Pickleball

3/26/2026 |  USA Pickleball to Hold First Wheelchair National Championships in Colorado (SportsTravel) The inaugural USA Pickleball Wheelchair National Championships will take place June 19-21, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and be hosted by Peak Pickleball.
The announcement was made by USA Pickleball, the sport’s governing body, and the event will be dedicated exclusively to wheelchair athletes. It will feature competitions in singles, doubles and hybrid doubles and include athletes from first-time competitors to national-caliber players.

3/20/2026 |  EXEC: Selkirk Sport’s Co-Founders Discuss Pickleball’s Next Phase of Growth (SGB UPDATE) Selkirk Sport’s Co-CEOs, Mike and Rob Barnes, spoke with SGB Executive about the pickleball brand’s recent funding round from Bluestone Equity Partners, pickleball paddles and footwear innovation, the competitive landscape, and pickleball growth drivers.
The Barnes brothers, shown right, launched Selkirk Sport, based in Hayden, ID, in 2014.

2/18/2026 |  The Picklr Set to Open Latest Location in Indianapolis Area (SGB UPDATE) The Picklr plans to open a new pickleball club in Avon, IN, west of Indianapolis. The 35,000-square-foot space is expected to open in late spring 2026 with 12 indoor courts, including 2 championship-sized courts. The Picklr Avon will be located on Rockville Road in a former Big Lots store.

1/27/2026 |  Pickleball Kingdom Looks to Expand into Europe (SGB UPDATE) Pickleball Kingdom announced plans to expand into Europe. The indoor pickleball franchise, based in Phoenix, AZ, appointed Philippe Bru as the developer for the region’s expansion.
Bru is the founder and designer of ComPacte, a sports and wellness complex based in France. Pickleball Kingdom said his appointment “signals a focused, deliberate expansion across the continent, with an emphasis on identifying and partnering with master franchisees in Europe who share a commitment to long-term value creation, disciplined growth and strong local execution.”

1/15/2026 |  Nike signs phenom Anna Leigh Waters in its first pickleball deal (CNBC Sports)

• Nike signed a deal with pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters in the company’s first partnership in the sport.
• The 18-year-old will represent Nike in apparel and footwear across all competitions and serve as a global ambassador as the sport continues its rapid growth.
• The deal caps a historic year for Waters, who is ranked No. 1 in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.