Top players from across the country will compete in Pennsylvania from August 7-9 at the first national championship in U.S. Blind Tennis history
June 23rd, 2026 – The U.S. Blind Tennis Association (USBTA) today announced the inaugural U.S. Blind Tennis National Championship that will take place from August 7-9 at Brady’s Run Park in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The tournament marks the first U.S. national championship in the sport’s history and showcases the continued growth of blind and low-vision tennis nationwide.
The championship represents a significant milestone for blind tennis in the United States, providing athletes with the opportunity to compete on a national stage. Through the USBTA’s leadership, participation has expanded through local programs, clinics, and tournaments, creating opportunities for blind and low vision athletes of all ages to experience the sport.
“This championship is something our community has worked toward for years,” said Murray Elbourn, President of the U.S Blind Tennis Association. “For the first time, blind and low vision athletes from across the country will have the opportunity to compete for a national title while demonstrating the skill, determination, and passion that define our sport.”
Blind tennis continues to experience rapid growth around the world and has emerged as one of the fastest-growing adapted sports with the International Blind Sports Federation IBSA. As tennis participation continues to rise nationwide, blind tennis represents an important opportunity to make the sport more accessible and inclusive for all.
“Tennis has the power to bring communities together and create opportunities for people of all abilities to participate and thrive,” Evan Enquist, Director of Adaptive Tennis at the USTA. “The inaugural U.S. Blind Tennis National Championships is a historic milestone that reflects the tremendous growth of adapted tennis and the dedication of the athletes, volunteers, coaches, and advocates who have helped build this community.”
The U.S. Blind Tennis National Championship will take place August 7-9 at Brady’s Run Park in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Athletes from across the country will compete in singles and doubles competition across multiple sight classifications.
For more information about attending or participating, please visit www.usblindtennis.org
About the U.S. Blind Tennis Association
The U.S. Blind Tennis Association is the national governing body for Blind & Low Vision Tennis in the United States, promoting adaptive tennis programs for youth and adults across all 50 states across and 16 USTA sections. USBTA works in partnership with community organizations including National Federation of the Blind, American Council of the Blind and other key community orgs and State Government Agencies servicing blind and low vision clients and participants, schools, and USTA sections to develop sustainable, inclusive pathways into the sport.
Blind tennis is an adapted version of traditional tennis designed for athletes who are blind or have low vision and are classed as (Legally Blind). Players compete using audible tennis balls and are permitted up to three bounces depending on their level of vision, these are combined with audible service motion and an adapted sized court to make the true game of tennis be an authentic and recreational experience for participants.
