US Pickleball Statistics Q2 2026
Q2 2026 was the strongest quarter yet for US pickleball. The outdoor season opened with participation pacing at roughly 27M annualized — on track for the 30M full-year projection — the national court count passed 53,500, and MLP's mid-season expansion plus two PPA majors kept pro-tour momentum high.
What Happened in Q2 2026
- Outdoor season surge: April–June is pickleball’s peak participation window, and Q2 2026 court utilization in public parks ran at record levels across the sunbelt and midwest.
- Indoor build-out continued: dedicated indoor clubs were the biggest driver of the ~1,300 net new courts, led by Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas.
- Pro tours at mid-season: MLP’s 24 franchises passed the season midpoint and the PPA staged two of its five 2026 majors in Q2, keeping the sport in national sports media through the quarter.
- Equipment market firm: paddle and equipment sell-through annualized to roughly $2.4B, ahead of the $2.3B full-year 2025 figure.
Q2 2026 at a Glance
| Metric | End of Q1 2026 | End of Q2 2026 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized participation pace | ~25.8M | ~27.1M | ▲ up |
| US courts | ~52,200 | 53,500+ | ▲ up |
| Core players (8+/yr) | ~11.8M | ~12.4M | ▲ up |
| Equipment market run rate | $2.35B | $2.4B | ▲ up |
Sources: SFIA Topline Participation Report, USA Pickleball court census, PPA / APP / MLP event calendars, and Branded Pickleball directory and research data.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people played pickleball in Q2 2026?
US pickleball participation was pacing at roughly 27.1 million annualized players at the end of Q2 2026 (April–June), up from ~25.8M at the end of Q1 and on track for the 30M full-year projection. Q2 is seasonally the strongest quarter because it opens the outdoor season.
How many pickleball courts were added in Q2 2026?
Approximately 1,300 net new courts opened in the US during Q2 2026, bringing the national total past 53,500. Dedicated indoor clubs and park conversions were the main drivers, led by Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas.
Where do these quarterly pickleball numbers come from?
Quarterly figures are Branded Pickleball mid-year estimates that interpolate between the latest verified annual sources (SFIA Topline Participation, USA Pickleball court census) and our full-year projections, cross-checked against our own facility directory growth and pro-tour calendars. Annual figures on our main stats pages remain the citation-grade numbers.
Cite This Page
Citing these numbers? Please reference “Branded Pickleball — US Pickleball Statistics Q2 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/stats/pickleball/q2-2026. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.
Related
- Q2 2026 Padel Quarterly Report →
- US Pickleball Statistics Overview →
- Pickleball Growth Year-by-Year →
