Pickleball

3/17/2025 |  The Pickler Franchisees to Open Third Club in Indiana (SGB UPDATE) The Picklr announced plans to open its third Indiana club in the first quarter of 2026. The 32,000-square-foot space, operated by franchisees Dave Gilreath and Ron Brock, will offer members 12 courts and a pro shop with additional corporate and community events space.
The Picklr Westfield will be in a new building, part of a retail development project, located directly across from the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield, IN.

3/6/2025 |  PickleRage Accelerates Growth with Nine New Franchise Agreements (SGB UPDATE) PickleRage, the indoor pickleball club franchise, announced plans to expand its U.S. footprint with nine new franchise locations in seven states to meet the increasing demand for indoor pickleball facilities.
With this latest round of franchise agreements, the company is debuting in North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Texas, further expanding its national presence. The newest locations include:

• Wilmington, NC
• Jacksonville, NC
• Middlesex County, NJ
• Centerville, OH
• Lee County, FL
• Baltimore County, MD
• Horseshoe Bay/Lakeway, TX
• Georgetown, TX
• Westchester County, NY

3/4/2025 |  Pickleball, Inc. Sees New Investment from Hyperspace Ventures (SGB UPDATE) As the pickleball landscape continues to grow and participation levels in the sport reach higher levels of play, many companies and brands associated with pickleball have garnered the investment community’s attention, including pro athletes and celebrity investors.
Hyperspace Ventures continues to focus on the space, committing significantly to the game’s future with a $5.3 million investment into Pickleball, Inc., the parent company of various leading pickleball entities.

2/28/2025 |  Baton Rouge to Host Professional Pickleball Association Event (SportsTravel) The Professional Pickleball Association will bring the inaugural season of the PPA Tour Challenger Series to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in April for the Baton Rouge PPA Challenger at the Stacks Pickleball sports complex.
Stacks Pickleball is located on the campus of Celtic Studios and is Louisiana’s first and largest climate controlled pickleball facility. It features 12 indoor courts and will host the first professional pickleball tournament held in Louisiana.

2/24/2025 |  Pickleball Kingdom Sets Opening for Lehigh Valley, PA (SGB UPDATE) Pickleball Kingdom is building its newest club in Lehigh Valley, located in Whitehall Township, PA, with a planned opening in October 2025. The 55,000-square-foot facility will offer 14 professional-grade indoor courts to members led by franchisees Chris and BethAnn Monteith.