Pro Pickleball Heads to Wellington: PPA Tour Australia Crosses the Tasman
| March 23, 2026
The PPA Tour Australia is heading back to New Zealand and Wellington is about to find out what tour-level pickleball looks like up close.
Mark the calendar: June 12–14, the Renouf Tennis Centre plays host to the PPA 125 Wellington, the first PPA Tour Australia event on New Zealand soil in 2026, and one of the most anticipated stops on the calendar.
A Venue Built for Big Moments
The Renouf Tennis Centre is one of New Zealand’s premier racquet sports facilities, and it’s about to get a pickleball makeover. Expect a fast, competitive atmosphere with tour-standard courts and a field that will draw players from across New Zealand and Australia.
Who to Watch
The women’s draw is set to be fierce. Andie Dikosavljevic arrives in Wellington off the back of her Sydney 125 singles title and will be one of the hottest tickets in the pro field. Sarah Burr is a player who consistently performs on the big stage and will push hard across every draw she enters. On the men’s side, Zach Grabovic and Mitch Hargreaves, fresh from podium finishes in Sydney will be aiming to go one better, while New Zealand’s own top local talent will be fired up to perform in front of a home crowd. Watch this space for confirmed player announcements as the field takes shape.
Last Year’s Auckland Champions Set the Bar
At the 2025 PPA Auckland event, the standard was high and the competition fierce. Kenta Miyoshi took Men’s Doubles gold, Andie Dikosavljevic claimed the Women’s Singles title, and Zach Grabovic took out the Men’s Doubles with Robert Stirling, results that will motivate the chasing pack heading into Wellington.
Not Just the Pros!
The PPA 125 Wellington isn’t just a pro event, it’s a full tournament experience for players of every level. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or stepping onto a tour court for the first time, Wellington has something for you:
- Play your level: divisions spanning from 3.49 and below all the way through to 4.5+, across singles, doubles, and mixed
- Earn rated match experience: every game counts toward your DUPR rating
- All ages welcome: age group categories ensure you’re competing against your peers
- Podium to Worlds: every medal earned on tour contributes to your pathway to international competition
- The atmosphere: competing in the same venue, on the same courts, alongside some of Australasia’s best pros is an experience that simply doesn’t happen anywhere else
- PPA Medal: custom PPA Wellington medals that will look great in any collection.
This is your chance to test your game, measure yourself against the best players in your region, and be part of something bigger than your local comp. Don’t leave it too late these events fill fast.
Get in Early – VIP Early Sign-Up Club
Registration is not yet open, but players who join the VIP Early Sign-Up Club will be first in line when entries go live, and with a sweet little discount. With events consistently reaching capacity ahead of close, getting in early is the smart move.
Wellington is going to be something special. Don’t miss it.
Register to receive your VIP discount code for event entry and get your code drop to your inbox on March 27th when VIP pre-registration opens!
Get Involved
Are you interested in getting involved in the 2026 PPA Australia Tour? Brands, vendors, volunteers or event crew? Reach out to keale@ppatour.com.au
Secure your place on the 2026 PPA Australia Tour, lock in early bird savings, join the leaderboards, chase the medals, and play where the pros play.
