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Pickleball Club

2,000 members at $50/month = $100K/month. America's fastest-growing sport needs courts.

Monthly Revenue
$20K–$100K
realistic range
Startup Cost
$100K–$500K
to get started
Hourly Rate
$50–$100
per hour billed
Complexity
3/4
skill required

The Business

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America with 36+ million players. A dedicated pickleball facility with 8-12 courts can generate $50K-100K/month through memberships, court rentals, lessons, leagues, and pro shop sales. Membership models at $50-100/month with 1,000-2,000 members create massive recurring revenue. The startup cost is high but the demand is proven.

How to Start

Convert an existing warehouse or tennis facility to pickleball courts ($50K-150K per court conversion). Start with a membership model plus open play times. Add programming: leagues ($200/season), clinics ($40/session), private lessons ($60-80/hour). Build community — pickleball players are social and loyal. Court utilization above 60% means you're profitable.

REAL EXAMPLE

A pickleball facility in Austin with 12 courts and 2,000 members generates $95K/month in membership revenue alone, plus $15K in lessons and pro shop sales.

Equipment Needed

  • Pickleball courts (indoor or outdoor)
  • Nets and equipment
  • Pro shop inventory
  • Booking software
  • Seating and amenities

Licensing

Zoning permits + business license

Monthly Search Volume

1,800
people/month search for this business
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Revenue Calculator

400
$15
50 hrs
$250,000
Weekly Revenue
$6K
Monthly Revenue
$25.8K
Annual Revenue
$309.6K
Monthly Profit
$800
Break-Even
N/A
Hourly Rate
$120
Monthly costs: $25,000/mo (insurance, fuel, supplies)
CHRIS'S TAKE

Pickleball is the rare boring business with genuine tailwinds. 36 million players and growing 20%+ year-over-year. The membership model creates SaaS-like recurring revenue. 2,000 members at $50/month is $1.2M/year in predictable income.

PRO TIP

Offer corporate event packages — companies love team-building activities and will pay $1,000-3,000 for a private court booking with instruction.

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