Pickleball enthusiasts have a new reason to celebrate as the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) introduces the PPA Challenger Series powered by JOOLA. This dynamic new grassroots tour creates a structured pathway for aspiring professionals to join the prestigious Carvana PPA Tour, while also offering amateur players of all ages and skill levels opportunities to enhance their game alongside the pros.The PPA Challenger Series is set to make its mark in 2025, with more than a dozen tour stops planned across the U.S., including Evansville’s Wesselman Park from September 19–21, 2025. The series emphasizes inclusivity, competition, and the growth of pickleball at all levels. This tournament is hosted by Explore Evansville with support from the Evansville Regional Sports Commission (ERSC) and Evansville Community Pickleball Association (ECPA). The Evansville PPA Challenger is projected to be the largest tournament hosted at Wesselman Park to date with 500-700 players expected to compete.About the PPA Challenger Series
- Pro Division Eligibility: Players ranked outside the PPA Tour’s Top 20 are eligible to compete.
- Challenger Rankings: Players’ top 16 Challenger events contribute to leaderboard standings.
- Pathway to the PPA Tour: Winners of Challenger events gain entry to select PPA Tour Open events.
- Integrated Point System: Challenger Series points contribute to Carvana PPA Tour rankings.
The 2025 schedule includes stops across the country. For the full schedule and updates, visit the PPA Tour website. To register to play in the Evansville PPA Challenger series, visit the tournament registration link.
