May 2026 Pickleball Roundup
May 2026 Pickleball Updates
- Professional pickleball opens its Canadian season in Toronto with over 500 fans expected each day.
- Nova Scotia sets a provincial registration record with 575 players at the Bedford Provincials.
- Four Ontario tournaments span the province from Kingston to Peterborough.
- Alberta closes its indoor calendar with cash prizes on the line in Calgary.
- 2026 Nationals registration is open now at Pickleplex Downsview and Vaughan.
CNPL Season 4 Kickoff at The Picklr in Etobicoke
Season four of the Canadian National Pickleball League opens May 9 and 10 at The Picklr Toronto West in Etobicoke, and by every measure it's the biggest professional pickleball event this city has seen. Toronto United is hosting. All eight franchises are in the building. Over 500 fans are expected each day, and the club sold 250 early-bird tickets in under 10 days.
For a league in its fourth year, those numbers say something. They say the community that has been showing up game after game, season after season, is real, and it keeps growing.
Total Sport Solutions has been with Toronto United since day one. Four consecutive years through the championship win in year one, the tough stretch in year two, and the finals run in year three. We will be courtside again in season four.
"Total Sport Solutions has been with us since day one, through the highs of winning in year one to the lows of year two and back to the finals in year three. Not many brands can say that. We want to win for them."
What keeps us invested isn't just the scoreboard. Toronto United has introduced more than 250 people to pickleball through free community activations at Cadillac Fairview properties across the city. Getting into malls, putting paddles in kids' hands. That's the part of this partnership that matters most.
Season four also marks the first time the league travels to the Maritimes, with a regular season split scheduled for Stratford, Prince Edward Island. The league wraps in Vancouver at the end of August, with championship finals to follow in September. Eight teams. A national circuit. A sport that keeps filling rooms it didn't use to know existed.
Ontario: The Competitive Season Begins
Pickleball Ontario Eastern Regional
May 8 to 10 | Kingston Pickleball Club, Kingston
The 2026 competitive season gets underway in Kingston, and it's shaping up to be a strong start. The Eastern Regional is the first of four Pickleball Ontario Regionals this year, sanctioned at the Tier 1 Premier level, with 192 players registered heading into the final week of registration. Gold medallists earn a Golden Ticket: priority registration for the 2026 Ontario Provincial Championships at Pickleplex Downsview in late July, with their entry covered. The road to the Provincials runs through Kingston first.
Ottawa Open
May 16 to 18 | Amberwood Village Courts, Ottawa
The True North Pickleball Tour makes its fourth stop in Ottawa at Amberwood Village Courts, one of the nicer outdoor settings on the Ontario circuit. Ten permanent courts, all age groups from 19+ through 70+, and Pickleball Canada sanctioning throughout. It's an accessible event with a genuine community feel, and it kicks off the outdoor season in the capital in the right way. If you're in eastern Ontario and have been waiting for the parks to open up, this is your first real option of the spring.
APA Triple Crown Open
May 27 to 31 | Smash Courts, Peterborough
The APA circuit arrives in Peterborough for five days of Premier-level competition at the end of the month. With more than $9,000 in prize money across Pro and Open divisions and championship rings on the line, the Triple Crown Open is one of the bigger events on the Ontario spring calendar. If you're chasing APA points or looking for serious competition before the summer circuit heats up, this one belongs on your radar.
QPA Belleville Open
May 29 to 31 | Sonny Belch Park and Pickleplex Belleville
The Quinte Pickleball Association's Belleville Open runs across two venues over three days: outdoor courts at Sonny Belch Park on Friday and Saturday, then indoors at Pickleplex Belleville on Sunday. A minimum $1,500 guaranteed Open purse and Pickleball Canada sanctioning make this more than a local event. The QPA is a registered non-profit, and all proceeds beyond operating costs go to academic scholarships and local charities. Good pickleball for a good reason.
Atlantic Canada: Nova Scotia Brings the Numbers
2026 Nova Scotia Provincial Pickleball Championships
May 21 to 24 | Atlantic Tennis Centre, Bedford, NS
575 players registered. Registration closed. That's where the 2026 Nova Scotia Provincials sit heading into race week.
For context, last year's edition drew 508 players. The growth is real, and Atlantic Canadian pickleball is proving it doesn't need anyone to come in from outside and build the buzz. The community is doing it themselves.
The Atlantic Tennis Centre in Bedford hosts four days of Pickleball Canada-sanctioned competition across all age and skill brackets, with a team competition component and every participant guaranteed four matches. If you want to understand where the sport is heading in the Maritimes, this is the event to watch.
Alberta: Cash on the Line in Calgary
Mega Courts Spring Classic Open Cash Tournament
May 8 to 10 | Mega Courts, 5160 68 Ave SE, Calgary
Mega Courts closes out their spring indoor calendar with a cash event that gives Alberta's competitive players something to fight for before the outdoor season arrives. Open Doubles pays $1,500 per winning team. Open Singles pays $500. There's also a Mother and Child division included free with registration, a nice touch for the May long weekend. Verified DUPR ratings are required for Open cash brackets, with automatic DUPR submission for all matches. Alberta keeps running one of the most organized competitive calendars in the country.
Want to Try a TSS Court? Here's Where to Play
These facilities are built on TSS surfaces and are open for leagues, clinics, open play, and more.
| Facility | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Grandview Pickleball Club | 1140 Ringwell Dr. Newmarket |
grandviewpickleballclub.com |
| Pickleball Nation | 71 Loyalist Trail Oakville |
pickleballnation.com |
| Backspin Pickleball |
184 Doak Rd. |
backspinfredericton.ca |
| PrimeTime Pickleball | 6140 Morton Industrial Dr. Windsor |
ptpwindsor.com |
| 6ix Pickle | 102 Berkeley Street Toronto |
6ixpickle.com |
| The Jar | 900 Caledonia Road Toronto |
thejarpickleball.com |
| The Forge | 1680 Vimont Court Ottawa |
theforgepb.ca |
| The Dill | 32 Colville Rd Toronto |
thedillpickleballclub.com |
| Rally at Sherwood | 2225 Erin Mills Pkwy Mississauga |
rallyatsherwoodvillage.com |
| CourtX | 226 Wyecroft Rd Oakville |
mycourtx.com |
| MayFair Clubs | 801 Lake Shore Blvd E. Toronto |
mayfairclubs.com |
| PickleX | 2030 Speers Rd Oakville |
picklex.ca |
| Altea Active | 1660 Carling Ave. Ottawa |
alteaactive.com |
| Backspin Fredericton | 184 Doak Rd. Fredericton |
backspinfredericton.ca |
| True North Courts | 3392 Wonderland Rd S. London |
truenorthcourts.ca |
Looking Ahead: 2026 National Championships
The 2026 IG Wealth Management National Championships run August 24 to 30 across Pickleplex Downsview and Vaughan. Twenty-one indoor courts, six days of competition, the best players in Canada. Registration is open now. If you haven't locked in your spot, the time is now.
About TSS Pickleball
As the Official Court Supplier of Pickleball Ontario and a proud partner of the CNPL, Total Sport Solutions will be on the courts where Canadian pickleball happens all season long. Our team travels across the country, from Ottawa to Windsor to Sault Ste. Marie, ensuring that every project reflects our commitment to excellence. If you're looking for a trusted partner to help bring your court vision to life, we're ready to help.