San Diego Announced as 2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships Location

USA Pickleball announced today that the 2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships will take place at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California, November 15th-23rd.

Venue and location

The Barnes Tennis Center is located just five miles from San Diego International Airport and less than fifteen minutes from downtown San Diego. The venue hosts 19 dedicated pickleball courts and 23 hard court tennis courts, which will be temporarily converted to pickleball for this historic event.

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“We are thrilled to welcome the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships to Barnes Tennis Center in 2025,” said Barnes Tennis Center COO Jesse Steinberg. “This is an incredible opportunity for San Diego to shine as a premier destination for the sport, and we can’t wait for players and fans from across the country to experience everything our city has to offer. With our award-winning facility, we are committed to providing an exceptional experience for both athletes and visitors, making this a truly memorable event in America’s Finest City.”

This year’s Nationals will also feature community initiatives through USA Pickleball’s charitable arm, USA Pickleball Serves, with more details on specific events to follow.

“We are excited that the great team at USA Pickleball has chosen San Diego and the Barnes Tennis Center as the site for the 2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships,” said Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego. “We can’t wait to roll out the red carpet for pickleball players from all around the country who will be filling hotel rooms and making an impact on this beautiful city.  They will most assuredly have a wonderful experience here in San Diego.”

Building on last year’s success

Last year, the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships took place at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, in Mesa, Arizona. Those Championships drew over 2,600 athletes from 47 states and 13 countries, along with more than 10,000 spectators. Last year’s event generated an estimated $3.6 million in economic impact for Mesa. The San Diego event will be looking to grow those numbers even more in 2025.

"As the pinnacle tournament in our sport, the 2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships in San Diego will feature elite-level competition, with only the most skilled players qualifying to participate in this prestigious tournament. The Barnes Tennis Center will provide an exceptional backdrop, offering a dynamic atmosphere for both participants and spectators alike,” said USA Pickleball CEO Mike Nealy. “This year marks the 17th year of this tournament, and as the longest-standing and only National Championships in Pickleball, we are committed to enhancing the experience for all involved while continuing to deliver a world-class event. We are thrilled to honor the passion and talent within the pickleball community in San Diego.”

Retail and Broadcast Partner 

USA Pickleball is excited to welcome back QVC as the Exclusive Retail and Broadcast Partner for the 2025 Biofreeze USAP National Championships. Additionally, fans can watch all the action on QVC+ and HSN+, the official streaming destination, providing fans with unparalleled access to this year’s Nationals in San Diego.

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