2026 APC Championship Series: Dates, Events, and How to Play
The Ace Pickleball Club Championship Series, delivered with DoorDash is back for 2026, and it is built for APC Members of all abilities who want a fun, competitive way to test their game, meet new players, and chase a spot toward the 2027 APC National Championship.
Whether you are stepping into your first structured tournament or you live for a bracket run, this series gives you a clear path to compete at your level with divisions that span Beginner (2.5) through Open (5.0+), plus Under 50 and 50+ age groups.
What Is the APC Championship Series?
The Championship Series is a Members-only set of tournament weekends hosted across participating Ace Pickleball Clubs.
A few things to know up front:
Included with Membership: Championship Series tournament participation is free for Members (Trial Members are not eligible).
DUPR reporting: 2026 Championship Series events (and the National Championship) will be submitted to DUPR, and players must connect their DUPR account prior to registration.
Tournament format: Events use pool play followed by a playoff, with division finals played as best 2 out of 3 to 11 (win by 2).
Key Dates for the 2026 Season
Event 1: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles
February 21 & 22, 2026
Saturday, February 21
Men’s and Women’s Doubles: Under 50 Divisions
Mixed Doubles: 50+ Divisions
Sunday, February 22
Men’s and Women’s Doubles: 50+ Divisions
Mixed Doubles: Under 50 Divisions
Event 2: Team Event
May 16 & 17, 2026
Event 3: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles
August 22 & 23, 2026
Event Breakdown
Doubles Weekends (Men’s, Women’s, Mixed)
Doubles weekends are your chance to compete with a partner in your preferred format and division. Skill levels available (varies by event type, but includes):
Beginner (2.5), Intermediate (3.0), Intermediate Plus (3.5), Advanced (4.0), Advanced Plus (4.5), Open (5.0+).
If you do not have a partner for an event, APC includes a “Find a Partner” feature in the registration site, and your club team can also help you connect with potential partners.
The Team Event Weekend
If you love team energy, sideline momentum, and Club pride, the Team Event weekend is where it all comes together. Team Event competition follows the Championship Series structure, including eligibility requirements (active Members in good standing) and match formats that begin with pool play followed by playoffs.
How to Register
Registration links are available through:
Tip: Make sure your DUPR account is linked to your APC account before you begin registration.
Plan Ahead for Tournament Weekends
During tournament hours, Open Play is not available, but may return after events wrap each day.
Ready to Compete?
The 2026 APC Championship Series is designed to be approachable, structured, and exciting, with divisions for newer players, seasoned competitors, and everyone in between. Grab a partner (or let APC help you find one), pick your division, and jump into the APC Championship Series!