Pickleball receives record $225 million investment as sport gains institutional backing
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 14:51 UTC
- Sources: MarketWatch
Investors poured a historic $225 million into pickleball, signaling confidence in the sport’s growth potential beyond a fleeting fad. The funding is the largest ever for the fast‑growing activity, reflecting rising valuations across sports markets. MarketWatch reported the deal.
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