It is the first and only officially sanctioned tour of USA Pickleball. The tour will be held Aug. 31 - Sept. 4 at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park.
[Ads /]
The winner of the tournament will walk away with $50,000.
APP Tour founder Ken Hermann said that since its launch in 2019, the tour has continued to grow each year.
RELATED: Pickleball is taking over Central Park
Pickleball is taking over Central Park
"The event has definitely grown," Herman said. "We're just really excited to grow the sport, but also be ambassadors for the sport."
[Ads /]
Herman said the event will consist of more than just the play on the court. The event will have equipment and merchandise vendors also on site showing off the latest the sport has to offer.
Tickets for the APP Chicago Open presented by Lexus are now available for purchase and cost $10 per day. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.