McKinney Hosts Veolia Texas Open, Delivering Drama Across Amateur Draws

The Veolia Texas Open 2026, presented by Proton, wrapped up a seven-day run at The Courts of McKinney that gave amateur players something most tournaments don't: courts physically adjacent to where the top professionals in the world were competing for the biggest payouts in the sport of pickleball.

The tournament ran March 9–15 at 3253 Alma Rd in McKinney, Texas, with the PPA Tour broadcast schedule kicking in Thursday, March 12, and running through Sunday, March 15. Action across those four broadcast days split between two named courts: the Humana Championship Court, which served as the centerpiece for elite pro play, and the Carvana Grandstand Court. Day-by-day results and key upsets were being tracked in coverage published during the event, though the full account of what those upsets involved remains incomplete from available reporting.

For amateurs, the format delivered on the PPA's "Play Where The Pros Play" positioning in a literal sense. Amateur matches ran alongside the Humana Championship Court, not in a separate facility or overflow venue, but right next to where the marquee professional brackets were being decided.

Spectators could upgrade their access through CIBC VIP Tickets, which covered all amateur and professional matches, including Humana Championship Court action. The VIP package also included catered lunch, snacks, stocked coolers with cold drinks, and exclusive access to the CIBC VIP lounge. Seating on the Championship Court for VIP ticket holders was general admission on chairs, organized on a first-come, first-serve basis. Players or fans planning to attend the full week had a Weeklong Pass option that bundled Grounds, Courtside, or VIP access at a discounted rate compared to buying days individually.

The PPA Tour also listed a 2-Day Camp as part of the event's programming, though specific details on dates, content, and registration were not publicly detailed in available materials.

For those traveling to McKinney for the tournament, the PPA recommended booking early at nearby properties, specifically the Springhill Suites by Marriott McKinney and the Home2 Suites by Hilton McKinney, both positioned for easy access to the venue.