Pickleball Kingdom is pleased to announce that the winners of the first-ever pickleball competition reality series, Pickleball Kingdom Paddle Battle, will have the chance to compete on the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour, paving the way for a new route from professional pickleball to competition reality television.
On January 14, 2026, Pickleball Kingdom Paddle Battle had its YouTube debut. The innovative series offers an intimate glimpse at the drive, stress, and tenacity needed to succeed at the top level of the sport by fusing intense competition with gripping storytelling. The series keeps the game accessible to new fans while showcasing top competition.
The Paddle Battle champions will compete on the APP Tour beginning in March 2026 as part of this chance. One of the most well-known professional pickleball tours in the sport, the APP Tour offers participants a great platform to compete against elite players and hosts events all across the country.
“Paddle Battle was created to put players in the spotlight and create meaningful opportunities,” stated Ace Rodrigues, Founder and CEO of Pickleball Kingdom and creator of Paddle Battle. “These athletes have earned the opportunity to take the next step, and the APP Tour provides the platform for them to compete, grow, and establish themselves at the professional level. This partnership is about elevating players, opening doors, and continuing to push the sport of pickleball forward.”
Additionally, the collaboration offers the APP Tour a special chance to reach a new and expanding pickleball fan base. Through partnerships with Pickleball Kingdom and Paddle Battle, the APP Tour promotes professional pickleball while highlighting up-and-coming players and creative routes to the sport.
“The APP is thrilled to join Pickleball Kingdom for season one of Paddle Battle,” stated APP Founder Ken Herrmann. “The passion, camaraderie, and competitive spirit of Paddle Battle embody what APP pickleball is all about, and we’re proud to support all the players pursuing their pickleball dreams.”
By fusing competition, narrative, and fan interaction, Paddle Battle is revolutionizing pickleball through this collaboration with the APP Tour, inspiring the next generation of pickleball fans and elevating up-and-coming players.
“This partnership is a powerful way to expand pickleball’s reach beyond traditional audiences. By aligning Paddle Battle with the APP Tour, we’re creating more visibility for the sport, more opportunities for players, and more ways for new fans to discover and engage with pickleball,” stated Mitch Kistner, Vice President of Marketing, Pickleball Kingdom.
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