May 2026
MLP Australia 2026: A Leaner League, A Bigger Stage
Major League Pickleball Australia’s 2026 season focuses on sustainability and quality, blending international talent with a growing domestic…
Author: Chris Beaumont
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May 2026
Around the World: April in Review
From Cuba’s unexpected rise to Asia’s growing infrastructure, April 2026 showed pickleball developing in distinct regional patterns. Featured…
May 2026
Brazil: An Ecosystem Taking Shape
Brazil’s pickleball ecosystem is developing through grassroots community building, structured tournaments, and growing federation support. Featured in the…
May 2026
He Took Pickleball to a Helicopter Pad in Papua New Guinea — But Not for the Reason You Think
Mark Palm brought pickleball to one of the most remote places on earth, a helicopter pad in Papua…
May 2026
Planting the Game: How Pickleball Is Taking Root Across Africa
Pickleball is spreading across Africa through individual ambassadors and grassroots community building, creating a sustainable growth model for…
May 2026
Inside the English OPEN: How a Global Event Is Actually Built
From the outside, the English OPEN is scale and spectacle. From the inside, it’s a logistical operation built…
May 2026
Kazuhiro Nomura and Burger King Japan: Pickleball as Early-Stage Adoption in Japan
Kazuhiro Nomura’s partnership with Burger King Japan marks a pivotal moment for pickleball in Asia, signalling the sport’s…
May 2026
US Legends League Expands — But the Real Story Is What It’s Building
The US Legends Senior Pro Pickleball League is expanding beyond the headline, building structure for senior players across…
May 2026
The Race to Build Pickleball’s Next Generation
The race to build pickleball’s next generation depends on schools and universities creating real competitive pathways. The UK’s…
May 2026
How a Canadian Oxford Student is Building the UK’s First Collegiate Pickleball System
A Canadian Oxford student is building the UK’s first collegiate pickleball system, rebranding the sport for a younger…