Africa
Uganda Open Adds a Link to East Africa’s Pickleball Circuit
The fourth Uganda Open in Kampala drew players from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Germany, as East Africa’s events…
Africa
Discover the latest pickleball news across Africa, including emerging tournaments, national development programs, player pathways, and the rapid growth of the sport throughout the continent.
D-Joy Tour Vietnam
Trang Huynh Wins D-Joy Leg 3 Women’s Singles Title
Days after Vietnam’s World Cup final run, Trang Huynh won D-Joy Leg 3 women’s singles in Ho Chi…
World Cup 2026
Lý Hoàng Nam Faces Four World Cup Finals in One Day
Lý Hoàng Nam reached four finals at the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, ending with Vietnam’s…
World Cup 2026
World Cup: Vietnam Survive Twice, Japan Stun England
Vietnam beat the Netherlands and Australia 4–3 at the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Japan came from…
Industry
UPA-A Wants To Write Pickleball’s Paddle Rules. Authority Will Be Harder To Win
UPA-A's move to become an independent not-for-profit regulator could reshape professional pickleball's equipment standards—but earning global authority will…
MLP
Where Is the Money Moving in Pickleball?
Pickleball capital in June 2026 flowed into leagues, franchises, venues and software, with US consolidation and new models…
Culture
Africa Round-up: Four Stories Showing How Pickleball Is Taking Root
AFRICA RISING Key Takeaways This story reflects a key shift defining the maturity and expansion of the global…
MLP
Editor’s Notes
Editor's Notes Key Takeaways This story reflects a key shift defining the maturity and expansion of the global…
Global Development
Zimbabwe’s Two-City Pickleball Plan Explained
Zimbabwe Pickleball Association will stage back-to-back August tournaments in Harare and Bulawayo. Why a two-city calendar matters for…
Road to the English Open 2026
Life Refuses to Wait for Birmingham
The English Open is getting closer, but life is not slowing down. In Week 7, the Road to…