Pickleball

PodPlay team poses for a photo at a pickleball court

PodPlay Raises $8M To Expand Pickleball Venue Tech

PodPlay raises $8M to scale its reach for pickleball and other racket sports venues, cutting labor costs and boosting revenue.

Aurora Anguilla, Lucky in Love Launch Women’s Pickleball Retreat

Aurora Anguilla and Lucky in Love launch a women’s pickleball retreat, as wellness tourism blends sport, style and luxury travel.

Crush Yard Scores $2M Investment for Pickleball & ‘Eatertainment’ Concept

Pickleball and entertainment franchise Crush Yard has secured a $2 million media-for-equity investment as it eyes growth.

a Chicken N Pickle paddle

ATN Week in Review: Is Pickleball Part of the Fitness Industry?

We break down recent funding raised by AI-powered sleep companies, and discuss whether pickleball is better thought of as fitness or entertainment.

interior pickleball courts at The Pickle Pad

Does Pickleball’s Next Chapter Serve More Than Courts? All Signs Point to Yes

Pickleball brands like The Pickle Pad and Chicken N Pickle are expanding beyond courts into eatertainment hubs with dining, games and more.

A DoorDash delivery bag.

Ace Pickleball, DoorDash Strike Multiyear Partnership Featuring In-Club Delivery

DoorDash and Ace Pickleball Club have partnered to offer on-demand delivery, discounted promos to APC members.

CityPickle To Open Flagship Club & HQ in Times Square

CityPickle’s Times Square flagship will feature seven courts, a bar, and lounge, marking its first year-round NYC club and new corporate HQ.

The Picklr To Open 50 Pickleball Clubs in Australia & New Zealand

The Picklr will open 50 indoor pickleball clubs across Australia and New Zealand as part of its global expansion.

Prime Energy cans on a blue pickleball court

The Picklr Taps Prime Energy as Official Partner in National Deal

Fast-growing indoor pickleball franchise The Picklr has named Prime Energy as its official energy drink in a new partnership.

the exterior image of PickleRage in West Bloomfield

PickleRage Inks New Franchise Deals Across US

PickleRage has signed five new franchise deals as it targets 500+ indoor pickleball clubs nationwide over the next five years.