Quick answer: The 2026 Pickleball World Championships (officially the Opendoor Pickleball World Championships) run November 2–8 at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas. It’s a PPA Tour Major worth 3,000 ranking points per title, with $1,648,641 in total payouts. Every court streams live on PickleballTV, and the finals are Sunday, November 8.
The 30-second version
- When and where: Nov. 2–8, 2026, Brookhaven Country Club, Farmers Branch, Texas (just north of Dallas).
- What’s at stake: a PPA Major. 3,000 points per division title and $1,648,641 in total payouts across five pro divisions.
- Defending champions: Federico Staksrud, Anna Leigh Waters, Hayden Patriquin and Staksrud, Waters and Anna Bright, and Waters and Ben Johns.
- How to watch from New England: PickleballTV streams every court from noon ET, Tuesday to Sunday. Tennis Channel carries the Thursday-night celebrity pro-am.
- You can play too: the amateur draw runs on the same courts, from $89 per division.
When are the 2026 Pickleball World Championships?
The 2026 Pickleball World Championships run for seven days, from Monday, November 2, to Sunday, November 8. Pro qualifying is Monday and the finals are Sunday. Pro first serve is 11 a.m. local time (noon ET) Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. local (11 a.m. ET) on Sunday.
| Day | Pro round | PickleballTV window (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon., Nov. 2 | Pro qualifying | — |
| Tue., Nov. 3 | Round of 64 | 12–8 p.m. |
| Wed., Nov. 4 | Round of 32 | 12–8 p.m. |
| Thu., Nov. 5 | Round of 16 + celebrity pro-am | 12–7 p.m.; pro-am 8–10 p.m. (also Tennis Channel) |
| Fri., Nov. 6 | Quarterfinals | 12–8 p.m. |
| Sat., Nov. 7 | Semifinals | 12–8 p.m. |
| Sun., Nov. 8 | Finals | 12–6 p.m. |
The PPA says Mark Wahlberg headlines the Thursday celebrity showdown on Championship Court. Our guide to how to watch pro pickleball covers the apps and subscriptions.
Who are the players to watch at Worlds?
The players to watch at the Pickleball World Championships are the defending champions, plus the pros who just won in Hong Kong. Last year’s titles went to:
- Men’s singles: Federico Staksrud.
- Women’s singles: Anna Leigh Waters.
- Men’s doubles: Hayden Patriquin and Staksrud.
- Women’s doubles: Waters and Anna Bright.
- Mixed doubles: Waters and Ben Johns.
Form matters too. At the Hong Kong Slam, which ended October 25, Patriquin and Staksrud won men’s doubles 11-6, 11-8 over Johns and Gabe Tardio without dropping a game all week. Waters won women’s doubles with Bright and mixed with Johns. Hunter Johnson and Andie Dikosavljevic each won a second straight singles title.
The PPA also names Len Yang, up from No. 43 to No. 25 in the world rankings since April, and Rachel Rohrabacher, who had eight silver medals last season without a gold.
What’s at stake at the World Championships?
A lot. A PPA Major title is worth 3,000 ranking points in every division, which the tour says is enough to reshuffle the season race in one weekend. The $1,648,641 in total payouts covers five pro divisions, appearance fees included. Our world rankings explainer shows how those points add up.
There’s a second prize this week. The PPA Challenger Showdown runs November 5–7 alongside the main draw, and eight of its players leave with a 2027 PPA Tour contract. We explain that route in how to become a pro pickleball player.
Can amateurs play at the Pickleball World Championships?
Yes. The amateur draw plays on the same courts as the pros, with brackets by skill level and age, starting at $89 per division. You register through pickleballtournaments.com.
- Spectator tickets: from $25 a day, or a weeklong grounds pass from $100.
- Same venue, earlier: the MLP Nations Cup runs October 30 to November 1 at Brookhaven Country Club too (see our MLP standings explainer).
- Closer to home: no PPA Major comes to New England. Our New England tournament calendar lists events you can drive to.
Frequently asked questions
When are the 2026 Pickleball World Championships?
November 2–8, 2026, at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas. Pro qualifying is November 2 and the finals are Sunday, November 8.
How can I watch the Pickleball World Championships?
Every court streams live on PickleballTV. The windows run from noon ET, Tuesday through Sunday. Tennis Channel carries the Thursday-night celebrity pro-am.
Who are the defending champions?
Federico Staksrud (men’s singles), Anna Leigh Waters (women’s singles), Hayden Patriquin and Staksrud (men’s doubles), Waters and Anna Bright (women’s doubles), and Waters and Ben Johns (mixed).
How much prize money is on offer?
The PPA lists $1,648,641 in total payouts across five pro divisions, including appearance fees. Each division title is worth 3,000 ranking points.
Can amateurs play at Worlds?
Yes. The amateur draw uses the same courts as the pros, with brackets by skill and age, from $89 per division through pickleballtournaments.com.
