The 2026–27 Season
When the season runs, when we practice and play, and where the match schedule will be posted.
How our season works
We operate as a winter sport.
Monday after Thanksgiving – first week of February
The season begins the Monday after Thanksgiving and goes until the first week of February.
Mondays & Wednesdays
Practice times and location will be shared with registered families.
Thursday or Friday
Matches are usually on Thursday or Friday afternoons or evenings.
State Championships
The AZHSPB will host the 2nd Annual Arizona High School Pickleball State Championships in February 2027. Official date to be announced.
Spring Cup Championship
A spring cup championship will be held in April 2027. Official date to be announced.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Event | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Parent Kickoff & Info Session | 7:00 PM (MST) at Coach Pendleton’s home. The address is provided separately. RSVP to Coach Pendleton by email or text. | Confirmed |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Season begins | The Monday after Thanksgiving. Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays through the first week of February. | Confirmed |
| Thu / Fri | League matches | Usually Thursday or Friday afternoons/evenings. Specific matches will be listed here as they’re set. | Coming soon |
| February 2027 | 2nd Annual Arizona High School Pickleball State Championships | Hosted by the AZHSPB. Official date to be announced. | Date TBA |
| April 2027 | Spring Cup Championship | Official date to be announced. | Date TBA |
The match schedule will be posted here as matches are set. Registered families will also get schedule updates and calendar events through SportsYou.
Last season
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 6–7, 2025 | Inaugural Arizona High School Pickleball State Championships | Dink & Dine Pickle Park, Mesa |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Higley hosts Payson. League organizers described it as the first-ever high school team-format match officially certified by USA Pickleball. | Center Court Gilbert |
| Apr 25, 2026 | AZHSPB Club Cup: three Higley teams competed | Mesa |
Opponents in 2025–26 included Payson, Brophy/Xavier, Mountain View/ALA, Westwood, Horizon, and Red Mountain.