Binghamton startup plans first indoor pickleball retreat hub
The Paddle House is turning 71 Robinson Street into Binghamton's first dedicated indoor pickleball hub, with five courts, a lounge and winter access for leagues and retreats.
The City of Binghamton named The Paddle House the winner of its 2026 business plan competition on May 27, clearing the way for a 24/7 indoor pickleball facility at 71 Robinson Street. The project is aimed at finding a place to play when outdoor courts are shut down by weather, and it is a climate-controlled option for league play, lessons and retreat-style weekends.
The startup is led by former Binghamton University student Jason Moeller, along with Brian Ng and Kai Chen, both current students at the time the concept took shape. Moeller is a Long Island native and an economics major in Harpur College. Ng recently graduated from the School of Management with a concentration in management information systems and lives in New Jersey. Chen is originally from China and lives in Albany. Chen also serves as president of Binghamton University’s Pickleball Club, which has more than 500 members, and the three founders manage the largest regional pickleball Facebook group, with more than 325 members.
The founders were responding to a local shortage of indoor entertainment and social connection, not just a lack of court time. They cited The Pad Climbing and the now-closed Skate Estate as examples of indoor spaces that draw people together. The area has more than 20 outdoor courts but no dedicated indoor pickleball facility. The Paddle House will fill that gap with memberships, leagues, tournaments, coaching, private rentals and a pro shop.
The city awarded $10,000 in support to Binghamton start-ups, and The Paddle House plans to use $7,000 of its prize money for buildout, marketing and early operating expenses. Presale memberships were set to open by July 31, and the business planned to convert an existing former retail space into a sports venue. The facility will have five courts and a social entertainment lounge. It will serve the Greater Binghamton region with a year-round sports venue for all ages and skill levels.
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