Pickleball Court & Club
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Overview
Pickleball facilities provide dedicated courts for the fastest-growing sport serving players through memberships, leagues, and court rentals.
With 9M+ pickleball players growing 40%+ annually, facilities generate revenue of $170,000-$620,000 with 55-70% margins.
The business requires facility or outdoor space, court installation (8-16 courts), nets and equipment, and potentially climate control.
Services include court memberships, drop-in play, leagues and ladders, tournaments, private lessons, and pro shop.
Pricing typically $100-$200 monthly membership or $10-$20 drop-in.
Success factors include multiple courts to meet demand, indoor climate-controlled if possible, strong community and social atmosphere, leagues and organized play, and targeting active adults 40+.
Most successful facilities are 8+ courts.
Marketing focuses on pickleball explosion, social aspect, and active adult communities.
With pickleball growing explosively in 2025, pickleball facilities offer paddle opportunities in booming sport.
Required Skills
- Pickleball knowledge
- Facility operations
- Community building
- League organization
- Event hosting
- Membership sales
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Explosive sport growth
- Membership recurring revenue
- Social community appeal
- Active adult market
- Lower facility investment vs other sports
Cons
- Facility investment
- Court space needed
- Outdoor weather dependent
- Indoor conversion expensive
- Meeting court demand
How to Get Started
- Secure facility or land
- Install pickleball courts
- Create membership structure
- Organize leagues and play
- Build social community
- Target active adults
- Consider indoor courts
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