The 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children’s is a professional and amateur pickleball tournament taking place August 6–9, 2026, at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, Illinois. The four-day event features professional singles, mixed doubles, gender doubles and championship matches.

The 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago benefits Shriners Children’s, an organization providing specialized care for children with orthopedic conditions, spinal cord injuries, burns, cleft lip and palate, and other complex medical needs.

The main tournament is held at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, Illinois. Select amateur divisions may be played at Club Pickle & Padel, and registered players will be notified if their division is assigned to the secondary venue.

Fans can watch leading professional pickleball players compete for medals and prize money in an energetic outdoor tournament setting. The event also features amateur competition, Championship Court matches, Chicago-exclusive APP merchandise and programming benefiting Shriners Children’s.

Professional women’s and men’s singles are played Thursday, mixed pro doubles are played Friday and women’s and men’s pro doubles are played Saturday. On Sunday, the tournament concludes with gold-medal championship matches in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

Attend Thursday for singles, Friday for mixed doubles, Saturday for women’s and men’s doubles, or Sunday to see the tournament’s gold-medal championship matches.

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General admission includes one full day of entry and the opportunity to watch Championship Court matches. Enjoy music, food, and vendor shopping, including the APP Pro Shop with exclusive location-specific merchandise.

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VIP admission includes general admission benefits plus VIP seating, an exclusive Championship Court area, light bites and beverages.

Yes. Discounted children’s tickets are available for guests aged 13 and under, with age verification required at the venue.