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Pickleball News at a Glance

Curated by the Pickleball+ team so you can stay informed in just a few minutes.

A floating pickleball court just opened in Fort Lauderdale: One-hour reservations starting at $60 for up to four players. Your reservation includes paddles, balls, bottled water, and cooling towels, with the option to add another 30 minutes for $30. The facility is designed for players of every skill level.

Major League Pickleball 2026 Week 6 Power Rankings: MLP New York had it all this weekend: stunning upsets, playoff drama, a frightening on-court incident, and yet another championship run by the New Jersey 5s. See how the latest results reshaped the league's power rankings.

The Rise of Charity Pickleball Tournaments: Pickleball continues to make an impact beyond the court. A community tournament in Saline County, Arkansas raised $4,000 for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, helping put more books into the hands of young children while bringing players together for a great cause.

Court Growth Watch

Expansion and Operator Moves in Pickleball: From basic public slabs to premium memberships - we’re tracking the ultimate court upgrades, slickest scheduling apps, and top-tier clubs rewriting the player experience.

Announcement: Life Time is continuing its pickleball expansion with a new North Shore location set to open in 2027. The club will become the company's 16th in the Chicago metro area, reflecting continued investment in premium pickleball and fitness destinations across the region.

Opening Soon: The Picklr's new indoor pickleball facility in Carlsbad is expected to open in late August, adding 10 indoor courts as the city continues expanding pickleball opportunities to meet growing demand.

Now Open: The pickleball boom is alive and well in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Thanks to a new 19-court complex and expanding leagues, clinics, and youth programs, the community continues to see strong demand both on and off the courts.

Now Open: Huntsville, Alabama, is raising the bar with the opening of the new John Hunt Park Recreation Center. The $18 million complex features 25 covered, lighted pickleball courts positioning the city as one of the Southeast's premier destinations for tournaments, open play, and year-round pickleball.

Pickleball+ Growth Market Analysis

Large private operators are using pickleball to anchor premium memberships, while municipalities are building larger public facilities designed for leagues, tournaments, and regional draw. New facilities are bundling courts with programming, events, pro shops, and cross-location access rather than relying on open-play supply alone. The advantage is shifting from “more courts” to better utilization: leagues, youth offerings, events, member reciprocity, all-weather access, and keeping courts active across more hours, seasons, and customer segments.

Growth in the 100 largest U.S. cities slowed to 4% from 2025 to 2026, suggesting dense urban markets are maturing. The strongest public-sector opportunities may be in suburban or regional park settings where land, parking, lighting, and distance from homes can reduce noise complaints and zoning friction.

Game Improvement

Skip the Noise: Who has time to watch every pickleball tip, trick, drill, and hot take? We comb through the noise, find the best of the best, and serve up the gems that actually helps your game.

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Great pickleball isn't about flashy shots - it's about making fewer mistakes. These five tips will help you build better habits that lead to more consistent wins.

Drill Like This - The Complete Pickleball Drill Routine to Reach 5.0

This article walks you through the progression elite players use to sharpen their dinks, resets, volleys, and live-play decision making so every practice session translates into better match performance.

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