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Pickle City USA opens Fort Worth venue with all-day free play

Fort Worth players will get free all-day access, beginner clinics and open play across 16 courts when Pickle City USA marks its grand opening June 10.

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Huntingburg pickleball courts near completion, opening expected by late May

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PPF cracks down on unsanctioned tournaments amid pickleball boom

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Niagara-on-the-Lake to repay pickleball club after court closure

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PickleRage to open first Arizona club in Scottsdale Airpark

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Orange Beach to open 14-court public pickleball complex May 7

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Grand Island reopens Grace Abbott Park as dedicated pickleball courts

Grand Island turned two tennis courts at Grace Abbott Park into dedicated pickleball courts for $49,250, adding lighting and more evening play for summer drop-ins.

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Pickleball reaches 24.3 million players, women and teens drive growth

Pickleball reached 24.3 million U.S. players in 2025, with teens and women fueling the surge. Core players jumped to 7.5 million, a sign the boom is sticking.

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Port Allegany pickleball courts reopen after community-backed renovation

Port Allegany's resurfaced pickleball courts reopened May 31, giving players fresh paint, new striping and a revived public space at Community Park.

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Dumaguete hosts Philippines’ biggest pickleball tournament, draws 720 players

More than 720 players packed 22 courts in Dumaguete, where a P1 million pickleball open raised the bar and ended with a celebrity exhibition.

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Bozeman hosts Montana State Pickleball Championships, uniting all skill levels

Bozeman’s biggest pickleball weekend put 3.0 players and 5.0 talent on the same 13-court stage, with a Nationals berth on the line.

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Brazil’s EdCoach program uses pickleball to grow youth inclusion

Théo’s adapted setup shows how EdCoach is widening Brazil’s pickleball pipeline by making the sport easier to enter, stick with and share.

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Asian pickleball shakes up old order in Kuala Lumpur, Macao tests

Teenagers and qualifiers are overturning the old hierarchy in Asia, and Kuala Lumpur plus Macao show a deeper pipeline that is rewriting the path to the top.

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New Glenville Lake complex puts pickleball alongside tennis courts

Glenville Lake opened with 11 tennis courts and four pickleball courts, giving Fayetteville players a full racquet campus built for lessons, leagues and tournament play.

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Trigg County leaders eye pickleball growth for schools, tourism

KHSAA sanctioning has turned pickleball into a real school-sport opportunity in Trigg County, but courts, coaching and funding will decide how far it goes.

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North Bay adds pickleball courts at three parks, expands outdoor access

North Bay added two pickleball courts at each of three parks, giving players six new outdoor courts before summer demand peaks. The upgrade spreads access across the city and pairs each site with a mini basketball court.

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Beginner's Guide to Amateur Pickleball: Gear, Rules, and Tips

This guide walks you through everything you need to get on the pickleball court with confidence: the right gear, the core rules, how to start a game, and practical beginner tips to improve quickly. Read on for clear, actionable steps to set up play, serve and score correctly, and find courts and coaching in your area.

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Amateur Pickleball Primer, Rules, Gear, and Beginner Game Plan

This guide walks you through the essentials of playing pickleball, from court layout and equipment to the core rules you must know. You will get practical serving and positioning tips, simple drills to build consistency, and where to find USA Pickleball resources for local play and skill progression.

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East Gwillimbury hosts inaugural novice pickleball doubles tournament

East Gwillimbury’s first novice pickleball doubles tournament lands June 13, with limited registration for players who have basic experience but are not advanced.

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USA Pickleball Serves awards grants for new Iowa, Kansas courts

Two $25,000 grants will add nine dedicated outdoor courts in Iowa and Kansas, turning crowded shared spaces into permanent places to play.

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US Open Pickleball marks 10th anniversary with record amateur turnout

The US Open's 10th year brings nearly 4,000 players to East Naples, with free access for most matches and the sport's biggest amateur-pro crossroads.

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How to Choose the Right Pickleball Paddle for Your Game

Picking the right paddle affects power, control, and long-term comfort on the court. This practical guide condenses the five key decision factors, weight, grip size, shape, face and core materials, and try-before-you-buy strategies, so players can test and compare paddles with confidence.

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South Korea's pickleball boom strains courts as demand surges

Seoul’s new 14-court pickleball complex is a sign of the squeeze: demand is rising across age groups faster than public space can absorb it.

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PaddleWar changes ownership, targets expansion into 20 states by 2026

PaddleWar’s new owner is betting amateur pickleball can scale fast, with nine states already in play and 20 targeted by the end of 2026.

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Kamloops Open returns with 436-player amateur pickleball field

Kamloops Open drew 436 players across Riverside Park and MacDonald Park, with 5.0+ cash divisions and free spectator access.

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How to choose the right pickleball paddle for hobby players

Learn the core paddle factors, weight, grip, shape, core and face materials, plus testing routines, demo options, and how to match a paddle to your play style.

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Seabrook lands New Hampshire's first Picklr pickleball club

Seacoast players gained a weatherproof home court as Seabrook opened New Hampshire’s first Picklr, with free all-day play for the grand opening.

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Charlottesville launches Pickleball Ladder League at Tonsler Park this summer

Tonsler Park’s new ladder league starts June 30 and reranks players weekly, giving Charlottesville rec players tighter matchups as summer standings shift.

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Downtown Davenport street festival blends pickleball, music and fundraising

West 3rd Street will become a temporary pickleball venue June 6, pairing the Urban Pickleball Classic with live music and a fundraiser for Friends of Mr. Thanksgiving.

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New Jersey 5s sweep Columbus, beat St. Louis for MLP title

New Jersey answered Dallas with a perfect weekend in Columbus, then swept St. Louis 11-3, 11-8, 11-9 for 25 standings points and the title.

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Mountain Home community center adds year-round indoor pickleball courts

Mountain Home’s new community center turned three basketball courts into as many as nine pickleball courts, giving players year-round indoor time in a climate-controlled gym.

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Major League Pickleball sets 2026 kickoff in Dallas, 20-team field

Major League Pickleball opens May 22 in Dallas with 20 teams and 12 playoff spots, while Columbus defends after a title run through Dallas, St. Louis and New Jersey.

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Florida Atlantic University Wins 2026 APP Collegiate Pickleball Championship in Cape Coral

FAU's Bella Nelson and teammates rallied from an early 1-0 deficit to beat Utah Tech 3-1 and claim the Owls' first-ever APP collegiate national title.

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Beginner's roadmap to pickleball: where to start and practice

New players get a practical primer on finding beginner play, basic gear, and drills to build the soft game safely and socially.

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Binghamton students win funding for 24/7 indoor pickleball facility

Binghamton’s top business-plan prize went to a 24/7 pickleball club built by three local students and grads, with $7,000 now pushing it toward real courts.

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