The Carvana PPA Masters powered by Invited kicks off the PPA Tour calendar each January at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. It’s a Slam-tier event, which means 2,000 PPA Tour ranking points are on the line for each gold medalist — the highest payout on tour outside of the Pickleball World Championships.
The all-white dress code, the desert backdrop, and the date on the calendar give the Masters a Wimbledon-flavored prestige that no other PPA stop can quite match.
Basics
- When: January 12–18, 2026
- Where: Mission Hills Country Club, 34600 Mission Hills Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- Sanctioning: PPA Tour (UPA-A)
- Status: Slam (2,000 ranking points)
- Surface: Outdoor hard courts
- Tickets: tixr.com/groups/ppa
- Website: ppatour.com
Divisions
- Pro — Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
- Pro Qualifier — Open to players outside automatic main draw bids
- Amateur Age Brackets — 19+ through 70+
- Amateur Skill Brackets — 3.0 through 5.0
- Junior — Boys and Girls
Players
- Anna Leigh Waters — World No. 1 women’s player
- Ben Johns — World No. 1 men’s player
- Anna Bright — Top women’s doubles player
- Federico Staksrud — Perennial singles and doubles contender
- Jack Sock — Former tennis star, now a PPA regular
- Hayden Patriquin — Top-ranked young men’s player
- Gabriel Tardio — Ben Johns’ doubles partner
- JW Johnson — Top 5 men’s player
- Christopher Haworth — Rising men’s singles star
- Genie Bouchard — Former tennis pro turned pickleball player
- Jorja Johnson — Top women’s doubles competitor
Results
| Division | Champion |
|---|---|
| Men’s Pro Singles | Christopher Haworth |
| Women’s Pro Singles | Anna Leigh Waters |
| Men’s Pro Doubles | Ben Johns / Gabriel Tardio |
| Women’s Pro Doubles | Anna Leigh Waters / Anna Bright |
| Mixed Pro Doubles | Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns |
Full 2026 brackets: PPA Tour Results
Tickets
- Day passes: tixr.com/groups/ppa
- Parking: Off-site lots at Agua Caliente Resort Casino with shuttles to the venue
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Hotels
| Hotel | Distance | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Westin Mission | 5 min | Resort |
| Ritz-Carlton | 10 min | Luxury |
| Omni Rancho | 12 min | Classic |
| Agua Caliente | 7 min | Casino |
Sponsors
- Carvana
- Invited
- PPA Tour
- Mission Hills Country Club
- JOOLA
- Selkirk
- Pickleball.com
FAQs
Is The Masters open to amateur players?
Yes. The Masters includes amateur brackets across multiple skill levels (3.0–5.0) and age groups. Amateur matches are played alongside the pro courts. Register at pickleballtournaments.com.
Why do players wear all white here?
It’s a tradition unique to The Masters on the PPA Tour. The all-white dress code gives the event a distinguished feel, similar to Wimbledon in tennis. It has become one of the event’s signature characteristics.
What are PPA Slam-level events exactly?
Slams are the highest tier on the PPA Tour calendar. They offer the most ranking points (2,000 for winners) and the largest prize pools. There are four Slams per season, and The Masters is always one of them.
Can I meet pro players at the event?
Yes. PPA events include pro player meet-and-greets, clinics, and autograph sessions. The grounds pass gives you access to common areas where pros warm up and move between courts throughout the week.
