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Pickleball Live On TV: 2025 Schedules

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Yes, pickleball is available on live TV through various platforms. PPA Tour events are streamed on PBTV, while MLP events can be watched on the MLP website, YouTube, PBTV, and select matches on CBS Sports, ESPN, and Fox Sports networks.

Pickleball, a racquet sport resembling a cross between ping pong and tennis, is still booming in 2025. The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) revealed that nearly 50 million adult Americans have played pickleball. The sport is growing so rapidly that the pickleball product market could reach as much as $4.1 billion by 2026. 

Much of this growth is thanks to increased visibility with a growing number of television contracts with major networks, and now an entire channel dedicated to pickleball 24/7, called PBTV. For some, watching pickleball tournaments on TV is more entertaining than watching tennis.

Where & When To Watch Pickleball Live

Check out the pickleball TV schedule for PPA.

Professional Pickleball Association Tour

You can watch all of the PPA Tour events on PBTV, and follow PPA on X (formerly twitter) for updates.

2025 PPA Tour Schedule – Remaining Events

March 5-9, 2025 – Veolia Cape Coral Open – Cape Coral, FL

March 12-16, 2025 – CIBC Texas Open – McKinney, TX

March 25-30, 2025 – Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open – St. George, UT

March 28-30, 2025 – Columbia PPA Challenger – Cayce, SC

April 1-6, 2025 – Veolia North Carolina Open – Cary, NC

April 4-6, 2025 – Baton Rouge PPA Challenger – Baton Rouge, LA

April 25-27, 2025 – MLP Orlando Classic and PPA Amateur Tour – Orlando, FL

May 2-4, 2025 – MLP Columbus Classic and PPA Amateur Tour – Columbus, OH

May 9-11, 2025 – New England PPA Challenger – Westbrook, ME

May 12-18, 2025 – Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships – Peachtree Corners, GA

May 23-25, 2025 – Punta Gorda PPA Challenger – Punta Gorda, FL

May 24-26, 2025 – MLP Austin Classic and PPA Amateur Tour – Austin, TX

May 30 – June 1, 2025 – MLP Phoenix Classic and PPA Amateur Tour – Phoenix, AZ

May 30 – June 1, 2025 – Boise PPA Challenger – Meridian, ID

June 6-8, 2025 – MLP Salt Lake City Classic and PPA Amateur Tour – Salt Lake City, UT

June 13-15, 2025 – Route 66 PPA Challenger – Springfield, IL

June 16-22, 2025 – Select Medical Orange County Cup – Orange County, CA

June 27-29, 2025 – Rochester PPA Challenger – East Rochester, NY

July 18-20, 2025 – MLP St. Louis Classic and PPA Amateur Tour – St. Louis, MO

July 24-27, 2025 – Wisconsin PPA Challenger – Eau Claire, WI

July 25-27, 2025 – MLP Dallas Classic and PPA Amateur Tour – Dallas, TX

August 1-3, 2025 – Edwardsville PPA Challenger – Edwardsville, IL

August 6-10, 2025 – Veolia Bristol Open – Bristol, TN

August 15-17, 2025 – MLP San Diego Classic and PPA Amateur Tour – San Diego, CA

August 15-17, 2025 – Quad Cities PPA Challenger – Moline, IL

August 22-24, 2025 – Fairfield PPA Challenger – Fairfield, CA

September 5-7, 2025 – Orlando PPA Challenger – Kissimmee, FL

September 8-14, 2025 – Veolia Cincinnati Cup – Mason, OH

September 19-21, 2025 – Evansville PPA Challenger – Evansville, IN

September 26-28, 2025 – The Fracas in Fort Collins PPA Challenger – Fort Collins, CO

October 10-12, 2025 – Rock City Rally PPA Challenger – Little Rock, AR

December 13-15, 2025 – Raleigh PPA Challenger – Raleigh, NC

PPA Tour Info

The 2025 PPA Tour includes major stops across the U.S., with key events like the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships (May 12-18), Select Medical Orange County Cup (June 16-22), and Veolia Cincinnati Cup (September 8-14). The tour features a mix of premier events and PPA Challenger Series tournaments, giving both top pros and up and coming players opportunities to compete. Several MLP crossover events are also scheduled, which means the collaboration between the two circuits remains intact, unlike last year. With bigger prize pools and increased media coverage, 2025 is set to be another year of growth for professional pickleball.

MLP will feature live pickleball on TV

Major League Pickleball Tour

MLP events can be watched through several platforms:

MLP Official Website: The MLP website often features live streaming links and other broadcast information for upcoming events.

YouTube: Many MLP matches are streamed live on the official MLP YouTube channel, providing free access to all the action.

PickleballTV: MLP events are also available on PickleballTV, which is accessible through their website and various streaming devices.

CBS Sports Network: Select MLP events are broadcasted on CBS Sports Network, particularly major matches and the playoffs.

2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) Season Schedule

April 24-27, 2025 – Regular Season Event #1 – Orlando, FL

May 1-4, 2025 – Regular Season Event #2 – Columbus, OH

May 22-25, 2025 – Regular Season Event #3 – Austin, TX

May 29 – June 1, 2025 – Regular Season Event #4 – Phoenix, AZ

June 5-8, 2025 – Regular Season Event #5 – Salt Lake City, UT

June 26-29, 2025 – Regular Season Event #6 – San Clemente, CA

July 3-6, 2025 – Regular Season Event #7 – Washington, DC

July 10-13, 2025 – Mid-Season Tournament – Grand Rapids, MI

July 17-20, 2025 – Regular Season Event #8 – St. Louis, MO

July 24-27, 2025 – Regular Season Event #9 – Dallas, TX

July 31 – August 3, 2025 – Regular Season Event #10 – St. Petersburg, FL

August 15-17, 2025 – MLP Playoffs – Round 1 – San Diego, CA

August 22-24, 2025 – MLP Playoffs – Round 2 – New York, NY

October 31 – November 2, 2025 – MLP Cup – Location TBA

MLP Tour Info

In 2025, Major League Pickleball (MLP) continues to operate as a team-based format, distinct from the individual, bracket-style play of the PPA Tour. MLP features franchised teams that compete in a regular season, leading to playoffs and the MLP Cup, similar to professional sports leagues like the NBA or NFL. Each event consists of doubles and mixed doubles matches, with teams earning points throughout the season.

A major shift in 2025 is the expanded schedule—MLP now includes ten regular-season events, a mid-season tournament, and a two-week playoff system, ending with the MLP Cup (October 31 – November 2).

APP pickleball on television.

Association of Pickleball Players Tour

You can watch livestream APP events on their Youtube channel.

2025 APP Tour Schedule – Remaining Events

March 20-23, 2025 – APP Cayman Islands Open – Cayman Islands
March 28-30, 2025 – APP U.S. Collegiate Championships Presented by PB5Star – Cape Coral, FL
April 2-6, 2025 – APP Fort Lauderdale Open (MAJOR) – Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 7-11, 2025 – APP Vlasic Classic – Cincinnati – Cincinnati, OH
May 20-25, 2025 – APP New York City Open (MAJOR) – New York City, NY
June 19-22, 2025 – APP Next Gen St. Louis – St. Louis, MO
July 2-6, 2025 – APP Newport Beach Open (MAJOR) – Newport Beach, CA
July 17-20, 2025 – APP Next Gen Kansas City – Kansas City, MO
August 13-17, 2025 – APP Los Angeles Open – Los Angeles, CA
August 27-31, 2025 – APP Chicago Open – Chicago, IL

APP Tour Info

The APP Tour is a professional pickleball circuit featuring a mix of pro and amateur tournaments throughout the year. In 2025, the tour has expanded to 14 nationally televised events. The APP Next Gen series continues to develop young players aged 23 and under, offering them a pathway to the pro level. Additionally, the APP has maintained its team-based pro competition, introduced in 2024, where teams compete in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles for a share of a $100,000 prize pool.

Pickleball live, sponsored by Minto US Open.

Minto US Open Pickleball Championships

The Minto US Open Pickleball Championships, often called the “Biggest Pickleball Party in the World,” is an annual tournament held at the East Naples Community Park in Naples, Florida. The 2025 event is scheduled for April 26 to May 3 and will attract players from all 50 U.S. states and several countries, with participants ranging in age from 8 to 88. It features five pro-level championships—men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles—alongside various amateur categories organized by age and skill level. In 2024, the event saw over 3,250 players and more than 50,000 fans, making it one of the largest pickleball tournaments. 

Selkirk TV

Selkirk TV is a free streaming platform built for pickleball players and fans. You can watch live matches, past tournament footage, pro lessons, podcasts, and on-demand shows—all in one place. It’s available on the web at tv.selkirk.com and through mobile apps on iOS and Android. They’ve got instructional content from top pros like Mark Renneson, Tyson McGuffin, and Morgan Evans, so whether you’re trying to improve your game or just enjoy high-level play, there’s a lot to check out. Selkirk TV is also active on YouTubeFacebook, and X (Twitter), where they post highlights, training tips, and match coverage. It’s a solid resource for anyone looking to stay plugged into the sport.

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4 thoughts on “Pickleball Live On TV: 2025 Schedules”

  1. Is there a site that we can go to that will show when and where pickleball is televised, and rebroadcast? Thst would help out tremendously.

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    • Sorry for the delay, we just updated this post for 2023! Should find everything you need right here in the article now!

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  2. The Tennis Channel listed live pickleball tournament from Vegas between December 15-18, 2022, but they didn’t broadcast it. What channel carries the tournament?

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    • Hi Gaby, we just updated this article for 2023 and it includes the “when and where” information for all of the tournaments.

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