Tennis star Novak Djokovic was asked about his thoughts on the rise of pickleball and padel last week as he prepared to play in the Miami Open. Overall he had good things to say about both and notably offered a prediction that racket clubs that combine all three sports — tennis, pickleball and padel — […]
Environmental and wildlife advocates in Seattle are urging officials to halt plans for new pickleball courts at the city’s Magnuson Park because they’re worried about how pickleball noise could impact birds that frequent the area. Seattle Parks and Recreation says the goal is to build lighted pickleball courts at Magnuson Park by 2026, which local […]
Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand and operator of 785 dedicated pickleball courts across North America, is celebrating National Pickleball Month in a big way. On Saturday, April 12, Life Time will host the Inaugural Agassi Open Play Day, inviting thousands of players to take part in simultaneous open play from noon to […]
Major League Pickleball’s Orlando Squeeze and the NBA G League’s Osceola Magic pulled off a first-of-its kind collab earlier this week. Special edition Squeeze-themed jerseys were worn during a recent game by the Orlando Magic G League affiliate, which has several notable players on its roster currently, including 3-time Slam Dunk Contest Champion Mac McClung. Even […]
The PPA Tour Red Rock Open in St. George, Utah, will have a slightly different look to it this week. The tour is debuting a new format that will showcase the semifinals in each division on Saturday — that means matches (through the quarterfinal rounds) have been moved up a day from their traditional spot, […]
It’s a chronic issue that almost every player has been guilty of at some point on their pickleball journey: Overestimating your own skill level. Whether it’s a drastic overestimation or bumping yourself up by an extra half point, it’s an easy trap to fall into and one that’s not unique to pickleball – although there […]
There is no magic pill to help you get better at pickleball. If there was, it wouldn’t be in stock for very long. But there is a very common evolution of pickleball players. Most people learn about the game from a friend or see people playing in their community and give it a try. Some naturally […]
Pickleball isn’t just a game — it’s a social experience that brings people together. Open play is a great way to mix skill levels, meet new players and enjoy the unique camaraderie of the sport. Good partner etiquette keeps games fun, positive and welcoming. And while everyone has their own approach to court etiquette, here […]
Spring is in the air and with a revamped pro schedule in 2025 that means Major League Pickleball is near. The season-opening event is in Orlando on April 24-27 at the USTA National Campus and all 16 Premier Level teams will be in action. Buy tickets: MLP Orlando Scheduling changes this year have placed all MLP […]
There have been several Major League Pickleball trades since the Premier Level and Challenger Level free-agency drafts in early March. We’re keeping them up to date here, with analysis and updated rosters for each trade. Trades can be made until July 16 at 10 p.m. March 18 update Bay Area Breakers (Challenger) receive Alix Truong […]
