The US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples: a visitor's guide

The 2027 US Open runs April 17-24 at East Naples Community Park. Here's how tickets, parking and shuttles work, and where visitors can play the rest of the year.

Updated October 20266 min readBy the Naples Retreat hosts

The Naples Retreat, a private pool home in north Naples — The Naples Retreat, our private pool home in north Naples.

Every April, Naples hosts the US Open Pickleball Championships, one of the biggest pickleball events in the world. The 2026 edition drew more than 55,000 fans and 3,750 players from all 50 states and 53 countries. Most of the matches are free to watch. Here's what to know before you go, plus where to play when the tournament isn't on.

Quick facts

April 17-24, 2027East Naples Community Park65 courtsFree entry except Championship CourtParking $10/day (2026)

The tournament is held at East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples, FL 34112. The park has 65 pickleball courts: 6 championship courts and 59 standard courts. The organizer lists the 2027 dates as April 17-24. The 2026 event ran April 11-18, so it usually lands in mid-to-late April.

Dates and prices were checked in October 2026. The 2027 schedule, ticket prices and parking rates weren't posted yet, so the details below are from 2026. Confirm them on the official site before you go.

Tickets: most of it is free

You only need a ticket for matches on the Zing Zang Championship Court. Every other court is free to walk up and watch, pros and amateurs alike.

For 2026, Championship Court tickets went out by lottery. Requests opened February 1 and closed February 5. General admission ran from $10 on the first Saturday to $85 for the final Saturday, with prices rising through the week as the medal matches got closer. Leftover tickets may be sold on-site, space permitting, for $5 extra per ticket. A weekly Premium Bleacher package was $750.

If you want the finals, enter the lottery. If you just want to watch great pickleball, you don't need a ticket at all.

Parking and shuttles

Parking is $10 a day, or $60 for a weekly pass (2026 rates). It's cashless, so bring a card.
Two lots: at East Naples Community Park itself, or the offsite lot at Sugden Park a few minutes away.
Free shuttles run from the parking lots. Parking at the park is limited, so the organizer asks fans to carpool or take the shuttle.
Coolers are allowed. No glass bottles and no outside alcohol.

From north Naples to	Drive*
East Naples Community Park (US Open)	about 25-35 min
Veterans Community Park	about 10 min
Fleischmann Park	about 20 min

*Estimates from Pine Ridge Rd & Logan Blvd. April is still high season, so allow extra time on tournament weekends.

Where visitors can play in Naples

Naples is often called the pickleball capital, and there are courts all over town. A few options that welcome visitors:

US Open National Pickleball Center (East Naples Community Park)

65 lighted courtsOpen play $10 non-members6 am-10 pm

The tournament's home courts are open year-round, run by the National Pickleball Center. Non-members can drop in to open play for $10 per visit. Courts are grouped by skill: 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 are self-rated, and 4.0+ requires verification through a clinic. Guests can also book a court through CourtsApp up to 3 days ahead, with a $10 per player guest fee. Expect the courts to be taken over by the tournament in April.

Veterans Community Park

14 courts6 lighted8 am-10 pm

A Collier County park at 1895 Veterans Park Drive, the closest public courts to north Naples. The county page doesn't list a pickleball fee, so check at the park office.

Fleischmann Park and the YMCA

Fleischmann: 6 courtsYMCA North: 4 indoor, 6 outdoor

Fleischmann Park is a City of Naples park with morning open play; the visitor bureau lists a $5 drop-in. The YMCA of Collier County's North Campus has indoor courts, useful on a rainy day, and the bureau lists a $5 daily fee for non-members. Call ahead to confirm both.

Practice at home first

Our house has its own court

The Naples Retreat has a private pickleball and basketball court on the property. Your group can warm up, drill dinks or settle a family bracket before driving down to watch the pros, with no court booking and no drop-in fee.

Tips for tournament week

Go early. Morning parking is easier, and the shuttle lines are shorter.
Bring sun protection and water. Most courts have little shade, and April afternoons in Naples are warm.
Watch the official site for the 2027 schedule and the ticket lottery, which in 2026 opened in early February.
Book your stay early. With tens of thousands of fans in town, April fills up.

Stay at The Naples Retreat

Our 2.5-acre home in north Naples has its own pickleball and basketball court, so your group can warm up before heading to the matches. It sleeps 13 in 4 bedrooms, with a saltwater pool and spa for sore legs afterward.

Check dates & price

Quick answers

When is the US Open Pickleball Championship 2027?

April 17-24, 2027, at East Naples Community Park in Naples, Florida, according to the official tournament site.

Is the US Open Pickleball free to watch?

Mostly, yes. Only matches on the Zing Zang Championship Court need a ticket. All other courts are free to watch. Parking was $10 a day in 2026.

Where can I play pickleball in Naples as a visitor?

The US Open National Pickleball Center at East Naples Community Park has open play for non-members at $10 per visit. Veterans Community Park in north Naples has 14 public courts, and Fleischmann Park and the YMCA also take drop-ins.

More Naples guides

Sources (checked October 2026). Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.