Pickleball is the sport of the summer: Where to watch pro events in 2023

Forget beach days — pickleball seems to be everywhere this summer and, wherever we look, people are trading in their pool essentials for paddles to work out under the sun.

And for the days when you feel like sitting rather than sweating, there are pickleball events all over the U.S. to check out.

You can cheer on pros like Ben Johns, Dekel Bar, Tyson McGuffin and more at the Vulcan Tournament of Champions and USA Pickleball National Championships.

Best of all, tickets for all PPA events are available right here, right now.

Some of them are only $25 before fees on Vivid Seats too.

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PPA 2023 schedule

A complete calendar including all upcoming games, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.

What Is Pickleball?

It’s no wonder pickleball has become so popular among people of all ages. The paddle sport is perfect to play under the sun: it’s tennis meets badminton meets ping-pong and a great way to socialize and tap into your competitive spirit. Not to mention, it’s relatively easy to pick up and is low-impact cardio compared to soccer or running. 

But don’t be fooled — pickleball is still a great workout. According to a 2016 study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 12 middle-aged players burned 40% more calories during a 30-minute pickleball game than during 30 minutes of walking.

Kaitlyn Kerr, owner of the Las Vegas Night Owls, a professional pickleball team in Major League Pickleball was slated to become a professional soccer player before injuring her knee.

“I needed seven surgeries. I couldn’t find a sport that didn’t hurt my knee — until pickleball,” she said.

“It filled a huge void for me. It’s a sport that you can continuously learn. The eagerness to master it keeps people coming back.”

Pickleball for Pride

In honor of Pride Month, BYOMA is hosting a “Pickleball for Pride” event at City Pickle, Wollman Rink in Central Park on Tuesday, June 20th.

The event will feature pickleball instructors, racquets, snacks, beverages, and a large selection of BYOMA beauty products. 

BYOMA is known for its approachable, accessible, and affordable skincare. For the second year in a row, they are partnering with GLSEN for the event, a non-profit supporting LGBTQIA+ youth by creating safe and inclusive school environments. In honor of Pickleball for Pride, BYOMA is donating $20,000 to support the organization’s work.

Huge concerts in 2023

If you want to catch a show after a thrilling pickleball contest, there are no shortage of options this summer.

Here are just five tours we can’t wait to catch these next few months.

• Guns N’ Roses

• Alicia Keys

• Weezer

• Drake

• Beck with Phoenix

Want to see who else is on the road? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here to find out.