It might be even bigger than we all think.

According to Mackie, the Co-Founder & COO of Pickleheads, many of the nation’s largest cities have a long way to go when it comes to meeting the needs of their pickleball-playing constituents. Cities like Los Angeles and New York are considered to be 98% below the national average in dedicated pickleball courts per 10,000 residents.

“Getting court availability on par with the top 25% of cities we track will require constructing over 25,000 courts at an estimated cost of $902 million over the coming years. This presents an exciting opportunity for industry investors and entrepreneurs. But it’s also exciting for players and the brands that serve them.”

Brandon Mackie, Co-Founder and COO of Pickleheads

The report goes on to break down the different types of courts we see nationwide, including everything from dedicated outdoor courts to temporary indoor courts, and takes a look at the most and least supported cities and states in the U.S. in terms of court space. For example, while California has the most pickleball facilities nationwide, Los Angeles desperately needs more courts, ranked as the 2nd worst city in the nation.

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Ultimately, this report suggests that while pickleball has grown astronomically in the last couple of years, it’s only just beginning.

If you’re considering getting into the pickleball industry, whether starting your own paddle company or building your own courts, the time to jump in is RIGHT NOW!”

- Excerpt from an article by Leland Orfield with Pickleball Union, August 14, 2023