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Pickleball news from across the United Kingdom: clubs, courts, tournaments, grassroots development, equipment and the people growing the sport.

UK News

UK News
Leeds leisure centre opens eight dedicated pickleball courts
A city-centre leisure centre in Leeds has opened eight dedicated pickleball courts, with free taster sessions running all month.
October 12, 2026
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Governing body publishes new code of conduct for clubs
A new code of conduct has been published for clubs and coaches, with guidance on safeguarding and fair play.
October 11, 2026
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Scottish Open returns to Glasgow with a record field
Registration has closed with a record number of pairs entered for this year’s Scottish Open in Glasgow.
October 11, 2026
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Carbon face paddles tested over a month of club play
We tested six carbon face paddles across a month of club play to see what the extra cost buys you.
October 9, 2026
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North West League week six: a new leader in Division One
Week six of the North West League delivered two upsets and a new leader at the top of Division One.
October 9, 2026
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Beginners nights are helping UK clubs grow, organisers say
Clubs that run a regular beginners night are growing faster, according to club organisers across the UK.
October 8, 2026
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Six courts added at Swansea park after council conversion
A council has converted two disused tennis courts into six pickleball courts, open to the public from today.
October 8, 2026
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Highlights from the Midlands Open finals
The best rallies from finals day at the Midlands Open, with reaction from the winning pairs.
October 7, 2026
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Over 50s pickleball sessions double in a year
Sessions aimed at players over 50 have doubled in twelve months, according to club organisers.
October 5, 2026
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Schools pickleball programme launches in fifty primary schools
A new programme will bring pickleball to fifty primary schools this term, with free kit and teacher training.
October 4, 2026
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Funding round opens for community court projects
A new funding round is open for community groups looking to build or convert pickleball courts.
October 3, 2026
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120 new venues added to the directory this month
One hundred and twenty new venues have been added to the directory this month, taking the total past 1,700.
September 30, 2026