The 2026 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships are underway this week, from October 31 to November 8, 2026 at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. This is our event week update: what is on each day, how to watch from home and how to get to the venue. For the full background, including tickets and how Nationals differs from the PPA Tour's Worlds, see our guide USA Pickleball Nationals 2026: Dates, Schedule, and Tickets.
What's on this week
The official schedule lists which divisions compete each day. Match times, court assignments and brackets can change, so check it on the day.
| Day | Divisions listed |
|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | Junior boys' and girls' doubles, APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Series Championships, Wheelchair co-ed doubles, Mixed doubles (65-85+) |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Junior mixed doubles, Junior boys' and girls' singles, Collegiate Championships, Wheelchair co-ed singles, Men's doubles (65-80+), Women's singles (65-80+) |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Wheelchair hybrid doubles, Men's singles (65-80+), Women's doubles (65-80+) |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Mixed doubles (50-64) |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Men's doubles (50-64), Women's singles (50-64), Pro round of 32 (mixed doubles, men's doubles, men's singles) |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Men's singles (50-64), Women's doubles (50-64), Pro round of 16 (all five pro events) |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Mixed doubles (19-49) |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Women's singles (19-49), Men's doubles (19-49), Champion Pro and Masters Pro doubles, Pro men's doubles and singles semifinals |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Women's doubles (19-49), Men's singles (19-49), Masters Pro singles, Pro gold and bronze medal matches in all five events |
According to the FAQ page, the pro events are a 32 team single elimination draw seeded on APP points, with one round per day from November 4 to November 8. The FAQ lists a prize purse of $225,000+ for the designated professional divisions and names the Franklin X-40 as the official tournament ball.
How to watch
The livestream page says every match is livestreamed and recorded by VS Sports. The official site menu also lists a Watch on QVC+ option, so check the official site for Championship Court coverage.
Getting there
- Venue: Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 West Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, CA. The FAQ says competition takes place across 54 courts, with five practice courts and dinking courts.
- Flying in: the FAQ lists San Diego International Airport (SAN) as the closest airport, about 15 to 20 minutes from downtown San Diego depending on traffic.
- Parking: on-site parking at Barnes Tennis Center is listed at $50 a day. Free off-site parking is available just east of SeaWorld, with a shuttle at $10 per group per day.
- Entry: General Admission is free but reserved on Tixr. From Wednesday, November 4, General Admission seating at Championship Court is limited to the bleacher section.
- Good to know: the event is cashless, and outside food and drinks are not allowed, except water.
Gear for a long day on site
Our Unleash Tournament Bag is listed as a bag for pickleball and padel, with dedicated spaces for rackets, shoes, clothing, accessories and hydration. If you are playing, the FAQ says paddle testing is mandatory and a backup paddle is encouraged, so it helps to have room for two.
Our Unleash paddles include the Sender Pro X, Sigma Super and Ghost X. For outdoor practice once you are home, Cannonballz outdoor balls come in a 10 pack with 40 holes per ball.
Details come from the official Nationals pages as of October 28, 2026. Schedules can change with the weather, so check usapickleballnationals.com before you go.
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