Where to Watch Pickleball: Live Streams, Tournaments & Matches
Where to Watch Pickleball: Live Streams, Tournaments & Matches
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Watch the Pros Play Anytime, Anywhere
Find the best places to watch the top pickleball players from around the world, in any live-action or replay format you could want. From pickleball stacks to pickleball nets, you won’t miss a moment.
Where to Watch Pro Pickleball Matches
The platforms you turn to for live and on-demand coverage
Professional pickleball has become widely accessible thanks to multiple platforms:
- YouTube – Most PPA, APP, and MLP events are streamed live and archived
- ESPN+ – Select PPA Tour matches air on ESPN+ (subscription required)
- Tennis Channel – Occasionally broadcasts major tournaments
- CBS Sports Network / Fox Sports – Cover high-profile championship matches
Official Tour Websites & Apps:
These sites often host exclusive streams and behind-the-scenes content.
Best YouTube Channels to Follow
Free access to elite-level pickleball
- PPA Tour Channel: Live events, highlights, interviews
- APP Tour Channel: Tournament coverage, player profiles
- MLP Channel: Team-based matches, draft shows, and finals
- Pickleball Channel: Educational and pro-level game breakdowns
- Selkirk TV (YouTube + App): Match coverage + original pickleball shows
Live vs. Replay Viewing Options
Watch it your way
- Live streaming: Ideal for feeling the energy of the match with the crowd and the context of commentary as it happens.
- Full Replays: Perfect for players who aim to dissect tactics and glean insights from matches they may have missed.
- Highlight Packages: Concise summaries of pivotal moments and objectives of the match.
Numerous YouTube and streaming sites permit rewatching by timestamp or even place an emphasis on slow motion for further analysis.
Watching on TV vs. Mobile
Big screen or on the go?
- Smart TV Apps: YouTube, ESPN+, and Tennis Channel can be watched on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, etc.
- Mobile Apps: PPA, MLP, and Selkirk TV apps offer mobile streaming with alerts for live matches
- Casting Options: Cast from your phone to your TV using Chromecast or AirPlay
Following Pro Tours for Schedule Alerts
Stay up-to-date on what’s streaming
- Subscribe to email newsletters from PPA, APP, and MLP
- Follow Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter) accounts for schedule drops and match alerts
- Join YouTube channel notifications so you don’t miss a live event
Why Watching Pros Matters
Learn, enjoy, and get inspired
- Study footwork, shot selection, and transition strategy
- Get familiar with pro-level shot variety: drops, rolls, flicks, and resets
- Understand doubles dynamics and partner communication
- Stay motivated by watching the highest level of competition