29/05/2026
Pickleball continues its incredible rise in England
A huge thank you to everyone across the pickleball ecosystem — players, clubs, volunteers, venues, coaches and partners — for being part of this journey. Your passion and commitment are driving the growth of our sport every single day.
The latest Active Lives data for 2024/25 has exceeded our forecasts, reinforcing what we’re seeing on the ground: demand for pickleball continues to accelerate.
We’re especially proud to see that pickleball is the only racket sport with more women than men participating — a testament to the inclusive and accessible nature of the game.
And the momentum is building:
In the last 12 months alone, we’ve seen 8 new pickleball facilities open, bringing the total to 11 and counting.
With growing demand and increasing infrastructure, this is just the beginning. The foundations are in place for even greater growth in the years ahead.
