Pickleball Canada National Championship

Overview

Pickleplex Social Club will serve as the host venue for the 2026 IG Wealth Management National Championships presented by Hearing Life, taking place August 24–30, 2026, at its Downsview and Vaughan locations in the Greater Toronto Area.

The two purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities will provide a high-quality championship environment, supporting national-level competition across 21 indoor pickleball courts over six days. The event will bring together athletes, officials, and spectators for a premier championship experience in one of Canada’s largest and most diverse metropolitan regions.

The championship is expected to welcome players, officials, volunteers, and spectators from across Canada, contributing to the continued growth and connection of the national pickleball community. Competition will include women’s and men’s singles, women’s and men’s doubles, mixed doubles, and Pickleball Canada’s Provincial Team Competition (PTC), which will take place during the week of competition.

In 2026, the PTC will play an expanded role within Pickleball Canada’s athlete pathway, serving as one of the evaluation components for selection into the National Development Program and supporting the identification and development of athletes as Canada builds its international presence.

Registration

Registration for the 2026 National Championships will open Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST via Pickleball.com

A lottery system will be used for general registration – the high level of interest in events requires this step to maintain fairness in the registration process while keeping pace with the increasing demand for entries.  Individuals may register for the lottery starting Thursday, April 23 at 9:00 am ET on the National Championship Registration site.

The lottery will take place on Thursday, April 30 and successful lottery bids will be notified the same day – registration payment will be required by May 3 to secure their spot. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the spot, which will then be offered to individuals on the waitlist. Please note that for doubles events, both partners must complete payment by May 3. If one or both partners fail to do so, the team will forfeit its spot.

Key Registration Details:

• Registration fee: $165, plus $45 per event entered
• Registration closes August 10, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. ET, however we encourage players to register early as we expect to reach capacity
• Withdrawals or cancellations submitted on or before August 3, 2026, are eligible for a refund less a $15 administrative fee. Requests received after this date are not eligible for a refund. No refunds will be issued after the deadline for any reason, including illness, injury, or unforeseen circumstances.
• Registration for the event will be done through pickleball.com at this this link: National Championship Registration

Event Schedule

August 24 – Age – Mixed Doubles
August 25 – Age – Men’s Doubles, Skill – Women’s Singles 4.0 categories 4.0, Open, Senior Open
August 26 – Age – Women’s Doubles, Skill – Men’s Singles 4.0 categories, Open, Senior Open
August 27 – Provincial Team Competition, Junior Doubles, Skill – Men’s & Women’s Singles categories 3.0 & 3.5
August 28 – Skill – Mixed Doubles, Mixed Doubles Open, Mixed Doubles Senior Open
August 29 – Skill – Men’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles Open, Men’s Doubles Senior Open
August 30 – Skill – Women’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles Open, Women’s Doubles Senior Open

No practice time will be available at Pickleplex Downsview or Vaughan before the event

Hotel Partners

Novotel Toronto North York Hotel
3 Park Home Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6L3
10km from Downsview & 20km from Vaughan Pickleplex

Room Rates: $219 + HST Tax 13% + Municipal Accommodation Tax 8.5%
Executive King Bed, Executive Double Bed, & Executive Family King + Sofa available

Rates are available from August 23 to August 31
Last Day for Booking: July 7th, 2026

Participants can call the hotel reservation directly at 416-733-2929 extension 1 and mention the group name “Pickleball Nationals or BLOCK ID#1869864 

Participants can email: reservations@novotelnorthyork.com, mention group name “Pickleball Nationals or BLOCK ID#1869864

Discounted Breakfast – $18.95 per person with a Buffet Service
Discounted Parking – $15 per car with in and out privileges plus tax, underground parking with 6’2 height clearance

Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre
200 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0B9
11km from Downsview & 3km from Vaughan Pickleplex

Room Rates: $259.00 + taxes per room per night
ONLY Superior Single King Bed with Day Bed rooms available

Rates are available from August 24 to August 31
Last Day for Booking: July 23rd, 2026

Booking link coming soon

Complimentary Parking

Avid Hotel Toronto – Vaughan Southwest
6800 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON L4H 4X8
12km from Downsview & 5km from Vaughan Pickleplex

Room Rates: One King Bed: $189.00+ 13% HST and 4.52% MAT | Two Queen Beds: $199.00 + 13% HST and 4.52% MAT

Rates are available from August 23 to August 31
Last Day for Booking: July 23rd, 2026

Participants can book this special rate only through the private booking link: click here to book

Participants can also call the hotel front desk directly at 416-847-3600, ext. 0 to book a room (please provide the group booking code: PBC)

Complementary parking, complimentary breakfast,  complimentary Wi-Fi

Travel Information

Air Canada Promo Code: CHUVDF21

Applicable Rules

• The booking is to be made to the following city: All Toronto Airports (YTZ, YYZ)
• The travel period begins Tuesday, August 18, 2026 and ends Sunday, September 06, 2026.
• Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
• For North America, 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel, 10% on standard fares & higher. 12% discount on Business Class fares (exception: 5% on the lowest Business Class).
• To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed. Please visit www.aircanada.com/home/ca/en/aco/flights to make a booking online.

WestJet Promo Code: 0W3G6CF

Applicable Rules

• The booking is to be made to the following city: Toronto
• The travel period begins: August 18th, 2026
• The travel period ends: September 6th,026
• 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium base fares for travel within Canada and between Canada & US
• No discount will apply to Ultra Basic or Business class bookings.
• To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed. Please visit www.westjet.com to make a booking online.

Nationals Participant Eligibility

The Nationals are CLOSED events.

This event is limited to participants who possess one of the following, proof of which will be required at check-in:

1. Valid Canadian passport or Nexus card
2. Secure Certificate of Indian Status
3. Permanent Resident Card
4. Canadian Birth Certificate
5. Canadian Citizenship Certificate
6. Canadian Citizenship Card

Participants of the Nationals must be current members of Pickleball Canada

Please head to our 2026 Nationals FAQ’s for any additional information surrounding the event.

2025 Provincial Team Competition Winners

Gold – Team British Columbia

Silver – Team Ontario

Bronze – Team Manitoba

FOR FULL 2025 PROVINCIAL TEAM COMPETITION RESULTS CLICK HERE

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2025 EVENT RECAP VIDEO

2024 EVENT RECAP VIDEO

National Championship Bid Book

Interested in hosting a Pickleball Canada Championship in 2027, 2028, or 2029? Review the RFP bid book HERE for all the hosting requirements and bid submission details.

Canadian National Championships

The site is determined through a bid process; see above to submit your bid to host. 

• 2022 – Kingston, Ontario
• 2023 – Regina, Saskatchewan
• 2024 – Halifax, Nova Scotia
• 2025 – Winnipeg, Manitoba
• 2026 – Toronto, Ontario
• 2027 – TBC