Why February Is a Big Month for Pickleball in Singapore

Singapore’s pickleball scene continues to gain momentum this month, powered by a growing network of government supported courts and an expanding community. With new public facilities coming online and participation increasing across all age groups, pickleball is fast becoming one of the country’s most accessible and social sports.

Source : shout.sg

A strong push from public agencies

Sport Singapore and ActiveSG continue to play a central role in growing pickleball nationwide. Over the past year, pickleball has been formally added to public sports planning, with new courts being developed across major precincts such as the Singapore Sports Hub and the Little India area. These facilities are designed to meet rising demand and reduce pressure on existing community courts.

Community centres and ActiveSG interest groups now host regular pickleball sessions, giving beginners and recreational players a simple pathway into the sport. With pickleball requiring less space and lower barriers to entry than many traditional racket sports, public agencies have positioned it as a key activity for promoting healthy ageing, social connection and lifelong fitness.

First Ever Nightlife Style Pickleball Event

Later this month, Play Pickle will also host Singapore’s first nightlife style pickleball event, blending music, lights and social energy into the sport. The format reflects how pickleball is evolving from a daytime recreational activity into a lifestyle driven sport that attracts younger players, social groups and newcomers who may not usually step onto a court.

This shift has helped pickleball stand out from other racket sports by making the experience feel welcoming, playful and community focused rather than purely competitive.

A sport now backed at the national level

Pickleball’s rapid growth has not gone unnoticed. National sports bodies and venue operators are now working together to integrate pickleball into Singapore’s broader sports ecosystem. This includes major precincts such as Kallang Alive and the National Stadium area, where future large scale pickleball events are planned.

The long term strategy is clear. Build accessible courts, support grassroots participation, then provide a pathway into competitive and festival style events that bring the community together.

More courts and more opportunities to play

With new public courts opening in key locations, players across Singapore are seeing more options than ever before. Whether someone wants to play casually after work, train with guidance or take part in community games, there are now more places and formats to choose from.

This combination of government investment and private sector leadership has created a balanced and sustainable pickleball ecosystem that few sports manage to achieve.

What this month represents

This week is a snapshot of where pickleball in Singapore now stands. Government support is expanding access, Play Pickle and other companies are driving daily participation and more people are discovering the sport every day.

Pickleball is no longer a niche activity. It is becoming a permanent part of Singapore’s sporting culture, one that is social, inclusive and built to last.