July 20, 2026
Unlike basketball, soccer, or baseball—sports built on decades of youth leagues, school programs, and developmental systems—pickleball’s rise happened in reverse. Professional tours and major events exploded before the sport established widespread junior pathways, scholastic programs, or academy systems designed to cultivate young talent. Now, organizations across the country are working to change that.
March 6, 2026
Fans across North Texas will have the chance to watch some of the sport’s top competitors at the Veolia Texas Open pickleball tournament scheduled for March 9–15 at The Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas.
June 18, 2025
Pickleball may have started as a quirky backyard mashup of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, but these days, it’s commanding center court. With millions of players nationwide, a surge in pro tournaments, and even smartwatches recognizing it as a top workout, pickleball isn’t just having a moment—it’s defining one.
November 21, 2024
Greensboro is set to host one of the largest portable indoor pickleball facilities in the U.S. The board of Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (GACVB) recently greenlit the purchase of 40 state-of-the-art pickleball courts to be used at the Greensboro Complex.
August 23, 2024
As pickleball's popularity continues to grow worldwide, the City of Foley is making a name for itself as a destination to compete.
July 26, 2024
Kansas City will host the major league pickleball (MLP) games, which will showcase the world's top players and professional pickleball teams battling it out.
December 18, 2023
I was taken by surprise recently when upon placing tennis rackets and balls in my car, a neighbor walking by and remarked: “Does anyone still play tennis anymore?”
December 18, 2019
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – The first-ever World Pickleball Championship in the history of the sport will take place Dec. 27 – 30 at the brand new PicklePlex® of Punta Gorda on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College.
