Life Time LT Classic National Pickleball Tournament Returns with Most Significant Prize Purse Yet

Tournament will offer cash payouts across every division, with more than $20,000 in total prize money on the line

Key Highlights:

• The LT Classic is expanding into a quarterly tournament series at iconic Life Time pickleball clubs like Rancho San Clemente and North Shore Sport & Racquet.  
• Each host LT Classic club will offer its own prize pool, with more than $20,000 in total prize money on the line.
• Players from each host city, state and surrounding region will compete in divisions organized by skill level.
• Registration is open on the Life Time app with the first tournament taking place at Life Time Rancho San Clemente on October 16^th.

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand and one of the largest operators of pickleball courts in North America, today announced the expansion of its LT Classic tournament into a quarterly tournament series beginning October 16^th.

The LT Classic brings players together at Life Time athletic country clubs across the country for competitive play and community connection. The tournament creates opportunities for amateur players to test their skills, connect with fellow competitors and experience organized competition at Life Time's premier pickleball destinations.

Under the theme "Play where the pros play," participants will compete at some of Life Time's most iconic pickleball venues, home to many PPA Pro and Challenger events. Each host club will have its own prize pool, with cash payouts available across every division and top prizes of $2,000 or more. Across all divisions, more than $20,000 in prize money will be awarded. Beyond cash payouts, participants can win premium JOOLA paddles and gear, plus other exciting sponsor prizes. Most events will include a registration gift, from Tyrol shoes to a Vooray bag.

Life Time has rapidly expanded its courts, lessons, leagues, open play and tournament experiences since 2021, becoming one of the largest providers of pickleball courts in North America with more than 960 permanent courts. Its LT Pro 48 pickleball, designed by Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO Bahram Akradi and his team, became the official ball of the PPA Tour in 2025 and Major League Pickleball in 2026.

The 2026 LT Classic features tournaments in California, Georgia, Illinois and Minnesota. The series begins October 16 in San Clemente, California, before continuing in Atlanta, Chicago and Minneapolis throughout October and November.

The 2026 LT Classic Fall Schedule:

Orange County Fall Classic

• Life Time Rancho San Clemente (San Clemente, Calif.)
• October 16-18, 2026

Atlanta Fall Classic

• Life Time Peachtree Corners (Peachtree Corners, Ga.)
• October 21-25, 2026

Chicago Fall Classic

• Life Time North Shore Sport & Racquet (Northbrook, Ill.)
• November 13-15, 2026
• Home of PPA Chicago

Minneapolis Fall Classic

• Life Time Lakeville (Lakeville, Minn.)
• November 13-15, 2026

"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," said Ryan Brister, Life Time's Vice President of Racquet Sports. "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. 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."

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About Life Time

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work^®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.

SOURCE Life Time, Inc.