The PPA Tour Heads to Sin City – The Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip
Overview of the Tournament
The professional pickleball circuit is heating up as the PPA Tour makes its highly anticipated stop in Las Vegas for the Walgreens Open. Taking place at the prestigious Las Vegas Convention Center from August 27-31, this Open level event offers competitors the opportunity to earn 1,000 PPA Points, making it one of the most significant tournaments of the season. The event follows just days after the thrilling conclusion of the Major League Pickleball Finals, where the Columbus Sliders emerged victorious against the New Jersey Fives in New York City.
Tournament Format and Schedule
Following a traditional draw format, the tournament is structured across four action-packed days:
- Thursday: Women’s and Men’s singles competitions through semifinals
- Friday: Mixed doubles matches through semifinals
- Saturday: Women’s and Men’s Doubles events through semifinals
- Sunday: Championship matches across all divisions
Broadcast Coverage
Fans can catch all the exciting action through various broadcasting platforms:
Thursday – Singles
- Championship Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
- Grandstand Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
- Tennis Channel Coverage: 4pm – 9pm ET
Friday – Mixed Doubles
- Championship Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
- Grandstand Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
- Tennis Channel: 2pm – 7pm ET
- FS2: 8pm – 10pm ET
Saturday – Gender Doubles
- Championship Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
- Grandstand Court: 2pm – 10pm ET on Pickleballtv
- Tennis Channel: 2pm – 6pm ET
- FS2: 7pm – 9pm ET
Sunday – Finals & Bronze
- Championship Court: 1pm – 7pm ET on Pickleballtv
- Bronze Matches: Noon – 5pm ET on Pickleballtv
- Tennis Channel: 1pm – 7pm ET
- FS1 Championship Replays: 10:30pm – 12:30am ET
Key Tournament Storylines
Women’s Singles
Kate Fahey enters as the top seed in the women’s singles division. 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
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 seeks to reclaim his winning form.
Mixed Doubles Highlights
The mixed doubles competition features interesting partner combinations, including Dizon and Daescu as the 5th seeds, despite recently competing against each other in the MLP Finals. The absence of JW and Jorja Johnson has created a clearer path to victory for Anna Leigh and Ben in this division.
Women’s Doubles Special Focus
The partnership of Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters has been dominant in 2025, maintaining an undefeated game record across three tournaments. The second-seeded pair of Parris Todd and Catherine Parenteau poses a potential threat to this impressive streak.
Men’s Doubles Dynamics
With JW Johnson’s absence, the men’s doubles competition 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 intense matches and potential upsets.
For Newcomers to Pickleball
For those new to pickleball, the PPA Tour represents the highest level of professional pickleball competition in the world. The Walgreens Open is significant because it brings together the sport’s elite players in one of the most prestigious venues on the Las Vegas Strip. The tournament’s format, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions, showcases the various aspects of the sport, from individual skill to team coordination and strategy. The extensive broadcast coverage across multiple networks demonstrates pickleball’s growing popularity and mainstream appeal.
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