Veolia Pickleball National Championships
Dates
Aug 31 – Sep 6, 2026
Venue
Cary Tennis Park
PPA Major
2,000 Pts
What's at Stake
Why The Veolia Pickleball National Championships Matter
A PPA Major title is worth 2,000 ranking points in every division — enough to reshuffle the season-long points race in one weekend. The tour puts $1,648,641 in total payouts behind this event, with every top seed chasing the title.
Ranking Points
2,000
Per division title — toward the season race
Total Payout
$1,648,641
Across five pro divisions, incl. appearance fees
The Field
Top 40+
Every No. 1 seed is entered
The Scene
Inside Veolia Pickleball National Championships
Real photos from the grounds — slide through and see what a day here actually looks like.
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Order of Play
Daily Schedule & Session Times
All times local. Gates open an hour before first serve; finals move to a late-morning start for the broadcast window.
Day still to be announced
Per-division day and time assignments publish after registration closes (Aug 24) — check your bracket on pickleballtournaments.com. Register to play ↗
Watching at Home
Every Match, Every Screen
Can't make it to Cary? Every court streams live on PickleballTV, with the marquee rounds on national TV.
Tennis Channel
Featured rounds and Championship Sunday on national television.
Check local listings
At the Venue
Your Day at Cary Tennis Park
Get the lay of the land, then check the essentials — gates, parking, and what to bring.
The Grounds
Cary Tennis Park
Gates & Sessions
Parking & Shuttle
General Parking
Free off-site parking is available Monday–Sunday, with complimentary shuttle service to and from the venue.
Off-Site Parking Location: Phillips Farms 6800 Good Hope Church Rd. Cary, NC 27519
Shuttles will begin approximately one hour before the first matches each day and continue until one hour after the final match concludes.
Estimated Shuttle Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Premium Parking
Limited on-site premium parking is available for purchase. A premium parking pass allows you to park on-site at the tournament venue.
Premium parking must be purchased in advance through Tixr. Parking passes will not be sold at the lot.
ADA Parking
A limited number of ADA parking spaces are available on-site. Once ADA parking is full, guests may park in the complimentary off-site lot. At least one ADA-accessible shuttle will operate each day between the off-site lot and the venue.
Guests may also be dropped off at the venue's main entrance.
Rideshare
Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services may pick up and drop off passengers at the tournament venue.
What to Bring
Players & Autographs
Weather Plan
Questions On-Site
Make a Trip of It
Plan Your Cary Weekend
Where to land, where to stay, where to eat, and what to do between sessions — the full tour-stop getaway.
Trip Builder
Build your Cary trip
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What brings you to Cary?
The Full Guide
Getting There
RDU
Raleigh-Durham · ~15 min to venue
RDU is only 15 minutes away — the easiest fly-in on tour. Stay in Cary near the courts, or downtown Raleigh for nightlife.
Parking & Access
General Parking
Free off-site parking is available Monday–Sunday, with complimentary shuttle service to and from the venue.
Off-Site Parking Location: Phillips Farms 6800 Good Hope Church Rd. Cary, NC 27519
Shuttles will begin approximately one hour before the first matches each day and continue until one hour after the final match concludes.
Estimated Shuttle Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Premium Parking
Limited on-site premium parking is available for purchase. A premium parking pass allows you to park on-site at the tournament venue.
Premium parking must be purchased in advance through Tixr. Parking passes will not be sold at the lot.
ADA Parking
A limited number of ADA parking spaces are available on-site. Once ADA parking is full, guests may park in the complimentary off-site lot. At least one ADA-accessible shuttle will operate each day between the off-site lot and the venue.
Guests may also be dropped off at the venue's main entrance.
Rideshare
Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services may pick up and drop off passengers at the tournament venue.
Where to Stay
Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham AirportOfficialIHG · 930 Airport Blvd, Morrisville, NC
Jul 31
Book the Group Rate
Home2 Suites Raleigh-Durham AirportOfficialHilton · Morrisville, NC
Jul 30
Book the Group Rate
Where to Eat
- Angus BarnSteak
Raleigh's special-occasion legend
- Bida MandaLaotian
Downtown Raleigh standout
- PostmasterCocktails
Cary's date-night bar
Things to Do
- Downtown Raleigh MuseumsCulture
Free art + history museums
- William B. Umstead ParkOutdoors
Trails between Cary + Raleigh
Venue Map · Cary Tennis Park
Directions ↗Official hotel rates & travel partners finalized closer to the event.
Players to Watch
Ones to Watch
Get Involved
Don't Just Watch It — Play It
Every PPA stop runs an amateur draw on the same courts as the pros, plus clinics, pro-ams, and ways to be part of event week.
Play the Amateur Draw
Brackets by skill + age · from $89 per division · medals on Championship Court
Register to PlayVolunteer Event Week
Court crew, player services, transport — be inside the ropes
Sponsors
Powering Veolia Pickleball National Championships
Title Partner · Veolia Pickleball National Championships
Presenting PartnerThe Official Partners of the PPA Tour
Title Partner
The named partner of the tour — on court at Veolia Pickleball National Championships and all twenty stops.
Platinum Sponsors
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Tour Sponsors
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Tickets
Be There in Cary
| Day | Grounds Pass | Courtside | VIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Sep 1 | $25Buy → | — | — |
| Wed Sep 2 | $25Buy → | — | — |
| Thu Sep 3Round of 16 | $25Buy → | $40Buy → | $200Buy → |
| Fri Sep 4Quarterfinals | $25Buy → | $40Buy → | $300Buy → |
| Sat Sep 5Semifinals | $25Buy → | $60Buy → | $300Buy → |
| Sun Sep 6Championships | $25Buy → | $120Buy → | $400Buy → |
Tue Sep 1
Wed Sep 2
Multi-Day & All-Week
Prices are the cheapest open ticket per day from Tixr, before fees. A dash means that option isn’t on sale for that day. Single-day links open that day’s own listing.
Suites & Hospitality
Courtside boxes, private suites, and player experiences.
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