Tours & ratings

APP Tour

also called APP, Association of Pickleball Players

Pro and amateur tour with strong international + senior-pro coverage. Sanctioned by USA Pickleball.

Last revised 3w ago

The APP Tour runs alongside the PPA but with a wider amateur + senior-pro focus and a more global event calendar. Sanctioned by USA Pickleball.

Many players who haven't broken into the PPA's main draw earn ranking points and prize money on the APP. The tours are competitive in some markets (overlapping pro draws) and complementary in others (different age groups, regions).

Related terms

PPA Tour
The largest pro pickleball circuit. Year-round tournament series in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across the US and abroad.
Sanctioned event
A tournament that's certified by a governing body (USA Pickleball, IPF). Sanctioned results count toward official ratings + ranking points.

APP Tour

PPA Tour

Sanctioned event