{"id":28836,"date":"2026-02-24T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppatourspain.com\/?p=28836"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:01:13","slug":"ppa-canada-launches-2026-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ppatourspain.com\/es\/ppa-canada-launches-2026-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"PPA Canada Lanza el Tour 2026, Trayendo el Pickleball de Clase Mundial al Norte de la Frontera"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four Canadian stops confirmed for 2026 as part of the Carvana PPA Tour\u2019s largest international schedule ever<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Feb. 24, 2026) \u2014<\/strong> PPA Canada, operated by Steve Deakin Pickleball, today announced its inaugural slate of Canadian events for the 2026 season, marking a historic moment for the growth of professional pickleball in the country. As part of the Carvana PPA Tour\u2019s newly expanded global calendar, Canada will host four PPA-sanctioned tournaments in 2026, offering Canadian pros and aspiring pros unprecedented opportunities to compete for PPA ranking points on home soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 Canadian schedule will feature a mix of PPA 125 and PPA 250 events in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Toronto<\/strong>, bringing world-class pickleball to major Canadian markets and showcasing the sport\u2019s rapid rise nationwide. This announcement follows the Carvana PPA Tour\u2019s release of its 2026\u20132027 global schedule, which includes more than 25 international events across PPA Asia, PPA Australia, PPA Italy, and now PPA Canada \u2014 the most globally diverse season in tour history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCanada has a passionate and fast-growing pickleball community, and we\u2019re thrilled to bring top-tier PPA competition to players and fans across the country,\u201d said Steve Deakin, CEO of Steve Deakin Pickleball and PPA Canada Tour Operator. \u201cThese events will give Canadian athletes a clear pathway to the global stage while delivering an unforgettable experience for fans. It\u2019s an exciting moment for the sport in Canada, and we\u2019re just getting started.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Canadian tournaments will contribute to the unified global PPA ranking system, allowing athletes to earn valuable points that count toward qualification for major events, including the Pickleball World Championships and the PPA Finals. The launch of PPA Canada comes at a time of unprecedented momentum for the sport. The Carvana PPA Tour continues to break attendance and broadcast records, with recent U.S. events drawing historic crowds and viewership. The addition of Canadian stops reflects both the sport\u2019s explosive growth and the country\u2019s increasing influence within the global pickleball landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full event details, including dates, venues, and player registration information, will be released in the coming weeks.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Four Canadian stops confirmed for 2026 as part of the Carvana PPA Tour\u2019s largest international schedule ever VANCOUVER, B.C. (Feb. 24, 2026) \u2014 PPA Canada, operated by Steve Deakin Pickleball,
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