{"id":320257,"date":"2026-08-13T10:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/320257\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T10:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:52:09","slug":"new-york-is-one-of-americas-most-pickleball-obsessed-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/320257\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Is One of America\u2019s Most Pickleball Obsessed States"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you remember when\u00a0karaoke broke on the scene and many people said it was just a fad? The same can be said for pickleball. Let&#8217;s face it, pickleball isn&#8217;t going anywhere anytime soon either. A 2026 report says there are now nearly 25 million pickleball players across the country. That is an increase of almost 25% in just one year.<\/p>\n<p>New York Ranks Near the Top<\/p>\n<p>New Yorkers appear to be all in on this popular sport. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardrock.bet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hard Rock Bet<\/a> studied the number of courts, clubs, professional tournaments, and online searches in each state. New York ranked as the fifth most pickleball obsessed state in America. Only California, Florida, Texas, and Ohio ranked higher.<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of Courts Across New York<\/p>\n<p>New York has 476 pickleball courts, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardrock.bet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the study<\/a>. That is the fifth highest number in the country. The state also has 22 pickleball clubs and hosts two professional tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.hardrock.bet\/<\/p>\n<p>New Yorkers Are Looking for Pickleball<\/p>\n<p>People across New York are not only playing but they are also searching for information about the game. New Yorkers make an average of 73,780 pickleball related Google searches each month. Popular searches include \u201cpickleball rules\u201d and \u201cpickleball courts near me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Is Pickleball So Popular?<\/p>\n<p>Pickleball is simple to learn and can be played by people of many ages. It also does not need as much space as tennis. Whether you already play or are still trying to understand what all the fuss is about, one thing is for sure. Pickleball has found a very happy home in New York State.<\/p>\n<p>Pickleball!  13 Courts and Clubs in Upstate New York to Play This Popular Game<\/p>\n<p>Pickleball? Odd name? For sure. But there is no doubt that this is one of America&#8217;s favorite sporting pastimes today. It started in 1965 in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Its popularity grew throughout the Northwest and today it is the fastest-growing sport in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 13 places (among a hundred) where you can play pickleball in Upstate New York.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Chuck D&#8217;Imperio<\/p>\n<p>The Ultimate Ride Gallery: Every Thrill at the 2026 New York State Fair<\/p>\n<p>Step right up and dive into the excitement! From heart-pounding thrill rides to fun-filled attractions for the whole family, the New York State Fair\u2019s Midway has something for everyone. Take a look through our complete gallery showcasing every ride that\u2019s spinning, soaring, and sliding its way into your fair experience this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/wadeshowsinc.com\/events\/222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Credit &#8211; Polly McAdams<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you remember when\u00a0karaoke broke on the scene and many people said it was just a fad? 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