APP Launches New Official Tournament Court Colors by Laykold
New colors debut at the 2026 APP Sacramento Open.
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the world’s first global tour in the sport, is introducing a fresh new court look with the launch of its official Laykold tournament colors.
The new court colors, APP Light Blue and APP Gray, have been designed to reflect the APP brand while also enhancing the experience for both players and fans. The layout features a blue kitchen, gray playing area, and blue outer zones, creating a distinctive look that will be consistent across all APP events.
The colors make their debut at the 2026 APP Sacramento Open, April 30 to May 3, at Johnson Ranch Sports Club in Roseville, California.
A Unified Look for a Growing Tour
Until now, APP events have featured a mix of court color combinations. Moving to a standardized look will help bring greater consistency to the tour and strengthens its identity both in the U.S. and globally.
Consistent event colors help improve the event experience, broadcast look, build stronger brand recognition, and create a more engaging experience for players and fans.
With the widest color ranges in the industry and our ability to customize colors, Laykold encourages events and clubs to use the opportunity that color provides. Our tournament colors include the US Open, the Miami Open, and Indian Wells.
The 2026 APP Sacramento Open
The APP’s new court colors will be used for the first time at the 2026 APP Sacramento Open. Alongside top professional players, the tournament welcomes hundreds of amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels.
Pickleball Needs Quality Surfaces
As the official surface of the APP Tour, Laykold delivers Grand Slam-quality courts built for the demands of pickleball. The sport’s all-action format in a concentrated area puts a lot of stress on court surfaces, making durability and consistency critical.
The APP is headquartered at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale. This amazing facility features 43 Laykold courts, including the sport’s first purpose-built stadium court.
The new APP court colors are now available exclusively through Laykold. Contact us for more information.
Visit TheAPP.global for full details on the 2026 APP Tour.