The PPA Tour Walgreens Open: Everything You Need to Know About the Las Vegas Strip Tournament
Introduction
The prestigious Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour is making its highly anticipated stop in Las Vegas with the Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip. Taking place at the iconic Las Vegas Convention Center from August 27-31, this Open level event offers competitors the chance to earn 1,000 PPA Points, making it one of the most significant tournaments of the year.
Tournament Overview and Significance
Coming just days after the thrilling Major League Pickleball Finals in New York City, where the Columbus Sliders emerged victorious against the New Jersey Fives, the Walgreens Open marks a return to traditional tournament format. This event follows a classic draw structure with a comprehensive schedule spanning four days:
- Thursday: Women’s and Men’s singles (through semifinals)
- Friday: Mixed doubles (through semifinals)
- Saturday: Women’s and Men’s Doubles (through semifinals)
- Sunday: Championship matches across all divisions
Broadcast Schedule and Viewing Options
Thursday, August 28 – Singles
– Championship Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
– Grandstand Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
– Championship Court: 4pm – 9pm ET on Tennis Channel
Friday, August 29 – Mixed Doubles
– Championship Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
– Grandstand Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
– Championship Court: 2pm – 7pm ET on Tennis Channel
– Championship Court: 8pm – 10pm ET on FS2
Saturday, August 30 – Gender Doubles
– Championship Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
– Grandstand Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
– Championship Court: 2pm – 6pm ET on Tennis Channel
– Championship Court: 7pm – 9pm ET on FS2
Tournament Draws and Key Players
Women’s Singles Division
The women’s singles division sees Kate Fahey taking the top seed position. Notably, while Anna Leigh Waters is participating in the tournament, she has opted out of the singles competition, opening up opportunities for other competitors to make their mark.
Men’s Singles Division
The men’s singles draw is particularly competitive this year, featuring newly signed Chris Haworth as the #52 seed. All eyes are on Fed, who hasn’t claimed a singles title since The Masters in January, as he looks to regain his winning form.
Mixed Doubles Highlights
The mixed doubles division presents some interesting partnerships, including the unique pairing of Dizon and Daescu (5th seed) who recently competed against each other in the MLP Finals. The absence of JW and Jorja Johnson from the draw has created a clearer path to victory for Anna Leigh and Ben.
Women’s Doubles Competition
The dominant partnership of Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters enters the competition with an impressive record, having not dropped a single game in their three 2025 events together. The second-seeded pair of Parris Todd and Catherine Parenteau poses a serious challenge to their supremacy.
Men’s Doubles Division
With JW Johnson’s absence, the men’s doubles division sees an intriguing partnership between CJ Klinger and Tyson McGuffin as the fourth seed. Three of the “Big 4” teams will be competing in Las Vegas, promising high-level competition.
For Newcomers to Professional Pickleball
For those new to professional pickleball, the PPA Tour represents the highest level of competition in the sport. The Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip is particularly significant as an Open level event, offering maximum ranking points and featuring the sport’s elite players. The tournament’s multiple divisions – singles, mixed doubles, and gender doubles – showcase the various formats of competitive pickleball, each requiring different strategies and skill sets.
Conclusion
The Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip promises to be an exciting showcase of professional pickleball’s finest talent. With comprehensive coverage across multiple platforms and some of the sport’s most compelling storylines in play, this tournament stands as a must-watch event for pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
