Judy Murray OBE says pickleball can help Scotland be more active, calling it a “perfect fit” for the country's indoor spaces and unpredictable weather.
Record-breaking Skechers Pickleball Scottish Open in Glasgow attracts 380 competitors from 14 countries, with over 900 matches played.
Pickleball participation in Scotland has surged by more than 10,000% since 2018, growing from 50 players to over 5,200, reaching schools, retirement communities, wheelchair users, and even prisons.
Anne Smillie, British sport’s longest serving CEO, predicts pickleball will overtake tennis as Scotland's most popular racket sport by 2030, with the right funding and support.
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. and in England, with celebrity fans like Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney driving its global rise.
