DALLAS, TX - The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) is officially moving to South Florida.

As its first tournament of the year gets underway in Punta Gorda, the tour announced in a press release Thursday its plans to establish its headquarters on the other side of the state at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The facility is located within the 93-acre Snyder Park adjacent to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It features 43 pickleball courts, including 14 that are weatherproof, and the world’s first designated pickleball stadium.

“Our new headquarters and training facility provides the Association of Pickleball Players an incredible opportunity to grow beyond hosting world-class events,” said APP founder Ken Herrmann. “We cannot wait to officially call South Florida—the epicenter of pickleball action—our home.”

In addition to housing the organization’s headquarters, The Fort will also serve as the official training home for the APP Next Gen National Team.

The facility is set to host its grand opening in 2024, in time for the APP’s final major of the year in December.

Co-founders Brad Tuckman and Rich Campillo hope that The Fort will become a community hub for pickleball players all throughout south Florida.

“Aligning with the APP was a natural choice, as their vision mirrors our own—to elevate the game while honoring its inclusive roots as a sport for everyone, whether for social play or professional ambition,” said Tuckman. “With the APP playing a central role in our training and development initiatives, we’re now even better positioned to establish The Fort as the premier pickleball destination, providing a perfect blend of competition and unparalleled entertainment for everyone.”

For more information about The Fort, visit playthefort.com.