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AO Pickleball Slam

Watch the world's best shake up the court

The AO Pickleball Slam 2026 lands at ANZ Arena for three days of fast, loud, time-based pickleball — featuring elite athletes and Melbourne-laneway teams battling for a $100,000+ prize pool.

Event Details

30 January – 1 February 2026

ANZ Arena, Melbourne Park

Entry with an AO ground pass

$100k+ Prize Pool

Team Rosters

AO26 Pickleball Slam

  • Sahra DennehyAUS
  • Zack TaylorUSA
  • Jason TaylorAUS
  • Selina TuruljaAUS
  • Megan FudgeGBR
  • Sarah BurrAUS
  • Jai GrewalNZL
  • Joey WildAUS
  • Christina ChinCAN
  • Mitch HargreavesAUS
  • Roos Van ReekNED
  • Andre MickAUS
  • Casey DiamondUSA
  • Michaela HaetAUS
  • Danni-Elle TownsendAUS
  • George WallAUS
  • Harrison BrownAUS
  • Andie DikosavljevicAUS
  • Phuc HuynhVIE
  • Nicola SchoemanAUS
  • Ryler DeHeartUSA
  • Emilia SchmidtAUS
  • Sofia SewingUSA
  • Kyle StokerAUS
These teams bring together some of the best pickleball talent from Australia and around the world, each representing their own unique style and energy as they battle for the AO Pickleball Slam title. Can Hosier defend their title, or will a new champion emerge from Melbourne’s laneways?
Ready to play pickleball? With clubs and courts across Australia, getting involved has never been easier visit www.pickleballaus.au to get started today.