Pickleball Canada has officially launched its Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a host for the 2027 Pickleball Canada National Championships, the organization’s premier event. Hosted annually, the National Championship brings together 800+ pickleball players in the country, celebrating excellence in play from recreational athletes to elite competitors. The event delivers significant economic, community, and sport-development benefits to the host region while celebrating excellence in Canadian pickleball.
Hosting the Pickleball Canada National Championships leaves a lasting legacy for the local community, positioning the host region as a hub for the continued growth of pickleball while welcoming athletes from coast to coast. The event generates meaningful economic benefits through participant registrations, local sponsorships, merchandise, and eligibility for municipal, provincial, and federal sport hosting grants.
Beyond the economic impact, hosting elevates the profile of the host city and club on a national stage, creates valuable volunteer and community engagement opportunities, and strengthens local pickleball culture. From a sport development perspective, the National Championships shine a spotlight on local facilities and provide access to promotional initiatives that help grow and sustain the sport long after the event concludes.
Through the 2027 Request for Proposals process, Pickleball Canada is seeking hosts that can demonstrate strong operational capability, access to high quality facilities, experienced event management personnel, and the ability to support and collaborate closely with Pickleball Canada staff in delivering a premier national championship experience.
Interested parties must submit a Letter of Intent by March 2, 2026. Full bid proposals are due by April 1, 2026. Proposals will be reviewed by Pickleball Canada, with a successful host expected to be announced following the evaluation process.
Please review the full RFP document that outlines hosting requirements, evaluation criteria, event scope, and submission details.The full RFP document can be found here.
For more information or questions regarding the RFP process, interested parties may contact tamara.edwards@pickleballcanada.org
About Pickleball Canada
Pickleball Canada is the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in Canada. The Canadian Pickleball Association was established in 2009 and then incorporated as Pickleball Canada in 2011. The organization works to promote and develop the sport at all levels, from grassroots to high performance. Their mission is to promote the growth and development of pickleball across the country by providing leadership, resources, and opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels. Pickleball Canada is responsible for the coordination and delivery of pickleball events across the country, including the National and Regional Championships, which brings together top players from across Canada to compete for the title of national champion. With a growing number of players and clubs across the country, pickleball is Canada’s fastest-growing sport and Pickleball Canada is at the forefront of this exciting movement. For more information, please contact info@pickleballcanada.org or visit pickleballcanada.org.