Life Time LT Classic National Pickleball Tournament Returns with Most Significant Prize Purse Yet
PR Newswire•13/10/2026•12:22 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤LT Classic expands into a quarterly tournament series beginning October 16.
- ➤More than $20,000 in total prize money will be awarded across divisions.
- ➤Top prizes reach $2,000 or more at each host club.
- ➤Life Time operates more than 960 permanent pickleball courts across North America.
- ➤2026 tournaments span California, Georgia, Illinois and Minnesota.
Expert Statements
Ryan Brister, Vice President of Racquet Sports at Life Time
“More than five years ago, we made a commitment to become the premier destination for pickleball, investing in professional courts, programming, instruction and competition opportunities for players of all levels.”
Ryan Brister, Vice President of Racquet Sports at Life Time
“The LT Classic gives amateur players the chance to challenge themselves and experience the excitement of competition in a best-in-class environment using the LT Pro 48 pickleball, the same ball used by top professional players.”
Ryan Brister, Vice President of Racquet Sports at Life Time
“Alongside the nation's premier events we host with the PPA and MLP, the LT Classic further reinforces our role as the destinations where players can compete and build community through pickleball.”
Life Time LT Classic National Pickleball Tournament Returns with Most Significant Prize Purse Yet PR Newswire
Tournament will offer cash payouts across every division, with more than $20,000 in total prize money on the line
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