The PPA Tour Finals is where the season ends and champions are crowned. Held every year at Life Time Rancho San Clemente in Southern California, this invitational-only event brings together the top 8 qualified singles players and doubles teams from the entire PPA Tour season.
Basics
- Name: 2026 PPA Tour Finals
- When: May 4-10, 2026
- Where: Life Time Rancho San Clemente
- Website: ppatour.com
- Sanctioning Body: PPA
- Prize money: Available upon request (contact p.deno@ppatour.com)
- Surface: Outdoor hard courts (Laykold)
- Ranking points: 2,000 points awarded to the winner of each division
Divisions
Pro Divisions
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles
- Men’s Doubles
- Women’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
Amateur Divisions
- Men’s and Women’s Singles
- Men’s and Women’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- Age and skill brackets (rated 1.0-5.0)
- Junior PPA divisions
Players
Top Men
- Ben Johns — No. 1
- Gabriel Tardio — No. 2
- Christian Alshon — No. 3
- JW Johnson — No. 4
- Hayden Patriquin — No. 5
- Andrei Daescu — No. 6
- CJ Klinger — No. 7
- Federico Staksrud — No. 8
Top Women
- Anna Leigh Waters — No. 1
- Anna Bright — No. 2
- Kate Fahey
- Catherine Parenteau
- Rachel Rohrabacher
- Parris Todd
- Jorja Johnson
- Kaitlyn Christian
Results
2024 Results
- Men’s Singles — Hunter Johnson def. Connor Garnett
- Women’s Singles — Anna Leigh Waters def. Parris Todd
- Men’s Doubles — Federico Staksrud / Hayden Patriquin def. Gabriel Tardio / JW Johnson
- Women’s Doubles — Anna Leigh Waters / Catherine Parenteau def. Anna Bright / Rachel Rohrabacher
- Mixed Doubles — Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns def. Catherine Parenteau / Christian Alshon
Tickets
- Purchase: ppatour.com
- Broadcast: Live on FS1 — Saturday 8-10 PM ET
- Parking: Off-site parking required at The Outlets at San Clemente (101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672) with complimentary shuttle service
- Shuttle hours: Starting at 6:30 AM daily, until approximately 1 hour after last match
Watch
- PickleballTV — Primary streaming home for all PPA Tour events
- YouTube — Amateur court streams (up to 40 courts with live and archived footage)
Hotels
- Holiday Inn Express San Clemente — closest hotel to the venue
- Casanova Inn — boutique option near downtown San Clemente
- San Clemente Inn — on-site pickleball court, resort-style
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Doheny Beach — Dana Point, ~10 minutes away
- Airbnb / Vrbo — vacation rentals throughout San Clemente and Dana Point
Sponsors
- Carvana
- JOMA Sport
- Park Place Technologies
- Humana
- Pickleball TV
- Life Time
FAQs
How do players qualify for the Finals?
Players earn race points at 25+ PPA Tour stops throughout the season. The top 8 in each division based on cumulative points receive an invitation to compete at the Finals in San Clemente.
Can amateurs play at the PPA Tour Finals?
Yes. Amateur brackets run alongside the pro event at all age and skill levels. Registration costs $95 and closes May 2, 2026. You play on the same courts where the pros compete.
Where should I park when attending the event?
Off-site parking is required at The Outlets at San Clemente. A free shuttle runs from 6:30 AM daily until about one hour after the final match. Plan extra time since shuttle lines can get long.
What makes the Finals different from other events?
The Finals is invitational only and uses pool play instead of standard brackets. It also crowns the PPA World No. 1 for the season, which is the highest individual achievement in professional pickleball.
Can I watch the PPA Tour Finals for free online?
Championship Court coverage streams free at pickleballtv.com with no subscription. FS1 airs Saturday primetime matches. Full multi-court access requires a PickleballTV subscription at $5.99 per month.Share
