Wisconsin PPA Challenger Event

Go Chippewa County is thrilled to announce that the Village of Lake Hallie and Eau Claire have been selected to host the Wisconsin PPA Challenger, a new tournament event in the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Challenger Series, taking place July 24–27, 2025, at Lake Hallie Pickleball at Gower Park and Northstar Middle School Eau Claire.

The tournament will be held July 24 – 27, 2025, at Lake Hallie Pickleball at Gower Park and North Star Middle School. In collaboration with the Chippewa Valley Pickleball Club, Visit Eau Claire and Go Chippewa County will work together to assist with organizing and executing the event. There will be a $10,000 prize purse for the event provided by the PPA. This tournament will also feature a unique opportunity for players and fans to witness senior master and pro-level players vying for a $20,000 purse.

Registration is OPEN TO ALL. We encourage everyone interested in playing in the Wisconsin PPA Challenger to register as registration is now open. Ticketing for the PPA Tour Challenger Series will be powered by TIXR. All pro and amateur players will receive a grounds pass with their fee to participate in the event. There will also be $15 grounds pass tickets for sale to friends, family, and fans.

“We’ve been excited to create more grassroots opportunities for amateur players, as well as a structured pathway to the Carvana PPA Tour for aspiring professionals, and we have done just that with the Challenger Series Powered by JOOLA,” said Connor Pardoe, Founder & CEO of the Carvana PPA Tour. “This new tour will not only elevate the level of play but also inspire and motivate amateurs to reach new heights in their pickleball journey while bringing the PPA Tour’s brand of electric pickleball action to new levels of intensity.”

Championship Court action from the Wisconsin PPA Challenger will be streamed LIVE on the NEW Tennis Channel app.