Pickleball Kingdom Accelerates Growth as Indoor Demand Surges
Krissy Vann | Host, All Things Fitness and Wellness
Pickleball Kingdom is entering its next major phase of expansion as nine new indoor clubs prepare to open before the end of the year and five additional clubs are scheduled to open in January. The company, already the largest indoor pickleball entity in the world, is scaling quickly in response to rising demand for dependable, climate controlled courts and consistent programming.
Founder and CEO Ace Rodrigues said, “Our growth has built worldwide momentum. The demand for playing the sport in one of our quality facilities reflects how strongly our model is connecting with players. And the speed at which we are opening new clubs is growing at an exponential level. With our massive footprint in the U.S., coupled with our international expansion, particularly in India, 2026 will be our biggest year to date. Our community will welcome in hundreds of thousands of new members.”
The company’s franchise development pipeline has accelerated as interest from qualified franchisees rises across both established and emerging markets. This has enabled Pickleball Kingdom to open multiple clubs at the same time while preparing additional locations for early 2026 and beyond.
The following clubs are scheduled to open before the end of 2025: Tinton Falls, New Jersey; Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania; Pinellas Park, Florida; Little Rock, Arkansas; Manchester, Connecticut; Holyoke, Massachusetts; Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; South Cobb, Georgia; and Waukegan, Illinois. Clubs scheduled for January openings include Watchung, New Jersey; Ocala, Florida; College Station, Texas; North Aurora, Illinois; and Walker, Louisiana.
Rob Streett, President and Chief Global Officer, said, “This expansion marks another significant step forward for Pickleball Kingdom. With new clubs opening throughout the country and abroad, our reach is growing in scale and influence. We are entering major markets with purpose and bringing a premium member experience to more communities every month.”
Pickleball’s rapid rise has created a sizeable and fast growing market. USA Pickleball estimates that 36.5 million Americans played pickleball last year and reports more than 300 percent participation growth since 2021. Families, young professionals, older adults, and competitive athletes have driven demand for reliable indoor facilities that provide year round access. The indoor pickleball market in the United States is already valued above 1.1 billion dollars and continues to expand.
Pickleball Kingdom operates on a franchise model that includes standardized club design, national marketing, technology based member management, operational training, and structured programming. Locations offer open play, leagues, lessons, tournaments, and social events intended for both recreational and competitive players.
With new clubs opening, international growth underway, and rising demand across the country, Pickleball Kingdom continues to strengthen its position as a leading provider of indoor pickleball facilities and member experiences.
