Santa Monica’s Long-Awaited Pickleball Hub: After months of delays, a new pickleball facility at 1318 4th Street in Santa Monica is finally moving forward, with a planned opening date of April 14. Construction has begun, following permit approvals and...
Park City Sports Complex: The Park City Planning Commission has approved a permit for a new school sports complex that will not allow pickleball, citing noise concerns. The permit was approved Wednesday by a 3-1 vote. The facility will...
Jackson’s Pickleball Showdown: The Hub City Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament will be held this weekend at Conger Park in Jackson, Tennessee. The event begins Friday and runs through Sunday, offering singles and doubles matches for players of all skill...
The Picklers Go Purple Pickleball Tournament will take place on Sunday, June 1, at the Picklers Pickleball Club in Menands, New York. The event aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association through team competition and community support.
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Cornell’s Pickleball Pioneers: The Cornell Pickleball Club is heading to the Collegiate National Championship this weekend in Peachtree, Georgia. After a strong showing at the New Jersey Super Regional in March, the new club earned a spot at nationals...
Gen Z is Ditching Screens for Pickleball: Gen Z across India and beyond is trading screen time for paddle time, as pickleball becomes the latest obsession. Young people are heading outdoors, playing the fast-growing sport on new courts in...
Central Park’s New Pickleball Craze: Pickleball season is back in New York City as 14 new courts open today at Central Park’s Wollman Rink. Starting with a ceremony at 1:40 p.m., the courts will be open daily from 8...
India’s Next Pickleball Star: Dilli Dillwale has launched “Play for Dilli,” India’s first yearlong remote pickleball scouting program. Open from 2025 for players aged 14 and above, this digital-first initiative uses video submissions to identify and support rising talent...
Pickleball’s Dynamic Duo Splits: Rachel Rohrabacher shared a heartfelt message Thursday after ending her partnership with women’s doubles teammate Anna Bright. The split comes as Bright prepares to join World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters for the rest of...
Senior Pickleball Pros Light Up Honolulu: Six senior semi-pro players faced off in a mixed doubles round-robin event on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open. Held in Honolulu, Hawaii, the 4.5+ skill, 60+...
Pickleball Courts Turn Fashion Runways: Pickleball players show off bold new fashion styles this spring. From pro tournaments to local courts, players are embracing bubble hem skirts, zipper details, trendy colors, and corset-inspired dresses. These fresh looks are adding...
Senior Pickleball Showdown Heats Up Honolulu: Top senior mixed doubles players battled for prize money on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open in Honolulu, Hawaii. The competitive 5.0+ round-robin bracket drew six top-level...
Pickleball Star Tina Pisnik’s Tattoo Tale: Tina Pisnik, former tennis pro turned pickleball standout, has embraced body art to celebrate her life’s journey. Now living with more than 15 tattoos, the Slovenian athlete sees each piece as part of...
Rising Stars Challenge Ben Johns’ Reign: The latest rankings for the top 20 men in pro pickleball are out, showing some major shifts since the start of the year. Ben Johns remains at No. 1, while Christian Alshon has...
Sand-Textured Pickleball Court Surface: Pickleball Court Co. has launched a new court surface technology featuring a sand-textured top layer. The product, announced April 9, 2025, in Shenzhen, China, improves performance and durability. It’s designed for tournament-level play and suits...
Pickle and Pop Ignites McKinney: Pickleball fans will head to McKinney, Texas, on June 7-8 for the Pickle & Pop: Summer Edition pickleball tournament at the Courts of McKinney. The event offers competition for all skill levels, cash prizes,...
Northeast Ohio Gold Cup Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Play 365 will host the Northeast Ohio Gold Cup on June 28–29, 2025, offering early bird discounts, cash prizes, and new PicklePerks rewards. The event, held in the NEOH area, promises competitive...
The 8th Annual Nick Hostler Memorial Pickleball Tournament will take place from September 20-21, 2025, at Gillenwaters Park & Tennis Complex in Springfield, Missouri. The tournament, which honors Nick Hostler’s legacy, raises funds for special needs projects and foundations.
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The 2025 Commodore Pickleball Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, June 7, at Papa Joe’s Bayside in Panama City, Florida. Players will compete in a fun and fast-paced scramble round-robin format, all while supporting Gulf Coast State College Athletics.
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How to Improve Block Volleys in Pickleball: Pickleball pro Callie Jo Smith posted a video on Instagram teaching players how to improve their block volleys. In her side-by-side demo, shared on April 9, 2025, Smith showed the difference between...
