Association of Pickleball Players hosting tourney in Mesa

The Association of Pickleball Players Tour’s 2026 APP Arizona Open is set to take place Nov. 12-15 at the sprawling Arizona Athletic Grounds campus in Mesa.

It will be at 6321 S. Ellsworth Road in Mesa.

Beyond a pickleball competition, the event will have something for everyone, with chances for spectators and participants to test their skills, food and drink, official merchandise, giveaways, and a Championship Court to showcase the world’s top pickleball players competing for gold medals and cash prizes in front of a national television audience, according to a release.

Competition at the 2026 APP Arizona Open will be open to all pickleball skill levels from 3.0 to pro, across a wide range of age brackets. Players are encouraged to sign up quickly to secure their spots with registration open through late October at https://www.theapp.global/tour-schedule/2026-app-arizona.

“We’re beyond excited to return to Mesa, one of our favorite tour stops, for the fourth time,” APP Tour Founder Ken Herrmann said in the release. “Arizona is a premier destination for pickleball players and home to some of the world’s best players, and we can’t wait to see their talents on full display this November in front of great crowds and a national television audience.”

With the event taking place shortly after Veterans Day, the APP will celebrate military members and veterans over the four days of festivities. Tickets will be free for service members through the APP’s tour-wide partnership with the Veteran Tickets Foundation, also known as Vet Tix, a nonprofit organization that provides free tickets to currently serving and veterans of all branches of the US military and their families,

Whether you’re a first-time pickleball player, a hardcore competitor, or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, all are welcome at the APP Tour. Just bring your paddle.