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The RTF pickleball centre in Krasnogorsk will host the tournament on six indoor courts. Entry is open to players aged 14+ with permanent or temporary residence registration in the Moscow Region, with a maximum of two events per player. Applications close at 23:59 on November 17. See the federation’s announcement for full entry requirements.
Source: Russian Tennis Federation
The beginner-level coaching seminar took place on October 15–16 at the Krasnogorsk pickleball centre. The federation’s latest recap reports that 42 participants from 11 regions completed it successfully. Ruslan Nurmatov covered technique, rules and methods for teaching beginners, followed by written and on-court assessments.
Source: Russian Tennis Federation
The Russian Tennis Federation confirmed that both women’s singles finalists will travel to Turkey: champion Sofia Sharonova and runner-up Karina Kashtanyer. A sponsor is supporting Kashtanyer’s trip, adding to the previously announced prize packages for European Open 2026.
Source: Russian Tennis Federation
The National Tennis Centre announced the seasonal reopening of three outdoor courts, with paddles and balls available to rent.
Source: Russian Tennis Federation
Players from across Russia competed on 12 dedicated courts at the new federation centre during the May 29–31 championship.
Source: Russian Tennis Federation
Asia Domestic leads Group A and Australia tops Group B after the opening day in Texas, both with two wins and no losses. Group play concludes on October 31, with the top two teams in each group advancing. The semifinals and final take place November 1 at Brookhaven Country Club.
Source: Pickleball.com
PPA World Championships runs November 2–8 at Brookhaven Country Club, Texas. PPA Tour’s YouTube channel will show qualifying on November 2. Main-draw coverage on PickleballTV starts November 3 at 11am Central (8pm Moscow); finals coverage begins November 8 at 10am Central (7pm Moscow). The official guide covers the full week; schedules may change.
Source: Pickleball.com
MLP has announced that Houston Hammers will join for the 2027 season, with Hugh Zhang leading the new ownership group. Plans include a league event in Houston alongside the club’s senior and junior teams. Player acquisition details and the season schedule will be announced later.
Source: Major League Pickleball
Every pro gold medallist at the second PPA Tour Canada event was under 18. Andrew Caldarella (17), Kelly Goodnow (14) and Elsie Hendershot (13) each won two titles. Danny Phillips, 16, took men’s singles, while Caldarella partnered with 16-year-old Braden Jacobson to win men’s doubles.
Source: Pickleball.com
Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud beat Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio 11–6, 11–8. Hunter Johnson and Andie Dikosavljevic won the singles titles. Anna Leigh Waters took women’s doubles with Anna Bright and mixed doubles with Ben Johns. The tournament closed the 2026 PPA Tour Asia calendar.
Source: PPA Tour Asia
The first four PPA Asia 500 events are scheduled for Bangkok on January 27–31, Manila on February 24–28, Penang on March 16–20 and Ho Chi Minh City on March 31–April 4, 2027. Thailand and the Philippines will host the tour for the first time. Further calendar announcements will follow.
Source: PPA Tour Asia
Kate Fahey won singles and mixed doubles with Eric Oncins. Sofia Sewing took women’s doubles with Catherine Parenteau. Elliott Schupp and Jaume Martinez Vich won the men’s doubles final 11–4, 4–11, 11–4. Sewing, Schupp and Martinez Vich each earned their first PPA titles. John Lucian Goins claimed the men’s singles crown.
Source: Pickleball.com
Hunter Johnson beat Christian Alshon 11–8, 5–11, 11–8 in the Australia Pickleball Cup men’s singles final. Andie Dikosavljevic won women’s singles. Gabe Tardio and Tyra Hurricane Black each took two golds: together in mixed doubles and with Hayden Patriquin and Jorja Johnson respectively in men’s and women’s doubles.
Source: Pickleball.com
The series’ third season has 18 stops, including seven new events. Five tournaments will award 250 ranking points to the winners. The season is scheduled to start in Jacksonville on January 8–10. The series welcomes amateurs and aspiring professionals; dates remain subject to change.
Source: Pickleball.com
Anna Leigh Waters won singles, women’s doubles with Anna Bright and mixed doubles with Ben Johns for her 45th Triple Crown. The mixed win was her 200th PPA title. Roscoe Bellamy beat Chris Haworth 11–4, 11–5 in the singles final. Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud took men’s doubles gold, defeating Nico Acevedo and Jaume Martinez Vich 11–1, 11–6.
Source: PPA Tour
Japan’s team has unveiled its name and logo, with Yuta Funemizu as captain. THE DOTS TOKYO host Manila Helios and Malayan Stripes on November 13, the league’s opening day, before visiting Viet Panthers in Vietnam on November 21. The team was jointly established by TBS Holdings and dentsu Sports & Entertainment.
Source: MLP Asia
Viet Panthers launched in Ho Chi Minh City with four Vietnamese players alongside Tama Shimabukuro and Kaitlyn Christian. Quan Do is captain, and AP Sports Club is the home venue. MLP Asia begins November 13, with the team’s home competition day scheduled for November 21. The league’s semifinals and final follow in December.
Source: MLP Asia
Junior PPA Select Team will have two development squads: 14-and-under and 18-and-under. Players will be selected after the November 5–8 Junior Pickleball World Championships in Texas, with the program starting January 1, 2027. Selected athletes will receive specialised training and mentorship from PPA professionals.
Source: PPA TourSelected by PicklePoint. Dates refer to source publications unless marked as an event or verification date. Confirm schedules and entry details with organisers. Selection updated: 31 October 2026.
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