The PPA Challenger Series announce its 2027 season schedule on Wednesday, the series' third season.

The 2027 calendar brings the circuit to more of the country than ever before, with seven new tour stops and the return of 11 fan-favorite events. 2026 PPA Challenger Series tournaments averaged 400 players per tournament, representing all 50 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C., the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

With a commitment to fostering growth and development within the pickleball community, the PPA Challenger Series aims to nurture emerging talent, encourage participation, and ultimately elevate the sport at all levels. Spanning the country with 18 tour stops in 2027, the series features amateur and aspiring professional players battling for victory and chasing their dreams.

The 2027 season also marks a significant step forward in the series' competitive and partner footprint. The schedule includes five 250-point tournaments, up from four in 2026, giving players more opportunities to earn valuable World Pickleball Ranking points against top-tier competition. The series is also expanding its relationship with Life Time, which will host eight tournaments at its premier pickleball destinations in 2027, up from two in 2026. In addition, All 2027 PPA Challenger Series events will be played with the LT Pro 48, the official ball of the PPA Tour.

"The 2027 PPA Challenger Series schedule is our most ambitious yet, bringing high-level pickleball to 18 unique markets across the country and giving more players, fans, and communities a front-row seat to America’s fastest-growing sport,” said Tanner Groff, Vice President of PPA Challenger Series. “Our expanded partnership with Life Time is central to our schedule and together we're pairing world-class facilities with a competitive platform that gives rising pros a clear path to the sport's biggest stage. PPA Challenger tournaments are where the next generation proves itself, and where local players see what's possible. As pro pickleball continues to evolve, we're building it from the ground up; stronger pathways, better events, and a sport that grows through the communities that love it."

New stops for 2027 include: Jacksonville, FL; Ocotillo, AZ; Peachtree Corners (Atlanta), GA; Chicago, IL; Roseville, CA; Chanhassen, MN; and Richmond, VA.

Returning stops include: Houston; Auburn-Opelika, AL.; St. George, UT; Wilson, NC; Fort Collins, CO; Macon, GA; Seattle; Harbour Island, FL; Punta Gorda, FL.

The full 2027 PPA Challenger Series schedule can be found below:

Jacksonville, FL [HUB Jacksonville] Jan. 8-10, 2027

Ocotillo, AZ [Life Time Ocotillo] Jan. 22-24, 2027

Peachtree Corners, GA [Life Time Peachtree Corners] Feb. 5-7, 2027

Houston [Life Time Kingwood] March 5-7, 2027

Auburn-Opelika, AL [Opelika Pickleball Club] April 16-18, 2027

Black Desert, UT [Black Desert Resort] April 30-May 2, 2027

Wilson, NC [Burt Gillette Athletic Complex] May 7-9, 2027

Fort Collins, CO [Zero Zero Two] May 21-23, 2027

Chicago [Life Time North Shore] June 4-6, 2027

Roseville, CA [Life Time Roseville] June 18-20, 2027

Chanhassen, MN [Life Time Chanhassen] July 9-11, 2027

Macon, GA [Rhythm & Rally] July 23-25, 2027

Seattle [Sideout Tsunami] August 6-8, 2027

TBA August 20-22, 2027

Richmond, VA [Pouncey Tract Park] Sept. 10-12, 2027

Punta Gorda, FL [Pickleplex] Sept. 24-26, 2027

TBA Oct. 8-10, 2027

Harbour Island, FL [Life Time Harbour Island] Oct. 22-24, 2027

*Dates are subject to change

The PPA Challenger Series powered by JOOLA is an exhilarating experience for amateur players, offering them an incredible opportunity to take their game to the next level alongside aspiring professionals seeking to join the ranks of the world's preeminent pickleball tour.