St. Pete Athletic leads CourtSource's 2026 ranking of the nation's 100 best pickleball clubs, while Florida claimed five of the Top 10 positions. The ranking draws on verified data from more than 18,300 U.S. venues and an editorial review of the complete player experience.
SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CourtSource today announced its 2026 Top 100 Pickleball Clubs in the U.S., naming the St. Pete Athletic - Paddle & Social in St. Petersburg, Florida, the No. 1 pickleball club in America.
The nationwide ranking recognizes the clubs that are elevating the standard for pickleball, hospitality, programming, service, and value. Florida placed five clubs in the Top 10 and 11 in the Top 100, while Texas placed 10. The complete ranking includes clubs in 33 states.
CourtSource's 2026 Top 10 Pickleball Clubs
- St. Pete Athletic - Paddle & Social - St. Petersburg, Florida
- Greystone Pickleball Club - Auburn Hills, Michigan
- The Fort - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Pickler Universe - Carrollton, Texas
- The Replay Club - Boynton Beach, Florida
- Pictona at Holly Hill - Holly Hill, Florida
- Match Point Pickleball Club - Columbus, Ohio
- Ballers Philadelphia - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Bosse Pickledom - Natick, Massachusetts
- USOP National Pickleball Center - Naples, Florida
Every qualifying venue was evaluated through CourtSource's Court Score, a composite measure incorporating facility scale, playability, access and amenities, using verified data from more than 18,300 U.S. venues. CourtSource's editorial review then examined the complete player experience, including coaching, leagues, locker rooms, food and beverage, social spaces and whether the venue gives players a reason to stay beyond their scheduled match. Sponsorship played no role in the rankings.
"Great clubs remove friction from play and add reasons to stay," said Andrew Wyatt, Director of Court Intelligence at CourtSource. "The leaders in this ranking combine excellent courts with smart programming, great environments, hospitality, and a genuine sense of community. St. Pete Athletic set the 2026 benchmark because every part of the experience reinforces the desire to stay longer, play more, and return the next day."
St. Pete Athletic combines 14 indoor pickleball courts and two padel courts with professional playing surfaces, dining and bar service, fitness and recovery amenities, coworking areas, social spaces, and year-round programming. Located in St. Petersburg's Warehouse Arts District, the approximately 50,000-square-foot club was designed as a place where members and visitors can play, work, dine, recover and connect. More information is available through the St. Pete Athletic CourtSource profile.
"From the beginning, we built St. Pete Athletic with community at the center of every decision we made. Our goal was to create a club where people would want to stay long after they finished playing," said Reuben Pressman, co-owner of St. Pete Athletic. "To be named the No. 1 pickleball club in America by CourtSource is an extraordinary honor for our team and for St. Petersburg. It affirms the hard work and care we invested in creating a better place for people to play, connect and belong."
The rest of the Top 10 reflects the range of experiences reshaping the industry. Greystone Pickleball Club pairs 17 indoor courts with a championship court, kitchen, and bar. The Fort offers a 43-court tournament campus, while Pickler Universe combines 26 courts with dining, recovery, and social amenities. Pictona, Match Point and the USOP National Pickleball Center demonstrate the importance of scale and tournament programming, while Ballers Philadelphia and Bosse Pickledom show how architecture, dining, and entertainment can turn a pickleball facility into a broader destination.
The ranking arrives as pickleball participation continues to expand nationally. The Sports & Fitness Industry Association estimates that 24.3 million Americans played the sport in 2025 which is more than five times the number reported in 2020.
The complete ranking, methodology and club profiles are available at CourtSource.
About CourtSource
CourtSource is a national pickleball and padel discovery and market-intelligence platform. It helps players discover courts, clubs, games, coaches and playing opportunities while providing club operators, developers, and industry partners with data and visibility across a network of more than 18,300 U.S. venues.
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