The 2026 APP Tour Championships run December 3 to 6 at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale, with a second event, APP Next Fort Lauderdale, following December 11 to 13 at the same venue. Both are sanctioned by the Association of Pickleball Players and open to players from the 3.0 skill level through pro, across multiple age brackets. Registration for the Tour Championships is open through late November at TheAPP.global/FortLauderdale. Source: the APP's own announcement and USA Pickleball's tournament listings, checked October 26, 2026.
The Fort: the APP's home court
The Fort sits at 891 SW 34th Street inside Snyder Park and serves as the Association of Pickleball Players' global headquarters. The facility has 43 courts total, 14 weatherproof indoor courts and 29 outdoor courts, plus a stadium court built for televised matches. Both a day-pass Play Pass and membership plans are available. Call (954) 222-1965 to check availability for casual play during tournament week, since courts get reserved for matches on event days. Source: playthefort.com, checked October 26, 2026. See the full listing for The Fort.
What to expect
The APP Tour Championships close out the pro season with a Championship Court broadcast nationally, alongside amateur divisions competing for medals the same week. The APP's own announcement lists spectator access, food and drink, and official merchandise as part of the event. APP Next Fort Lauderdale the following week runs the same format for amateur and Challenger-level players under USA Pickleball's MMP sanctioning.
Other places to play pickleball in Fort Lauderdale
If The Fort is booked for tournament play, the city runs several free public options:
- Benneson Park, 1330 SW 33rd Ter: 8 free outdoor courts, no lights.
- George English Park, 1101 Bayview Dr: 8 free outdoor courts, lit for night play.
- Holiday Park, 1150 G Harold Martin Dr: 6 free outdoor courts, lit for night play.
None of these take reservations for casual play; courts run on a first-come basis.
See every pickleball location in Fort Lauderdale, including court counts, fees and hours, on the Fort Lauderdale pickleball courts page.