Naples Hosts 10th Annual US Open Pickleball Championships

The world's largest pickleball tournament brings 3,750 players from 53 countries to Southwest Florida

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:07pm

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For the 10th consecutive year, the city of Naples, Florida is hosting the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, the biggest pickleball tournament in the world. This year's event features 3,750 players from 53 different countries competing in the fast-growing sport.

Why it matters

Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years, especially in retirement-heavy communities like Southwest Florida. The U.S. Open Pickleball Championships has become a major annual event that draws top players from around the globe and highlights Naples' reputation as a hub for the sport.

The details

The U.S. Open Pickleball Championships takes place over the course of a week at several venues across Naples. The tournament features competition in men's, women's and mixed doubles as well as singles events across multiple age and skill level divisions.

  • The 10th annual U.S. Open Pickleball Championships is taking place from April 13-19, 2026.
  • The tournament has been held in Naples every year since 2017.

The players

U.S. Open Pickleball Championships

The largest and most prestigious annual pickleball tournament, drawing top players from around the world to compete in Naples, Florida.

Naples, Florida

The host city for the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, known as a hub for the fast-growing sport in the retirement-heavy Southwest Florida region.

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What they’re saying

“Pickleball has really taken off in Naples and across Florida. Hosting the U.S. Open every year puts our city on the map as the center of this sport.”

— Mayor Bill Barnett, Mayor of Naples

What’s next

The 2027 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships is scheduled to take place in Naples from April 12-18, 2027.

The takeaway

The U.S. Open Pickleball Championships has become a marquee annual event for the city of Naples, cementing its reputation as a hub for the rapidly growing sport of pickleball and drawing thousands of players and fans from around the world.