Pickleball UK News: Latest On and Off the Courts This Month

Pickleball UK News: Pickleball in the UK is in full swing, and if you’ve been wondering what’s new, what’s next, and where you’ll want to be playing this year—you’re in the right place. From official recognition to buzzing festivals and big names stepping onto the court, the UK pickleball scene is growing fast and evolving by the minute.

🗞️ Here’s your latest Dink Quest roundup of what’s making headlines in the world of UK pickleball as of April 2025.

🎉 Festivals & Events to Mark on Your Calendar

🇬🇧 English Nationals Singles & Festival — Loughborough (May 3–4)

• Held at the Dan Maskell Tennis Centre
• Competitive singles play from juniors to 75+
• Doubles Festival alongside with 18 courts of non-ranking fun
• Inclusive vibe, community focus, and a wheelchair division too

🏓 North-West Pickleball Festival — Preston (October 3–5)

• Hosted at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre
• Clinics, socials, and three full days of pickleball action
• £70 all-in pass now open for registration

☀️ Swindon End of Summer Festival — Delta Tennis Centre (Sept 6–7)

• Following a packed spring festival, this is the club’s biggest yet
• All levels welcome for a weekend of relaxed, competitive play

🏆 Big Wins for the UK Pickleball Scene

Pickleball England Gets the Stamp of Approval

Sport England has officially recognised Pickleball England as the sport’s national governing body—a massive milestone that opens the door to funding, development programmes, and national strategy.

Leadership That Reflects Real Inclusion

Recent leader certification workshops have trained 54 new pickleball leaders—including 8 deaf players supported by British Sign Language interpreters. That’s real progress in making the game more accessible across the UK.

📈 UK Growth by the Numbers – Latest Pickleball UK News

Massive Membership Surge

The UK now boasts over 40,000 registered pickleball players—a 65% increase in just the last year. From rural clubs to major cities, everyone’s picking up a paddle.

South & South-West Lead the Charge

• The South East has the largest player base (39%)
• The South West saw a whopping 107% rise in players
• The West Midlands and North East also showing strong club expansion

David Lloyd Leisure Goes All In

The popular UK fitness chain saw a 33% profit spike—thanks in part to pickleball’s rising demand. They’re adding more pickleball and padel courts across their clubs in 2025.

🌟 From the World Stage: Agassi Joins the Pickleball Party

Tennis legend Andre Agassi is officially crossing over—he’ll make his pro pickleball debut at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships this year, pairing up with the unstoppable Anna Leigh Waters in mixed doubles.

Big name + big energy = more eyes on our sport!

💬 Final Thoughts from Dink Quest

Whether you’re in it for the competition or the community, the UK pickleball wave isn’t slowing down anytime soon. From official milestones to local legends, there’s never been a better time to jump in.

Keep an eye on our site for event recaps, club highlights, and exclusive Dink Quest stories from around the UK courts.

📌 Want your club featured in the next news roundup? Drop us a message—we love celebrating the people who make pickleball in the UK so brilliant.

🏓🇬🇧 Until next time—keep dinking!

For more information on upcoming events and to find local clubs, visit Pickleball England’s official website.

🎯 Check out these popular posts next:

Author: Dink Quest

Dink Quest Pickleball Directory – The home of Pickleball in the UK