AARP Champions (50+) and AARP Masters (60+) Divisions each competing in minimum of ten 2025 APP Tour events; 2025 season also highlighted by return of AARP Champions Cup
CHICAGO (Jan. 7, 2025) – The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has announced the 2025 event calendar for its AARP Champions and AARP Masters Divisions, for APP Tour professionals ages 50 and older. The 2025 event calendar includes the return of its headline event, the AARP Champions Cup, taking place Oct. 23-26 at the APP’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, The Fort.
The APP announced its 2025 televised APP Tour event calendar in October—consisting of 14 nationally broadcast tournaments across the country—and the AARP Champions (50+) and Masters (60+) Divisions will participate in the majority of these events throughout the year. The schedule includes four APP Tour Major tournaments—featuring enhanced prize money and player draws—with two in Fort Lauderdale, New York City and Southern California. The 2025 AARP Champions Cup will be a dedicated event for pros 50 and older and amateurs of all ages, showcasing intergenerational talents to a global audience.
“The AARP Champions Division and the AARP Masters Division are a big part of what makes the APP so special, and we’re grateful for our partners at AARP to bring elite competitive tours for an incredible group of players,” said APP Founder Ken Hermann. “These seasoned pros bring a wealth of experience, passion and energy to the court, and remind us that pickleball is a sport for all players, no matter your age, and another exciting season awaits."
"Pickleball is a lifelong sport that encourages people of all ages to play, connect with others and make new friends,” noted Barbara Shipley, SVP of Brand Integration at AARP. “We are proud to continue our work with APP by shining a light on the amazing players 50 and older who compete in the AARP Champions and AARP Masters Divisions, inspiring us all to be more active and connect with others.”
layer registration for the AARP Champions Division and AARP Masters Division will be available via theapp.global in the coming weeks.
