Not New York Or Dallas! This USA City Is Named As America's 'Pickleball Capital'

Pickleball has seen massive growth in the USA over the last few years. The racquet sport has become one of the most popular sports in the world, especially for its simple playing style.

Pickleball courts have seen a rapid boom as facilities all over the country have seen a massive surge. Austin has been named as America’s pickleball capital of 2024. The Texas city has witnessed over 15000 to 20000 people taking part in pickleball, as per a report by TeachMe.To, a sports coaching platform for beginner athletes.

The report stated, “Austin’s dominance in the pickleball scene stems from its perfect storm of year-round playing weather, tech-forward facilities, and the youngest average player demographic in the country.”

3,000 to 3,500 players are officially registered with the Austin Metro Pickleball Association. The city also has arranged various pickleball competitions throughout the year which also includes the Austin Pickleball League.

In Austin, many tech companies have also installed pickleball facilities in their premises. As per the report, two other cities in Texas have been named in the top ten pickleball cities in the USA. Dallas is 3rd while Houston is 8th on the list.

Dallas has to the tune of 45 pickleball courts and 8500 players while Houston consists of 22 courts alongside 5200 active players.

Top 10 US pickleball cities

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