Every November, San Diego hosts the only pickleball national championship you have to qualify for. The USA Pickleball National Championships brings together the sport’s best — pros, amateurs, juniors, and wheelchair athletes — all competing for a national title at Barnes Tennis Center. The 2026 edition returns to San Diego for a second straight year, October 31 through November 8.
Basics
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Date: October 31 – November 8, 2026
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Venue: Barnes Tennis Center, San Diego, CA
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Website: usapickleballnationals.com
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Sanctioning body: USA Pickleball
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Prize money: TBA; awarded across Pro divisions
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Surface: Outdoor hard courts
Divisions
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Pro — Singles, Doubles, Mixed
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Masters Pro — Doubles, Mixed (50+)
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Amateur — Age + skill: 19U through 80+
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Junior — Boys & Girls 18U
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Wheelchair — Singles, Doubles, Hybrid
2025 Results
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Pro Women’s Singles — Sofia Sewing
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Pro Men’s Singles — Patrick Kawka
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Pro Women’s Doubles — Jillian Braverman & Megan Fudge
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Pro Men’s Doubles — Richard Livornese & Jack Munro
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Pro Mixed Doubles — Sofia Sewing & Casey Diamond
Tickets
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General admission: Required daily · purchase in advance here or at the gate
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Parking: Limited premium spots on-site · free shuttle from Liberty Station
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Wheelchair athletes: Complimentary parking included
Watch Online
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VS Live — full live stream of all matches
Hotels
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Marriott San Diego Airport — closest to venue, walkable to the shuttle lot
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Inn at the Pier San Diego — beachside, ~10 minutes away
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Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter — downtown, easy freeway access
Sponsors
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USA Pickleball
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DUPR
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Sports San Diego
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Barnes Tennis Center
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VS Live
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Bandit Wines
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PickleMall
FAQs
How long do individual matches last?
Most matches run 20–40 minutes. Pro finals are best-of-three and can stretch longer. If you’re planning your day around a specific match, build in buffer time — the schedule shifts as earlier rounds finish ahead or behind pace.
Can I watch multiple courts at once?
Yes. Barnes Tennis Center runs matches across multiple courts simultaneously throughout the day. You can move freely between courts, which makes it easy to catch a mix of pro and amateur action in a single visit.
How close can I get to the action?
Pretty close. The atmosphere at Barnes is intimate compared to most major sporting events. Outside of designated player areas, spectators can get near courtside on most courts — Center Court has more structured seating.
Is the event family-friendly?
Very much so. The age range of competitors alone — from 11-year-olds to players in their 80s — makes it one of the more unique sporting events you’ll attend. Kids are welcome and there’s plenty to keep non-pickleball fans entertained between matches.
