Pickle Money Ball is proud to announce a new partnership with Proton who will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the Pickle Money Ball Super Series and Regional event schedule for the upcoming 2026โ27 season.
As the presenting sponsor, Proton will be integrated throughout the Pickle Money Ball event experience.
โWeโre excited to partner with Pickle Money Ball as they continue to elevate the competitive pickleball experience,โ said Brant Weiss, Vice President of Proton Sports. โTheir commitment to creating a premier environment for amateur athletes aligns perfectly with our vision for the sport. Pickle Money Ball is delivering a world-class platform where players can compete, improve, and enjoy the game while being rewarded for their performance.โ

Through the partnership, Proton will have a strong presence throughout all Pickle Money Ball events, including on-site activations, athlete engagement opportunities, and integrated branding across broadcasts, social media, and event experiences.
โWeโre excited to welcome Protonย as the presenting sponsor of Pickle Money Ball,โ said Pickle Money Ball COO, Clay Deen. โTheir commitment to innovation and growing the sport aligns perfectly with our mission. This partnership helps us continue expanding nationally while creating bigger events, larger payouts, and more opportunities for players at every level.โ
As part of the partnership, Proton Sports will offer the new Pickle Money Ball Paddle Bonus Program, giving players an opportunity to share in a $10,000 bonus pot at select events throughout the season. Competitors who register for the program, compete with a qualifying Proton paddle or the official Pickle Money Ball Flamingo paddle, and finish in a paying position in the Gold, Silver, or Bronze divisions will be eligible to earn a share of the bonus payout. Players using the official PMB Flamingo paddle will receive an additional 50% bonus on their tournament winnings.
The announcement comes alongside the release of Pickle Money Ballโs highly anticipated 2026โ27 Super Series and Regional event schedule, featuring major events across both the East and West regions and more than $1.5 million in guaranteed payouts throughout the season.
The PMB season continues June 27โ29 in Carrollton, Texas, at Pickler Universe with the first Super Series event featuring a $320,000 purse and qualification opportunities into the $600,000 Regional Championships.
The complete 2026โ27 Pickle Money Ball schedule presented by Proton Sports includes:
| Date | Location | Event Type | Venue |
| June 27โ29 | Carrollton, TX | Super Series | Pickler Universe |
| August 8โ10 | Boston, MA | Super Series | The Picklr Danvers |
| October 22โ25 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Regional Championship | The Fort |
| November 20โ22 | Seattle, WA | Super Series | Sideout Tsunami |
| January 7โ10 | San Diego, CA | Super Series | The Hub |
| February 4โ7 | Mesa, AZ | Regional Championship | Arizona Athletic Grounds |
The East and West Regional Championships will each feature $600,000 payouts, bringing together qualifiers from across the country for the nations largest amateur pickleball event event payout.
Players can register, view event details, and track standings on picklemoneyball.com or through the Pickle Money Ball app.
