July 2026 Pickleball Roundup
Every July, the same pattern shows up. Courts that were quiet in the spring fill up fast, and the tournament calendar turns into a stretch of provincial championships. This year, a new ranking gave us a reason to look at why that keeps happening in Ontario specifically. Canada Sports Betting's "Pickle Score" study ranked Canadian cities by pickleball activity, and nine of the top 20 are Ontario communities, with Toronto first overall.
Ian Lintott dug into what's behind that number this month, from curling clubs that converted their off-season ice to the communities that added courts before the demand showed up. Read the full piece here.
July carries that theme through the whole month. Alberta, BC, New Brunswick, and Ontario all crown their provincial champions, and the CNPL brings a pro match to a TSS-surfaced club in Newmarket. Here's what's happening on courts across the country this month.
Ontario
Five confirmed events this month, building toward the Provincial Championship at the end of July.
Pickleball Ontario Northern Regional
The final stop in the 2026 Regional Series, hosted at the North Bay Pickleball Club. Round robin play feeds into single-elimination medal rounds, and gold medalists roll straight into the Provincial Championship with entry fees covered.
APA – The Georgian Bay Open
Part of the APA Canadian Circuit at Tiffin Park, with adult and kids clinics on Thursday, a Friday night party, and a free BBQ both weekend days. A portion of proceeds goes to charity. Organizer Corey Osborne is aiming to double last year's turnout of 100 players.
TNP Barrie Open
Pickleball Canada sanctioned and played outdoors at Painswick Park, with 50+ doubles on Friday, mixed doubles Saturday, and under-50 doubles Sunday. Prize money is on offer in the Open division, and a portion of proceeds supports the Barrie Pickleball Club.
The Six Championship: Powered by Peak Human
The Picklr's first major tournament at its new Toronto West location, one of the most recognized pickleball brands in the U.S. making its Canadian debut. Nine premium courts, 16+ events, and 300+ players expected over three to four days, with a guaranteed minimum of four to five round-robin games per team.
Pickleball Ontario Provincial Championship
Four days of competition across 13 individually fenced courts at Pickleplex Social Club Downsview, played with the Franklin X40 ball. Open to Ontario residents only, with round robin feeding into single elimination and a double-elimination Open division. Results factor into 2027 Team Ontario selection.
British Columbia
BC has the busiest July on the calendar this year, four events including the province's own championship.
Douglas Park Charity Tournament
Sixth annual, drawing roughly 250 players from as far as Vancouver Island and the Okanagan. Proceeds fund autism assessments through the Douglas Park Community School Society. Coordinator Kristina Crosgrey told the Langley Advance Times the event is "kind of maxed out." Last year's edition alone raised $28,648, bringing the three-year total past $56,000 for more than 26 kids.
SHAKE & BAKE 2026
A Pickleball Canada sanctioned staple at Robert Burnaby Park, registration closed at 118 players.
Nanaimo Pickleball Club Indoor Tournament
The 12th annual edition, held indoors at Oliver Woods Community Centre.
Pickleball BC Provincial Championships
Five days at The Nest, a new venue for 2026, played with the Franklin X40 ball. BC residents only, with a day-by-day format running singles through mixed doubles. Open division results feed 2027 Team BC selection.
Also Worth Watching: Alberta & Atlantic Canada
Battle of the Paddle
A CAD $65 entry weekend with roughly 35 players registered, a warm-up stop on the Alberta calendar ahead of Provincials.
Pickleball Alberta Provincial Championships
Hosted by Pickleball Alberta and the Calgary Pickleball Club at The Club 315. Closed to Alberta residents, with proof of residency required. Includes the Junior Championships, Special Olympics pickleball, and a Friday Night Festival with a meal and entertainment. DUPR ratings are used throughout.
PEI Pickleball Provincial Championship
The first provincial championship held at the Island's new nine-court indoor facility, which opened in May. Played with the Franklin X-40 ball, open to PEI residents only, with a Junior Coed Scrambler running U13 and U16 divisions alongside the main event.
New Brunswick Provincial Championship
Four days at the Moncton Coliseum, hosted by Pickleball New Brunswick. Open to New Brunswick residents, or those born in the province, with DUPR ratings used for placement.
CNPL Update
Standings head into July with Grand River Rapids on top at 9–2 off a six-match win streak, followed closely by London Smash, Toronto United, and reigning back-to-back champions Montreal Lions, all sitting at 8–3. The next match on the calendar is the 2026 Metropolitan Split, July 18–19 at Grandview Pickleball Club in Newmarket, a TSS-surfaced facility. Full schedule and standings at cnpl.ca.
Want to Try a TSS Court? Here's Where to Play
These facilities are all built on TSS surfaces. 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
The 2026 IG Wealth Management National Championships presented by HearingLife, Canada's marquee pickleball event, run August 24–30 at Pickleplex Social Club's Downsview and Vaughan locations in Toronto. Six days of competition across 21 indoor courts will crown national champions and welcome up to 1,000 participants from across the country. Registration is being managed through a lottery system at pickleballcanada.org.