Pickleball expands rapidly across Cambridgeshire with 20 new venues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Pickleball continues to grow in popularity in England, with over 20 venues opening in Cambridgeshire alone. The sport, which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, allows for multiple games on a single court space, catering to 16 players during doubles. Players are finding the sport inclusive and social, with clubs in both urban and rural areas. Locally, one coaching group has expanded from a single weekly session to 22 hours of play each week, reflecting the sport's rapid growth and community impact.
- •More than 20 pickleball venues opened in Cambridgeshire.
- •Registered players in England number around 20,000.
- •Pickleball combines elements from multiple racquet sports.
- •One local coach expanded club sessions from 1 to 22 hours per week.
- •The sport draws players from diverse backgrounds, enhancing community connections.
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — How pickleball is changing our lives
"Pickleball is a fast-growing sport and more than 20 venues have opened across Cambridgeshire alone.
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