The sport's world federation counts 73 national federations across five continental confederations.
Why this market is moving now
- Pickleball is spreading beyond North America: Asia had 52.3% of rated clubs in October 2026.
- Clubs on DUPR, a global rating platform, are growing by about 2,000 a month.
- The world federation is organising 73 national federations and is pursuing Olympic recognition.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| About 2 million pickleball players worldwide held a DUPR rating in 2026. | 2 million players | 2026 | |
| There were 20,000 pickleball clubs on DUPR worldwide in October 2026, with about 2,000 new clubs added each month. | 20000 clubs | 2026 | |
| Asia had 52.3% of the world's DUPR pickleball clubs in October 2026, ahead of North America with 36% and Europe with 5.5%. | 52.3 % of clubs | 2026 | |
| Pickleball clubs on DUPR were spread across 183 countries in 2026. | 183 countries | 2026 | |
| More than 10 million pickleball matches had been logged on DUPR by 2026. | 10 million matches | 2026 | |
| The World Pickleball Federation counted 73 national federations engaged with it across five continental confederations in 2026, and it is pursuing Olympic recognition. | 73 federations | 2026 | |
| The European Pickleball Federation had 30 member federations and the Asia Federation of Pickleball had 24 in 2026, the two largest continental bodies. | 30 member federations | 2026 | |
| The PPA Tour, the top professional pickleball circuit, runs 20 tour stops a year. | 20 stops a year | 2026 |
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Companies to watch
DUPR
Global pickleball rating platform with about 2 million rated players and 20,000 clubs.
PPA Tour
Top professional pickleball circuit, with 20 stops a year.
World Pickleball Federation
World governing body that counts 73 engaged national federations and seeks Olympic recognition.
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Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
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Frequently asked questions
How many people play pickleball worldwide?
No complete world player count is published. About 2 million players worldwide hold a rating on DUPR, a global rating platform, and its clubs are spread across 183 countries.
Where is pickleball growing fastest?
Asia had 52.3% of DUPR pickleball clubs in October 2026, ahead of North America with 36% and Europe with 5.5%.
How many pickleball clubs are there in the world?
DUPR counted 20,000 clubs worldwide in October 2026 and adds about 2,000 a month.
How many countries have a national pickleball federation?
The World Pickleball Federation counted 73 engaged national federations in 2026. Europe's federation had 30 members and Asia's had 24.
What is the biggest professional pickleball tour?
The PPA Tour calls itself the top professional circuit and runs 20 stops a year.
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