Argyle to get year-round pickleball facility with badminton under one roof

Argyle pickleball players are getting a year-round option that could finally take some pressure off crowded parks and weather-chopped outdoor play. Premium Badminton Academy’s new indoor facility along FM 407, just east of I-35W near Gateway Drive, is slated to break ground in April 2026 and open by late 2026, giving North Texas players a dedicated place to play, train and meet without checking the forecast first.

The project has moved through town approvals in stages. Argyle Town Council approved a specific-use permit for Argyle Sports Academy in June 2025, then approved the site plan on Oct. 20, 2025. The facility is planned for a 2.35-acre lot inside Argyle Landing, a 198-home development, with access from Avalon Boulevard, Hampshire Drive and Gateway Boulevard. That location puts the building within easy reach of nearby neighborhoods while also making it a likely draw for players coming in from across Denton County.

What makes the project notable for the local pickleball scene is that it is not being pitched as a single-sport pickleball box. The academy is tied to Frisco Badminton Academy’s expansion into Argyle, and the emphasis is on badminton and pickleball together under one roof. Earlier planning called for two phases: a 24,000-square-foot first phase for badminton and pickleball courts, followed by a 9,600-square-foot expansion that would bring the total to 20 courts and add a pro shop. The academy’s current site materials describe the project as a 26,000-square-foot multi-sport facility with 14-plus courts.

For amateur players, that mix matters. An indoor site like this can create more dependable court time for beginners looking for low-pressure lessons, adults organizing leagues or round robins, and families who want to play no matter how hot, rainy or windy North Texas gets. It also suggests pickleball will be a true co-equal use, not just an add-on to a badminton club, even if the academy brand still points to its badminton roots.

The biggest winners may be the players who now drive elsewhere for indoor court access, along with juniors, recreational groups and more committed competitors who need repeatable practice space. In a town still adding homes as Argyle Landing builds out, the new facility looks less like a novelty than an overdue piece of recreation infrastructure, one that could change how often local players actually get on court.