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Pro Pickleball's elite arrive in McKinney March 9-15
By media release
Mar 10, 2026
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Tickets for the 2026 Veolia Texas Open are still on sale- March 9-15 at The Courts of McKinney.
The biggest superstars on the Carvana PPA Tour, Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, Genie Bouchard, Anna Bright, and more, compete.
Over 1000 amateur players registered to play!

Dallas, Texas -- Pickleball fans from around the Metroplex can still see the best players in the world clash at the Veolia Texas Open, and possibly see pickleball's best player have a record-setting day!

Taking place at The Courts of McKinney from March 9-15, 2026, the tournament welcomes fans to pickleball heaven where attendees can expect unique sponsorship experiences, unmatched shopping attractions, and delicious local fare all while rubbing elbows with the biggest superstars in pickleball. Carvana PPA Tour events boast unrivaled energy and allow everyone to experience the highest level of America's fastest growing sport, which has seen over 300% growth over the last three years.

Anna Leigh Waters celebrates her title in women’s singles at the 2026 Mesa Cup.


This week-long tournament presents fans and media with the opportunity to watch the best professionals compete for the biggest payouts in the sport. Among the competitors will be Nike athlete and the winningest pickleball player of all-time, women's world No.1 Anna Leigh  Waters. She will be competing against other superstar players like multi-time champion Ben Johns and men's world No.1 Hunter Johnson. Also in the field are Wimbledon finalist Genie Bouchard, and local stars Blaine Hovenier and Michael Loyd.

"North Texas is the home of professional pickleball in the United States and we are proud to return our spring tournament, the Veolia Texas Open, to The Courts of McKinney," said Connor Pardoe, Founder & CEO of the Carvana PPA Tour. "Fans in the Metroplex and beyond are invited to come out and witness the best of best in America's fastest growing sport put on an unmatched display of pickleball excellence."
Interviews with players and Carvana PPA Tour executives, done remotely, on-site or in-studio, are available to schedule, to do so, please email Nathan Boschult.

The Carvana PPA Tour's Veolia Texas Open offers an unforgettable experience for all. Join pickleball fans from around the world as they come together at The Courts of McKinney and witness the excitement, drama and unmatched passion of professional pickleball.