Association of Pickleball Players to Double Schedule in 2025
Organization will also launch the APP Academy in January
Posted On: September 13, 2024 By :The Association of Pickleball Players has announced an expansion of its 2025 tournament calendar, featuring nearly 50 competitions throughout the year highlighted by 14 nationally televised APP Tour events with increased prize purses.
The APP’s seventh season will also be the first year at its new headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The APP Tour is doubling competitions in 2025 and will include four APP Tour Majors, eight USA Pickleball “Golden Ticket” tournaments, the APP Women’s Open and the APP U.S. Collegiate Championships. Overall, there will be more than 20 new APP Tour competitions at the pro and amateur level.
“The APP has enjoyed a strong 2024, positioning us perfectly for even more significant growth in 2025,” said APP Founder Ken Herrmann. “The experiences the APP provides for pickleball players, across all ages and all abilities, sets the standard in pickleball worldwide. We remain committed to delivering the absolute best experience for all players and paving the way for America’s future pickleball stars. As we continue to grow, we are leading the world in the sport’s development.”
The APP Tour is expanding its linear broadcast schedule to more than 55 hours in 2025 and will also unveil an expanded APP Next Gen schedule in 2025. Aspiring pickleballers aged 23 and younger will have the opportunity to participate in four APP Next Gen Series events and four APP Next Gen II events. Another player development initiative is the launch of the APP Academy in January in Fort Lauderdale for APP Next Gen, APP Collegiate and junior pickleball players ages 12–18.
“We’re thrilled to provide more fans with access to pickleball’s biggest moments, helping elevate the sport to new heights,” said APP Chief Marketing Officer Tom Webb. “Expanding our linear TV coverage in 2025 is not only a testament to pickleball’s growing national appeal but also crucial in giving our pro players the platform they deserve while driving the sport’s continued growth across the country.”
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