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The Court Crunch: What Singapore’s Pickleball Boom Means for Everyday Players

Demand has surged across public facilities. Court bookings at indoor halls have multiplied many times since the first trials a decade ago, and national competitions have seen player numbers jump several-fold in just a few years. Yet the number of indoor courts that can safely host pickleball has not kept pace, so one available slot can feel like it’s being chased by dozens of hopeful players.

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Singapore to Host Inaugural EPIC World Championship, Cementing Asia's Pickleball Boom

The world's fastest-growing racket sport is set to crown its amateur champions in Asia. Singapore will host the inaugural EPIC World Championship, the premier global event for amateur pickleball, from April 30 to May 3, 2026. This landmark four-day championship will see over 1,000 qualified players from around the planet descend on the Kallang Tennis Hub in the Singapore Sports Hub, powered by a globally recognized sports rating system backed by icons like LeBron James and Andre Agassi.

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Major League Pickleball Breaks Records in First Full Season After PPA Merger

MLP has surged to new heights in 2025, marking its first full season since merging with the PPA Tour. The consolidation has proven to be a watershed moment for the sport, with the league smashing records across sponsorship, attendance, and media reach, cementing pickleball’s status as one of the fastest-growing professional sports in America.

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