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Game-Changing Alliance: IAPPF and Mindspring Padel Join Forces to Supercharge Global Padel Expansion

IAPPF and Mindspring Padel Partnership: The International Association of Pickleball and Padel Facilities (IAPPF) has announced Mindspring Padel as its official sponsor. This partnership will help grow padel courts in the United States and other countries through shared knowledge,...

Dunn Stadium Unveils 12 New Pickleball Courts—No Reservations, Just Play

Dunn Stadium Pickleball Court Opening: Bartholomew County has officially opened a new public pickleball facility at Dunn Stadium near the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds off County Road 200S. The 12-court complex, built by Case Construction of Edinburgh, is now...

Louisville’s Downtown Transforms for Epic Pickleball Street Fest—Food, Music, and Celebrity Matches Await

The second Downtown Pickleball Street Fest will take place on Saturday, July 12, in downtown Louisville. Organized by the Louisville Downtown Partnership and Goodbounce Pickleball Yard, the event brings together the sport of pickleball and the city’s downtown culture...

Hartford’s New Pickleball Courts Draw Crowds Before Project Is Even Finished

West Side Park Pickleball Courts: The City of Hartford has finished building six new pickleball courts at West Side Park, located at 544 West Sumner Street. As soon as the nets were set up, residents began using the courts...

How Pickleball Nights Sparked a Faith Revival at First Baptist Church Kinston

First Baptist Church Pickleball Outreach: First Baptist Church in Kinston, North Carolina, used pickleball to connect with the local community and share the message of Jesus. As part of their ServeNC Week efforts, the church opened its gym last...

Singles Find Love on the Court: Hudson Valley Pickleball Center Launches Unique “Speed Dinking” Dating Night

Hudson Valley Pickleball Center: Hudson Valley Pickleball and Golf Center in Poughkeepsie is hosting a unique dating event called Speed Dinking on Saturday, July 19. The event invites singles to meet and connect while playing short rounds of pickleball...

Ace Pickleball Club Serves Up Excitement with New Plano and Frisco Locations—Here’s What Members Get

Ace Pickleball Club North Texas Expansion: Ace Pickleball Club, a fast-growing indoor pickleball franchise from Georgia, is opening two new locations in Collin County, Texas. The Plano club is now open, while the Frisco location at 2930 Preston Road...

Anacortes Pickleball Court Plan Put on Hold Amid Coach Concerns and School Board Questions

Anacortes Pickleball Court Plan: On Monday, July 7, 2025, the Anacortes City Council chose to delay a decision on a $70,000 proposal to add pickleball lines to two school district tennis courts. The courts are located at 22nd Street...

Monroe Unveils State-of-the-Art Pickleball Courts—Community Rallies for Sport’s Grand Debut at Northeast Park

Northeast Park Pickleball Grand Opening: Eight brand-new pickleball courts with lights opened at Northeast Park in Monroe, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, July 2. The grand opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the first evening of league play. The new facility...

Record-Breaking River City Pickleball Classic Unites Players From Six States and Mexico in Mason City

A record 270 pickleball players from six states and Mexico will take part in the Sixth Annual River City Pickleball Classic, set for July 11–13 at the East Park Pickleball Courts in Mason City, Iowa. Mayor Bill Schickel will...

How Faith and Family Fueled Callie Jo Smith’s Rise to Pickleball Stardom

Callie Jo Smith’s Faith and Pickleball: Professional pickleball player Callie Jo Smith has become a top name in the sport while using her platform to share her faith and family values. An 11-time Professional Pickleball Association Tour champion and...

How Pickleball Fever Is Transforming Seymour—From Backyard Fun to Booming Community Craze

Pickleball Boom in Seymour: Pickleball is booming in Seymour, Brownstown, and across the country. Once seen as a strange word, the sport is now the fastest-growing in America. Local players in Jackson County are leading the charge, organizing leagues,...

Jenison Unveils State-of-the-Art Pickleball Courts in $117M School Upgrade—Here’s What’s Coming This Fall

Jenison Public Schools Pickleball Court Expansion: Jenison Public Schools is building new tennis and pickleball courts near Jenison High School, set to open this fall. The courts are part of a larger plan funded by a 25-year, $117 million...

Orland Park Halts Doogan Park Pickleball Plan After Residents Sound Off on Noise, Location Concerns

Doogan Park Pickleball Plan: On July 7, 2025, nearly 100 residents gathered at Orland Park Village Hall to voice their opinions on a plan to build pickleball courts at Doogan Park. The Village Board decided to delay its final...

Age Is No Match: La Crosse Pickleball Club Honors Inspiring 88-Year-Old Trailblazers at Legacy Night

The La Crosse Pickleball Club held a special Legacy Night celebration on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at The Blue Zone on Rose Street to honor two remarkable members—Carol Bantley and Suzy Comeau, both 88 years old and still active...

Pickle in the Peaks 2025: Summit County’s Premier Tournament Returns With New Divisions and Fierce Competition

Pickle in the Peaks 2025: The sixth annual Pickle in the Peaks tournament will take place from Thursday, July 17, to Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Rainbow Park and Trent Park in Silverthorne, Colorado. The event is hosted by...

DUPR Night Brings Thrilling, Level-Matched Pickleball Action to Tampa—Are You Ready to Compete?

DUPR Night Pickleball Event: DUPR Night is set to take place on July 10, 2025, at Life Time Harbour Island, located at 900 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Tampa, Florida. The pickleball event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30...

Yeppoon Fireball Pineapple Cup Promises Thrilling Team Battles and Live Streaming Spectacle in Queensland

The Yeppoon Fireball Pineapple Cup Teams event will take place from July 21 to 22, 2025, at 28 Chrisney Street in Cooee Bay, Queensland, Australia. Organized by Pickleball Tournaments Australia, this unique team competition will feature permanent outdoor courts,...

Tundra Tussle 2025: Alaska’s First DUPR-Rated Pickleball Showdown Heats Up Fairbanks

The first annual Tundra Tussle pickleball tournament is set to take place on July 19 and 20, 2025, at the Big Dipper Outdoor Arena in Fairbanks, Alaska. This pickleball event will include men’s and women’s doubles on July 19,...

Shocks, Comebacks, and Crowns: Panas Malaysia Open 2025 Ignites Asia’s Pickleball Revolution

The PPA Asia Tour made its debut with the Panas Malaysia Open 2025, held in Kuala Lumpur last weekend. While the event’s organization had room for improvement, the level of play delivered by professional athletes was intense and exciting,...