Phoenix Flames Host Pickleball Parties as Pro Tour Hits Mesa
Phoenix – September 15, 2026 -- Pickleball fans in the Valley can join professional players on the court this month as the Phoenix Flames host two community events tied to the Carvana PPA Tour's Veolia Arizona Open, running Sept. 13-20 at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa.
Two events let amateurs mix with pros before the pro tour arrives
The Phoenix Flames, the Valley's Major League Pickleball (MLP) team owned by Jeff and Chrissy Tsao, will hold a Pickleball Party on Sept. 13 at Center Court Scottsdale Shea and a Beat the Pro Ladder on Sept. 14 at Center Court Gilbert. Both events are organized in partnership with Center Court.