PPA Campus at Arizona Athletic Grounds will become a national hub for pro tournaments, premier training for pros and junior, amateur programming and experiences and much more
MESA, Ariz. and DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG) and the Carvana PPA Tour announced today a multi-decade partnership, making the "PPA Campus at Arizona Athletic Grounds" a national home for the premier global professional and amateur pickleball organization. As the national destination for championship sports and live entertainment, attracting millions of visitors annually, AAG is already home to multiple annual Carvana PPA Tour events including the incredibly popular Carvana Mesa Cup in February and Veolia Arizona Open, which is currently taking place.
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