The APP New York City Open is the APP Tour’s second Major of the season, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens.
It’s a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event that draws top pros, amateurs, and the AARP Champions and Masters divisions to the home of the U.S. Open.
Basics
- When: Late May 2026 (TBA)
- Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- Sanctioning: USA Pickleball
- Status: Major / Golden Ticket
- Prize Money: $150,000 (2025)
- Surface: Outdoor hard courts (PickleRoll and taped)
- Tickets: theapp.global
Divisions
- Pro — Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
- AARP Champions Pro (50+) — Singles, Doubles, Mixed
- AARP Masters Pro (60+) — Singles, Doubles, Mixed
- Amateur — Age and skill brackets (19+ through 70+)
- Junior — 18U Boys and Girls
Results
2025 Gold Medalists
| Division | Champion(s) |
|---|---|
| Men’s Pro Singles | Armaan Bhatia |
| Women’s Pro Singles | Sofia Sewing |
| Men’s Pro Doubles | Jack Munro & Aiden Schenk |
| Women’s Pro Doubles | Allison Harris & Bobbi Oshiro |
| Mixed Pro Doubles | Megan Fudge & Jack Munro |
Tickets
- Day passes: theapp.global/tickets
- Multi-day passes: Available through APP Tour site
- Parking: On-site at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Watch
Travel
- LaGuardia (LGA): 10 min drive
- JFK International (JFK): 20 min drive
Hotels
| Hotel | Distance | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Parc Hotel | 10 min | Modern |
| Hyatt Place | 12 min | Reliable |
| 4 Points FLG | 8 min | Comfortable |
| LaGuardia Htl | 10 min | Convenient |
Sponsors
- Zimmer Biomet
- Humana
- AARP
- USA Pickleball
- Selkirk
- JOOLA
- Shriners Children’s
FAQs
Is the APP New York City Open a Golden Ticket event?
Yes. Gold medalists earn priority registration for the USA Pickleball National Championships. It’s also the APP Tour’s second Major of the season and carries 1.5x tour points for pros.
Where exactly is the tournament played?
Matches run at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens. It’s the same venue that hosts the U.S. Open tennis tournament every summer.
Why don’t they paint the courts for pickleball?
USTA regulations don’t allow painting over the tennis surface. Pros play on PickleRoll courts, and amateurs play on both taped courts and PickleRoll courts throughout the grounds.
Can amateurs and juniors play in the tournament?
Yes. The event features full amateur age and skill brackets from 19+ through 70+, junior 18U boys and girls divisions, and the AARP Champions (50+) and Masters (60+) pro divisions.
