Powerball joins PPA State Championship Series as Title Sponsor

DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2026 – The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) is thrilled to announce Powerball® as the official title sponsor for the Pickleball State Championship Series, a nationwide tournament series that culminates at the Pickleball World Championships, the marquee event in the sport of pickleball.

The series will now officially be known as the “Powerball Pickleball State Championship Series” across all states.

The Powerball Pickleball State Championship Series features more than 55 tournaments across all 50 states, with some states hosting multiple events.  The series gives amateur players of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to compete within their respective divisions in each state’s amateur championship. Gold medalists in each state who earn the title of state champion, will receive automatic qualification into the state champions brackets of the Pickleball World Championships, held in early November.

The Championship court at the Pickleball World Championships, where the world’s top pro pickleball players will compete for gold, will also be known as the “Powerball Championship Court.”

“This partnership with Powerball manifests critical investment in elemental pickleball across America and is a milestone for local, amateur pickleball in every state,” said PPA Founder & CEO Connor Pardoe. “This sport is built on a strong foundation of community, grassroots play and the Powerball Pickleball State Championship Series is central in keeping true to that spirit.”

“For more than three decades, Powerball has inspired people to dream big and imagine what’s possible,” said Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn. “Through the Powerball Pickleball State Championship Series, we’re proud to bring that same spirit of opportunity to athletes across the country – giving them a chance to chase their own championship dreams.”

Powerball’s title sponsorship of the Pickleball State Championship Series aligns with its commitment to supporting local services and programs everywhere the game is sold. More than half of all proceeds from a $2 Powerball ticket stay in the jurisdiction where it was sold to fund good causes, ranging from education to support for veterans. Since its inception in 1992, Powerball has generated more than $38 billion for good causes supported by U.S. lotteries. 

This partnership between Powerball and the PPA highlights a shared dedication to fostering community engagement and promoting active lifestyles through America’s fastest growing sport. The Powerball  Pickleball State Championship Series will continue to grow and amplify the sport of pickleball by showcasing and rewarding the very best pickleball tournament directors and players in the country. 

The PPA was assisted by PIVOT Agency, its sponsorship sales agency of record, in the development of this partnership. 

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About Powerball

For more than 33 years, Powerball® has helped U.S. lotteries generate funds for good causes, raising more than $38 billion to support education, veterans’ services, parks and recreation, and other essential programs.  More than half of the proceeds from every $2 Powerball ticket stay in the jurisdiction where the ticket was sold. 

Powerball tickets are $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET and are broadcast live from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee and livestreamed on Powerball.com.

About Carvana PPA Tour:

Founded in 2019, the Carvana PPA Tour is where pickleball’s top athletes go head-to-head to determine the best male and female players in the world. The Carvana PPA Tour organizes and conducts tournaments at world-class facilities across the country, establishes player rankings, and showcases the world’s best pickleball week in and week out. Inviting amateur players to also compete and “play where the pros play,” the Carvana PPA Tour offers divisions for every age group and skill level. Characterized by a uniquely festive and fun atmosphere, Carvana PPA Tour events deliver unparalleled experiences for fans on-site, including pro player meet-and-greets, clinics, food, beverages, live entertainment, giveaways, games, shopping, and VIP upgrades. For more information, go to www.ppatour.com, and follow us on social: Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn.

Media Contacts

Jeff Watson
SVP, Marketing and Communications
Carvana PPA Tour
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Anna Domoto
Director of Communications
Multi-State Lottery Association
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