Pickleball Court & Club

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Startup Cost
$80,000-$500,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
18-36 months
Profit Potential
$100,000-$550,000/year

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

  1. Secure facility or land
  2. Install pickleball courts
  3. Create membership structure
  4. Organize leagues and play
  5. Build social community
  6. Target active adults
  7. Consider indoor courts

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