# Global expansion of pickleball and padel

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-expansion-of-pickleball-and-padel
> Updated: 2026-09-11T14:08:34.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

The popularity of pickleball and padel is driving infrastructure expansion and demographic shifts globally. In Canada, new multi-outdoor sports courts and temporary indoor facilities have been established to accommodate rising demand. Similarly, in Australia, new venues are opening and existing tennis centers are being converted to include padel courts.

In the United States, the sport is seeing growth through both facility rebranding and increased participation across various age groups. While some facilities are moving toward flexible player pass systems to improve accessibility, others are focusing on competitive tournaments. There is also a notable trend toward youth engagement, with new clinics being launched to serve an expanding demographic of players under the age of 18.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Pickleball sees regional growth through tournaments and youth clinics

Pickleball participation is expanding through regional tournament successes in Colorado and new youth development clinics in Park City, Utah.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pickleball-sees-regional-growth-through-tournaments-and-youth-clinics

### 2026-09-08: Global expansion of pickleball and padel facilities

Communities in Canada, Australia, and the US are expanding sports facilities to accommodate the growing popularity of pickleball and padel through new court complexes and venue rebrandings.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/racquet-club-expands-australian-presence-with-new-venues

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