NEWSCAST BECAUSE WE’VE GOT A FEW OTHER THINGS TO DISCUSS AND OUR LOCAL SPORTS SCENE THIS WEEK IS A BIG WEEK FOR PICKLEBALL FANATICS NOT JUST IN CAPE CORAL BUT AROUND THE WORLD. TOMORROW IS THE START OF A WEEK-LONG TOURNAMENT AT THE COURTS IN CAPE CORAL. THE CAPE CORAL OPEN IS TAKING PLACE IN FEBRUARY 9TH UNTIL FEBRUARY 15TH ON SUNDAY. SOME OF THE BEST OF THE PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION TOUR WILL BE IN TOWN SHOWCASING THEIR SKILLS THAT WILL ALSO HAVE A FEW LOCALS PUTTING THEIR SKILLS TO THE TEST. REGARDLESS OF THE RESULT, THIS IS GOING TO BE AN INCREDIBLE EVENT WITH PLENTY OF FANS EXCITED TO WATCH HIS BLOSSOMING SPORT. THIS IS REALLY TOP COMPETITION. BEST BEST PLAYERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY EVEN THE WORLD ARE GOING TO BE COMPETING HERE LAST YEAR DID PRETTY WELL. IT WAS A SMALLER DRAW OF FINISHED SECOND LAST IN THE FINAL. BUT THIS YEAR, I’M REALLY HOPING THAT WE’LL MAKE IT ALL THE WAY TO GOLD MEDAL MATCH AGAIN AND END UP IT ALL GE
Carvana PPA Tour comes to Cape Coral on Feb 9-15 for the Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open
Some of the top ranked pro pickleball players will be competing in Cape Coral this week as The Courts host the Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open.
Updated: 7:08 PM EST Feb 8, 2026
This week is a big week for pickleball fanatics not just in Cape Coral, but around the world.Monday, February 9 is the start of a weeklong tournament at The Courts Cape Coral.The Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open is taking place from February 9 until Sunday, February 15.Some of the best of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) tour will be in town showcasing their skills along with a few locals putting their skills to the test.Regardless of the result, this is going to be an incredible event with plenty of fans excited to watch this blossoming sport.Cape Coral Open participant and SWFL local Oto Hlincik said, “This is really tough competition. The best players from around the country and even the world are going to be competing here. Last year, I did pretty well, it was a smaller draw. I finished second and lost in the final, but this year I’m hoping that I can make it to the gold medal match again and end up winning.”It all gets underway on Monday, and continues throughout the week, with the gold medal matches taking place all day on Sunday.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
This week is a big week for pickleball fanatics not just in Cape Coral, but around the world.
Monday, February 9 is the start of a weeklong tournament at The Courts Cape Coral.
The Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open is taking place from February 9 until Sunday, February 15.
Some of the best of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) tour will be in town showcasing their skills along with a few locals putting their skills to the test.
Regardless of the result, this is going to be an incredible event with plenty of fans excited to watch this blossoming sport.
Cape Coral Open participant and SWFL local Oto Hlincik said, “This is really tough competition. The best players from around the country and even the world are going to be competing here. Last year, I did pretty well, it was a smaller draw. I finished second and lost in the final, but this year I’m hoping that I can make it to the gold medal match again and end up winning.”
It all gets underway on Monday, and continues throughout the week, with the gold medal matches taking place all day on Sunday.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.