5 years
in a row as the fastest-growing sport in the USA
SFIA · 2026
PICKLEBALL. RUSSIA. YOUR PEOPLE.
Small ball.
Big game.
Play pickleball in Russia.
Find your court. Meet your people.
ONE GAME. SO MANY REASONS TO MEET.First-timers welcomeGood companyGreat rallies
Bright/Patriquin — Johnson/Johnson
PPA National Championships 2026
THIS IS PICKLEBALL
See pickleball
in action.
A paddle, a perforated ball and a court with a net. Pickleball brings together the thrill of racket sports and the joy of good company. Play singles or bring a doubles partner.
2 / 4players on court
6,1 × 13,41metres — court size
A GAME ON THE RISE
Pickleball by the numbers.
24.3 million
people played pickleball in the USA in 2025
SFIA · 20261965
the year the game began on Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA
USA PickleballWhat about the Olympics?
Pickleball is not part of the approved programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Official LA28 sports programme
Checked September 12, 2026.WORLD PICKLEBALL RANKING · PPA
Who leads the game.
MenWORLD RANKING
- 01Ben Johns18,502.5points
- 02Gabriel Tardio13,593.8points
- 03Christian Alshon11,812.5points
WomenWORLD RANKING
- 01Anna Leigh Waters21,605points
- 02Anna Bright16,930points
- 03Jorja Johnson11,336.3points
Showing the last saved standings. Check PPA Tour for the latest rankings.
YOUR NEXT GAME
Your next court is closer.
PICKLEPOINT · iPHONE + ANDROID
Bring your people.
We’ll handle
the tournament.
Pairings, rounds, scores and medals. Plus a live link for everyone following the game.
iOS 17+Android 8+RU / EN
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BEYOND THE BASELINE
Around the courts
Krasnogorsk Open Cup: September 19–20
The Russian Tennis Federation announced a tournament at its pickleball centre. Check the organiser’s information for categories, registration deadlines and entry requirements.
Source: Russian Tennis Federation
Kuala Lumpur: two titles each for Irvine and Tardio
Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio won mixed doubles after trailing 2–7 in the deciding game, then each added a doubles title. Tama Shimabukuro and Kaitlyn Christian won the singles finals.
Source: PPA Tour Asia
Arizona Open: Johns teams up with Staksrud
At the September 14–20 event in Mesa, Ben Johns is entered alongside Federico Staksrud as Gabriel Tardio skips the tournament. Anna Leigh Waters will play singles and mixed doubles, but not women’s doubles.
Source: Pickleball.comEvery first game starts with a hello.