Road to the English Open 2026
Road to the English Open: The Reality Check Nobody Expected
Week Six was supposed to be about reality checks. What emerged was something deeper: the closer Birmingham gets,…
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.
News
Hanoi’s Sportbase Arena Demolished Months After Opening
Hanoi’s 22-court Sportbase Arena was dismantled for lacking approvals months after opening, with operators estimating losses of 14…
Global Development
Pickleball’s Global Governance Question After WPF Vote
Kim Janice Wagner’s election as World Pickleball Federation president revives the question of who speaks for pickleball internationally.
June 2026
The Tanzania Open Has Outgrown Itself — And That Is the Whole Point
The fourth edition of the Tanzania Open drew 250+ players across 13 categories, with international competitors arriving from…
June 2026
Pickleball’s First Big Test in Uganda’s Schools
Pickleball is a demonstration sport at the 2026 USSSA Ball Games II in Gulu, 8–17 July, and needs…
Asia
India Is Building a Pickleball System, Not Just Players
More than 300 players at the West Zone Championship in Pune point to India’s zonal pathway as the…
News
The GPF Strengthens Governance. Questions Remain
The Global Pickleball Federation has elected ten At-Large Directors in its first member-led vote, but a unified global…
News
VVV Sports Deal Signals a Battle for Pickleball Control
VVV Sports’ acquisition of TOPSERIES Pickleball and planned £5 million raise point to consolidation of tours, media and…
Equipment
Planting the Game: How Pickleball Is Taking Root Across Africa
Pickleball is spreading across Africa through individual ambassadors and grassroots community building, creating a sustainable growth model for…
Culture
Pickleball in Rwanda: Built Person by Person, Room by Room
Pickleball in Rwanda is growing through schools, community networks, and health initiatives, driven by people rather than systems.