Arizona Athletic Grounds ยท Mesa, AZ
Mesa Cup is the biggest points event of the young 2026 season. At 1,500 points โ 50% more than Cape Coral โ this is where early-season separation happens. Players who podium here will have a commanding lead in the standings heading into the spring swing.
The season opener in Cape Coral will have just wrapped up. Who looked sharp? Who disappointed? Mesa Cup is the immediate chance to confirm or deny the early storylines. Winners will try to build momentum; losers will be hungry for redemption.
The MLP trade deadline just passed on Feb 15. New teammates are now locked in, and those fresh partnerships will be tested immediately on the PPA tour. Watch for new doubles pairings trying to find chemistry under pressure.
Ben Johns skipped singles at Cape Coral โ will he enter the singles draw at Mesa Cup? With 1,500 points available, the incentive is higher. If he plays, the men's singles draw instantly becomes must-watch television.
With the trade deadline behind us, MLP rosters are now final. Players traded to new teams are adjusting to new dynamics โ both in the locker room and on the court. How those transitions shake out will show up in PPA results.
February in Mesa means mid-70s and sunny โ perfect pickleball weather on paper. But the desert air is dry, balls play differently, and players coming off the humidity of Cape Coral will need to adjust.
| Day | Round | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Feb 16 | Pro Qualifying | All Day | YouTube โ PPA Streamed Courts (expected) |
| Tue Feb 17 | Round 1 (Main Draw) | All Day | YouTube โ PPA Streamed Courts (expected) |
| Wed Feb 18 | Round 2 | All Day | YouTube โ PPA Streamed Courts (expected) |
| Thu Feb 19 | Round of 16 | TBD | PickleballTV (expected) |
| Fri Feb 20 | Quarterfinals | TBD | PickleballTV (expected) |
| Sat Feb 21 | Semifinals | TBD | PickleballTV (expected) |
| Sun Feb 22 | ๐ Championships | TBD | PickleballTV (expected) |
Schedule is projected based on Cape Coral format. Official times will be updated when released. MonโWed expected free on YouTube. ThuโSun on PickleballTV.
Pro matches broadcast on PickleballTV (ThuโSun). Early rounds expected free on YouTube (MonโWed).
Watch on PickleballTV โ๐ Draws will be released closer to the event.
Check back for full brackets once they're published by the PPA Tour.
Coming soon โ predictions will drop after Cape Coral wraps up.
Coming soon โ daily previews will be published as the event approaches.
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