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The Pickleball Spotlight

Pickleball on Fire: Backed by Celebrities, Icons, and Industry Leaders

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Last updated 6 months ago

Pickleball is on fire and has been embraced by a lot of celebrities including but not limited to Leonardo DiCaprio, the Kardashians, Steven Colbert, and more. Everyone, ranging from Hollywood A-listers to business tycoons like Bill Gates, is on the board!

In addition, Pickleball, a fast-growing sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, is gaining widespread popularity. Celebrities are embracing the pickleball game, former tennis champion Andy Roddick making his Hollywood debut in the project. Taylor Swift recently shared a glimpse of herself playing pickleball in a teaser for her song Fortnight. Additionally, actor Jamie Foxx has been known to host pickleball-themed parties at his Los Angeles estate, further showcasing the sport’s growing appeal.

This is a crisp signal for a long, bright future for this amazing sport.

Renowned networks, news outlets, and sports brands have also demonstrated a strong interest in Pickleball. Some examples have been illustrated below:

  • EXHIBIT I: CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FOX Sports broadcast the Pickleball sport.

  • EXHIBIT II: Sponsor and Partners of Pickleball sport

  • EXHIBIT III: Forbes, The Wall Street Journal publishes dedicated full reports on the Pickleball sport

Forbes released a article on Pickleball tremendous growth in USA, its popularity is equally strong in Canada, where membership numbers are approaching those of USA Pickleball.

The Wall Street Journal recently reported on this growing rivalry, highlighting the tension between the two sports. Pickleball's rapid rise has sparked a turf war with tennis, as the two sports compete for court space and players.

Ben Stiller is set to produce and star in a new pickleball comedy in 2025 titled 'The Dink,' alongside Jake Johnson, Ed Harris, and Mary Steenburgen.