US Open Pickleball 2027: dates, winners and guide
US Open Pickleball Championships, first held in 2016, is played in Naples, Florida. Here's when it's on, who won it and what to know before you watch or go.
US Open 2027
USOP National Pickleball Center, East Naples Community Park, Naples, Florida
About US Open
- The first US Open Pickleball Championships was held in 2016 in Naples, Florida, with close to 800 players and 2,000 spectators. It was founded by Terri Graham and Chris Evon.
- The 2020 edition was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which made 2026 the 10th edition.
- The 2026 edition had 3,750+ athletes from 53 countries and 60,000+ spectators, with more than 6,000 matches on 59 courts.
- The event is open to amateurs and pros: divisions include Pro, Champions Pro (50+) and Masters Pro (60+) singles, doubles and mixed; age and skill brackets; juniors; and wheelchair play. Pro divisions require a DUPR of 4.5+.
- The 2027 prize pool is $220,000+. Pro singles gold pays $7,500 and pro doubles gold $15,000.
- General admission is free on every tournament day. Championship Court reserved seats run from $10 to $85 a day (pro finals Saturday is $85), and are sold through a ticket lottery.
- Parking costs $10 a day or $60 a week, with proceeds going to local charities.
- Live coverage streams on the US Open's YouTube channel via its Watch Hub, and CBS Sports Network has aired portions, usually on tape delay.
- Andre Agassi made his pro pickleball debut at the 2025 US Open, partnering Anna Leigh Waters in mixed doubles.
Sources: usopenpickleball.com · en.wikipedia.org · srqmagazine.com
Recent US Open champions
| Year | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Christopher Haworth | Megan Fudge |
| 2024 | Jack Foster | Jorja Johnson |
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US Open dates by year
202717–24 April 2027
USOP National Pickleball Center, East Naples Community Park, Naples, Florida
Prize money: $220,000+ prize pool
2026Ends 18 April 2026
USOP National Pickleball Center, East Naples Community Park, Naples, Florida
Prize money: Over $185,000 (The Dink 2026 preview)
Sources: thedinkpickleball.com · usopenpickleball.com
For pickleball coaches
Turn the big tournaments into busier lessons
Run a watch-and-play clinic
Show one rally from the weekend's final, then drill the dinks, resets and third-shot drops the pros used.
Help players enter amateur events
Many big events have amateur divisions. Players with a goal book more lessons in the weeks before.
Grow your group sessions
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US Open: questions people ask
When is the US Open Pickleball 2027?
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April 17-24, 2027 in Naples, Florida, with Championship Saturday on April 24.
Where is the US Open Pickleball Championships held?
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At the USOP National Pickleball Center in East Naples Community Park, Naples, Florida. It has been held in Naples since it began in 2016.
How much does it cost to watch the US Open Pickleball Championships?
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General admission is free all week. Reserved Championship Court seats cost $10 to $85 a day depending on the round, sold through a ticket lottery, and parking is $10 a day.
How much prize money is at the US Open Pickleball?
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The 2027 prize pool is $220,000+. Pro singles gold pays $7,500 and pro doubles gold pays $15,000.
Can amateurs play in the US Open Pickleball Championships?
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Yes. There are 300+ divisions, including age and skill brackets, juniors and wheelchair. Spots are allocated through a player lottery, and pro divisions need a DUPR of 4.5+.