Medalists: Ben Johns, Hunter Johnson, Federico Staksrud
• Hunter Johnson is the top seed and Federico Staksrud (2).
• Potential R32: Chris Haworth (4), returning from the flu vs. JW Johnson (28)
• Potential R32: Jack Sock (7) vs. Donald Young (29)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Ben Johns (10), is the defending champion and will be motivated as he makes his 2026 singles debut.
• BONUS NOTE: To win the tournament, this is the potential path for Ben Johns: R32 Freeman, R16 Garnett, QF Staksrud, SF Alshon, Finals Hunter Johnson.

MIXED DOUBLES:

• Defending Medalists: Jorja and JW Johnson, Bright/Bar, Waters/Johns
• Waters/Johns are the top seed, the Johnson siblings are the 2.
• Potential R16: Rohrabacher/Alshon (5) vs. Todd/Bar (10)
• Potential R16: Fahey/Staksrud (7) vs. Pisnik/Khlif (9)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Andrei Daescu (4) and Hurricane Tyra Black – first time partners are a serious medal threat.

WOMEN’S DOUBLES:

• Defending Medalists: Parenteau/Waters, Bright/Rohrabacher, Jorja Johnson/Viv Glozman
• Waters and Bright are the (1) seed, Jorja Johnson and Tyra Black are the second seed
• Potential QF: Fahey/Todd (4) vs. Pisnik/Schneemann (6)
• Potential QF: Waters/Bright (1) vs. Tuionetoa/Dizon (5)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Kate Fahey and Parris Todd (4) – first time partners looking to hit the podium.

MEN’S DOUBLES:

• Defending Medalists: Alshon/Daescu, Johns/Tardio, Tellez/Frazier
• Top seed is Johns and Tardio (partnership started here in ‘25), the 2 seed is Alshon/Patriquin.
• Potential R16: Bar/Devilliers (6) vs. Sock/Tellez (10)
• Potential QF: Daescu/Staksrud (3) vs. Oncins/Frazier (5)
• WATCH OUT FOR: Alshon/Patriquin (2) – Alshon won in 2025 with Daescu, can he double down with Big H?

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As players gear up for intense battles on the court, we invite you to join in the thrill and share your result predictions on social media. To tune into all the action, see the full broadcast schedule and visit Pickleball TV to watch live. Tournament results, updates, and pickleball news are made in real time via the PPA Tour Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, so follow us there to stay in the loop!

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The series will now officially be known as the “Powerball Pickleball State Championship Series” across all states.

The Powerball Pickleball State Championship Series features more than 55 tournaments across all 50 states, with some states hosting multiple events.  The series gives amateur players of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to compete within their respective divisions in each state’s amateur championship. Gold medalists in each state who earn the title of state champion, will receive automatic qualification into the state champions brackets of the Pickleball World Championships, held in early November.

The Championship court at the Pickleball World Championships, where the world’s top pro pickleball players will compete for gold, will also be known as the “Powerball Championship Court.”

“This partnership with Powerball manifests critical investment in elemental pickleball across America and is a milestone for local, amateur pickleball in every state,” said PPA Founder & CEO Connor Pardoe. “This sport is built on a strong foundation of community, grassroots play and the Powerball Pickleball State Championship Series is central in keeping true to that spirit.”

“For more than three decades, Powerball has inspired people to dream big and imagine what’s possible,” said Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn. “Through the Powerball Pickleball State Championship Series, we’re proud to bring that same spirit of opportunity to athletes across the country – giving them a chance to chase their own championship dreams.”

Powerball’s title sponsorship of the Pickleball State Championship Series aligns with its commitment to supporting local services and programs everywhere the game is sold. More than half of all proceeds from a $2 Powerball ticket stay in the jurisdiction where it was sold to fund good causes, ranging from education to support for veterans. Since its inception in 1992, Powerball has generated more than $38 billion for good causes supported by U.S. lotteries. 

This partnership between Powerball and the PPA highlights a shared dedication to fostering community engagement and promoting active lifestyles through America’s fastest growing sport. The Powerball  Pickleball State Championship Series will continue to grow and amplify the sport of pickleball by showcasing and rewarding the very best pickleball tournament directors and players in the country. 

The PPA was assisted by PIVOT Agency, its sponsorship sales agency of record, in the development of this partnership. 

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About Powerball

For more than 33 years, Powerball® has helped U.S. lotteries generate funds for good causes, raising more than $38 billion to support education, veterans’ services, parks and recreation, and other essential programs.  More than half of the proceeds from every $2 Powerball ticket stay in the jurisdiction where the ticket was sold. 

Powerball tickets are $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET and are broadcast live from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee and livestreamed on Powerball.com.

About Carvana PPA Tour:

Founded in 2019, the Carvana PPA Tour is where pickleball’s top athletes go head-to-head to determine the best male and female players in the world. The Carvana PPA Tour organizes and conducts tournaments at world-class facilities across the country, establishes player rankings, and showcases the world’s best pickleball week in and week out. Inviting amateur players to also compete and “play where the pros play,” the Carvana PPA Tour offers divisions for every age group and skill level. Characterized by a uniquely festive and fun atmosphere, Carvana PPA Tour events deliver unparalleled experiences for fans on-site, including pro player meet-and-greets, clinics, food, beverages, live entertainment, giveaways, games, shopping, and VIP upgrades. For more information, go to www.ppatour.com, and follow us on social: Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn.

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