August 2026 was an unforgettable month in pickleball!

From the biggest Major League Pickleball (MLP) moments and the 2026 MLP Championship to major PPA Tour announcements, pro pickleball news, viral moments, celebrity appearances, new pickleball brands and products, and everything happening off the court, this video covers everything you missed in pickleball this month.

We’re breaking down the latest pickleball industry news, including the launch of PPA Europe, the new World Pickleball Rankings, PPA Tour’s “Be the Best” slogan, MLP’s record-breaking TV viewership, Pickleball.com’s Game Maker app, new partnerships, pickleball fashion and gear, and even the viral Times Square pickleball ball. Plus, catch up on what your favorite professional pickleball players were doing off the court, including Anna Leigh Waters, Parris Todd, Catherine Parenteau, Federico Staksrud, Genie Bouchard, Grayson Goldin, and more.

We’ll also recap the action from the MLP Playoffs and Finals, including Tina Pisnik’s incredible ATP, Zane Navratil’s heated moment, and the New Jersey 5s defeating the St. Louis Shock in a Dreambreaker to become the 2026 MLP Champions.