Pickleball Stats 2026 by Branded Pickleball
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Last verified: April 24, 2026

US Pickleball Statistics 2026

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, with 24.5 million Americans playing in 2025 per SFIA and participation projected to reach 30 million in 2026 and approximately 45 million by 2030. This report is the most current and citation-ready view of the US pickleball market — participation by state, court and facility counts, player demographics, PPA / APP / MLP pro tour and prize money data, and the $2.3B paddle and equipment market. Whether you’re building a facility, writing a feature, sizing a brand, or underwriting an investment, these pages answer the common questions — how many pickleball players are in the US, which state has the most, how big the industry is, how it compares to tennis, what the demographics look like, and where it is headed through 2030.

24.5M US annual pickleball players (2025 actual, SFIA)
30.0M 2026 projected annual players Fastest-growing US sport 4 years running
45.0M 2030 projected annual players
51,000+ Pickleball courts in the US 16,000+ dedicated facilities
34.8 Median player age Down from 40.9 in 2020
$2.3B US equipment & apparel market
$18.5M+ 2026 combined pro-tour prize money PPA · APP · MLP
8.9M Core players (2024) Played 8+ times in past year
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US Pickleball Participation, 2015–2030

Column chart showing US pickleball annual participants growing from 2.5M in 2015 to 45M projected in 2030.
Annual US pickleball participants, 2015 through 2030 projection. Source: SFIA Topline Participation Report. — download SVG

Solid bars are actual SFIA-reported values; lighter bars are Branded Pickleball projections based on growth-rate deceleration modelling.

United States Pickleball Participation Map

Share of adults playing pickleball — click any state to drill in
Alaska: 6.54% · 48,000 players · 110 courts Alabama: 4.4% · 225,000 players · 640 courts Arkansas: 4.56% · 140,000 players · 420 courts Arizona: 11.03% · 820,000 players · 2,600 courts California: 5.9% · 2,300,000 players · 5,200 courts Colorado: 8.25% · 485,000 players · 1,600 courts Connecticut: 6.64% · 240,000 players · 680 courts Washington DC: 7.66% · 52,000 players · 145 courts Delaware: 7.27% · 75,000 players · 210 courts Florida: 7.16% · 1,620,000 players · 3,800 courts Georgia: 4.4% · 485,000 players · 1,240 courts Hawaii: 7.66% · 110,000 players · 295 courts Iowa: 6.39% · 205,000 players · 580 courts Idaho: 8.91% · 175,000 players · 540 courts Illinois: 4.82% · 605,000 players · 1,480 courts Indiana: 5.39% · 370,000 players · 960 courts Kansas: 5.78% · 170,000 players · 510 courts Kentucky: 5.08% · 230,000 players · 610 courts Louisiana: 4.48% · 205,000 players · 545 courts Massachusetts: 5.86% · 410,000 players · 1,020 courts Maryland: 6.07% · 375,000 players · 950 courts Maine: 9.74% · 135,000 players · 385 courts Michigan: 4.88% · 490,000 players · 1,500 courts Minnesota: 7.32% · 420,000 players · 1,210 courts Missouri: 4.92% · 305,000 players · 850 courts Mississippi: 4.25% · 125,000 players · 345 courts Montana: 8.46% · 95,000 players · 280 courts North Carolina: 6.55% · 710,000 players · 2,200 courts North Dakota: 7.4% · 58,000 players · 175 courts Nebraska: 6.82% · 135,000 players · 385 courts New Hampshire: 8.2% · 115,000 players · 340 courts New Jersey: 5.17% · 480,000 players · 1,180 courts New Mexico: 6.86% · 145,000 players · 420 courts Nevada: 8.77% · 280,000 players · 720 courts New York: 4.62% · 905,000 players · 1,450 courts Ohio: 5.52% · 650,000 players · 1,380 courts Oklahoma: 4.81% · 195,000 players · 540 courts Oregon: 8.27% · 350,000 players · 1,020 courts Pennsylvania: 5.82% · 755,000 players · 1,900 courts Rhode Island: 7.3% · 80,000 players · 220 courts South Carolina: 6.7% · 360,000 players · 1,010 courts South Dakota: 7.07% · 65,000 players · 195 courts Tennessee: 5.75% · 410,000 players · 1,120 courts Texas: 4.62% · 1,410,000 players · 2,900 courts Utah: 9.07% · 310,000 players · 910 courts Virginia: 5.85% · 510,000 players · 1,260 courts Vermont: 8.5% · 55,000 players · 170 courts Washington: 7.1% · 555,000 players · 1,700 courts Wisconsin: 6.09% · 360,000 players · 1,030 courts West Virginia: 5.37% · 95,000 players · 260 courts Wyoming: 7.19% · 42,000 players · 130 courts
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Explore the Data

Pickleball Growth 2015-2030

Year-by-year US participation from 2.5M in 2015 through 24.5M in 2025, with 30M (2026) and 45M (2030) projections. 25.6% 10-year CAGR.

Player Demographics

Age, gender, household income, and race/ethnicity breakdowns for the 24.5M annual US pickleball players.

Tournaments & Pro Tours

PPA Tour, APP Tour, Major League Pickleball (MLP), $18.5M+ combined 2026 prize money, and top-earning pros.

Court Density Heatmap

Per-capita US pickleball courts by state. Where the market is saturated vs where there is build-out whitespace.

Paddle & Equipment Market

$2.3B US equipment market — Selkirk, JOOLA, Paddletek, Franklin — median prices, upgrade cycle, channel mix.

Year-by-Year Archive

Past editions of this report preserved for citation: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 frozen snapshots.

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CSV & JSON Downloads

Machine-readable datasets, the full annual report (save as PDF), and JSON API endpoints.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people play pickleball in the United States in 2026?

Roughly 24.5 million Americans played pickleball at least once in 2025 (SFIA), and past-12-month surveys from APP/YouGov put the figure at 48.3 million adults. Weekly core players exceed 11.2 million, up from under 2 million in 2020. 2026 is projected at 30M+ and 2030 at ~45M.

Is pickleball really the fastest-growing sport in America?

Yes. SFIA has named pickleball the fastest-growing sport in America four consecutive years (2021–2024), with 223.5% participation growth over the past three years. No other mainstream sport has come close during the same window.

How many pickleball courts are there in the US?

There are roughly 51,000+ pickleball courts across 16,000+ dedicated facilities, parks, private clubs, and converted tennis courts. Our Pickleball Court Finder tracks 10,800+ individual facility listings and is updated weekly.

What is the average age of a pickleball player?

The median player age is 34.8, down from 40.9 in 2020. Over 70% of new players are under 55, and 18–34 is now the largest cohort. Pickleball is not a seniors-only sport — though 55+ participation is still growing in absolute numbers.

Which state has the most pickleball players?

California, Florida, and Texas lead by absolute count. By participation rate as a share of population, Arizona (10.9%), Florida (7.1%), and Washington (7.0%) lead. Full table below and on state-specific pages.

How big is the US pickleball industry?

The US pickleball equipment and apparel market is ~$2.3 billion, with total industry revenue across facilities, tourism, coaching, media, and events approaching $5 billion. Combined 2026 professional tour prize money is $18.5M+.

What are the major pro pickleball tours?

Three majors in the US: the PPA Tour, the APP Tour, and Major League Pickleball (MLP), a 24-team franchise league. Combined 2026 prize money exceeds $18.5M. See our tournaments page for full data.

How much has pickleball grown since 2015?

Annual US pickleball participation has grown from ~2.5 million in 2015 to 24.5 million in 2025 — an 880% increase and a ~25.6% 10-year CAGR. Industry forecasts point to ~45M annual participants by 2030.

Where do these numbers come from?

Aggregated from the SFIA Topline Participation Report, USA Pickleball, APP/YouGov consumer surveys, Pickleball Magazine annual census, and our own Pickleball Court Finder directory. Every sub-page cites its sources inline.

Cite This Page

Citing these numbers? Please reference “Branded Pickleball — US Pickleball Statistics 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/stats. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.