23 February 2026

2026 Pickleball BC Championships, Canadian Nationals Announcement, and the 2026 Provincial Team Competition

13/1/2026 January 13th 2026, Vancouver, BC—Updates on upcoming notable Summer [...]

13/1/2026

January 13th 2026, Vancouver, BC—Updates on upcoming notable Summer 2026 pickleball tournaments, including the recent announcement of the Canadian Nationals.

These interrelated events include: the BC Provincial Championships, July 22nd – 26th at the The Nest/Steve Deakin Pickleball (“SDP”), adjacent to Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Centre, Tsawwassen, BC; the 2026 Pickleball Canada National Championship, August 25th – 30th at Pickleplex’s Downsview and Vaughan locations within the Greater Toronto Area; and the 2nd Annual Provincial Team Competition (“PTC”) at the Nationals, where, in its 2025 inaugural year, the BC Provincial Team were the provincial Gold medalists.

From The Nest website: “Looking ahead, Steve Deakin and Steve Deakin Pickleball (“SDP”) are set to make a new home in The Nest. Here, he will continue to elevate his coaching career, mentoring athletes and helping them reach their full potential in a dynamic, state-of-the-art environment. The Nest Sports represents a new chapter for Steve and SDP, where his impact on the sport will only continue to grow, both on the court and in coaching.”

2026 BC Pickleball Championships
As announced previously, Pickleball BC has awarded the 2026 BC Pickleball Championships to SDP at The Nest in collaboration with BC’s winning professional MLP Las Vegas Night Owls coach and PPA Tour competitor Steve Deakin Pickleball. The Nest will open Spring 2026 with its 98,000-square-foot space and will be the largest indoor pickleball center and sports facility in British Columbia.

Current planning details for the 2026 Championships include:

Skill level and age breakdowns are planned:
1. Gender based doubles, mixed doubles and gender based full court singles.
2. Skill levels from (inclusive) 3.0 to 4.5 and Open
3. Age breakouts by event (13+ to 70+)
4. Exceptions/Additions
  1. BC Provincial Team events
  2. U19 a possibility
Registration/Participation Criteria
1. Registration fees will be set by The Nest/SDP in consultation with PBCA.
2. Age determined as of December 31st, 2026
3. Other requirements
  1. Open only to persons residing in the Province of BC as determined via Federal Income Tax reporting
  2. In lieu of Income Tax verification – spousal or guardian information may be requested
  3. Current PBCA member in good standing (and Pickleball Canada) at the time of registration and through the Tournament dates
Safety: Protective eye wear will be mandatory for all players on court including all practice time at all Tournament venues.

Stay tuned for more information to follow.

2026 Pickleball Canada National Championships’ Announcement
Pickleball Canada states: “These two state-of-the-art facilities (Pickleplex’s Downsview and Vaughan locations) will provide an exceptional championship environment, showcasing pickleball at its highest national level within purpose-built, dedicated pickleball venues. The championship will feature competition across 21 indoor pickleball courts over five days, offering athletes, officials, and spectators a premier event experience in one of Canada’s largest and most diverse metropolitan regions. …

Stay connected and informed by following Pickleball Canada on social media for important updates and news leading up to the National Championships.”

“The National Championship brings together individuals from all across our thriving pickleball community in Canada, and we can’t wait to work with the Pickleplex Social Club in growing the event and providing a first class player experience for our athletes,” said Pickleball Canada’s Executive Director, Barry Petrachenko.

2025 PTC: Photographs above from the Taylor Tennis Center, Winnipeg Manitoba: Top left, Provincial Team Briefing with Ted Fardoe, President Manitoba Pickleball Association; BC Provincial Team getting ready for competition; And final result with Gold!!

2nd Annual 2026 Provincial Team Competition (“PTC”)
“In 2026, the PTC will play an enhanced role within Pickleball Canada’s athlete pathway, serving as one of the evaluation criteria for selection into Pickleball Canada’s National Development Program. This initiative supports the identification and development of athletes as Canada continues to strengthen its presence on the international pickleball stage.”, said Pickleball Canada.

On August 21st 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, six Provincial Teams participated in the PTC—BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and they all went head-to-head. The BC Team won the point-based round robin leading to the medal matches with Ontario close behind. The medal matches concluded with BC winning Gold, Ontario Silver and Manitoba, the host province, winning Bronze.

The final 16 players and 8 alternates on the BC Team were selected and chosen by Pickleball BC Association’s (“PBCA”) Tournament Committee with the “Open” and “Masters” Divisions’ Captains of Kaila Chekosky and Robin D’Abreo, respectively, and Singles, Mixed and Gender-based Teams in each Division. The BC Team roster can be seen in a document here and on this PBCA-produced YouTube video.

According to David Snell, President Pickleball BC: “The BC Pickleball Championships, the 2026 Pickleball Canada National Championship, including the Provincial Team Competition are all interrelated entities that support each other for growth.

The Provincial Team Competition’s BC players are chosen partly on their performance at the BC Provincial Championships. In turn, the Nationals not only highlight players competing on the Provincial Team Competition, also the players can be chosen for the international stage. In fact, 68 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bermuda, India, Mexico, and Peru amongst others) and over 3,500 players participated at the Pickleball World Cup on October 27th – November 2nd 2025 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Team Canada’s Senior Division players accepted the Bronze Medal on the podium (view YouTube video here).”

For more information, contact:
David Snell, PBC President
[email protected]