🇺🇸 USA Pickleball just announced something big

Big news… USA Pickleball is launching its own leagues. And they're running them on Pickleheads 🏆

As part of our expanded partnership, we've been named an Official Technology Partner for USA Pickleball Rec Play.

What does that mean for you? You’ll soon see USAP leagues rolling out to cities across the country, built on the same league tools thousands of you already use every week.

Pilots begin this spring, with more cities launching throughout the year. But the really exciting part is where this could eventually lead…

USA Pickleball is exploring ways for league results to connect to something bigger beyond your local standings. Nothing’s finalized yet, but the vision is there — your weekly games potentially counting for more inside the wider USA Pickleball ecosystem 👀

That’s the kind of thing only USA Pickleball can really unlock.

Two years ago, we partnered with USAP to build the official court finder. This is the next chapter. Here we go!

🔥 A tumbling cartwheel save!

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82,600+

Did you know there are over 82,600 courts in the US alone. Moreover, court construction grew 25% year-over-year in 2025, and there are still wait times at most facilities at peak times.

Pickleball shows no signs of slowing down.

🤔 Selkirk just acquired Bread & Butter! It might actually be genius

Last week, Selkirk officially acquired Bread & Butter — and honestly, this could end up being a really smart move for both sides.

These are two brands with completely different personalities, but both have built incredibly loyal followings in their own way. Both brands make seriously good paddles too.

Selkirk has spent years building one of the strongest premium brands in pickleball. But Bread & Butter brought something different to the table: personality, community, and a cult-like following that bigger brands can struggle to manufacture.

In fact, both brands have featured in our best pickleball paddle rankings for years now, and Bread & Butter’s “Loco” is currently our pick for the best overall paddle you can buy right now.

The good news for fans is that B&B founder Doug Sapusek and the Sapusek family are staying involved and continuing to lead the creative direction of the brand, while Selkirk handles the operational side behind the scenes.

If they can preserve what made Bread & Butter special while giving the brand access to bigger distribution and resources, this could be a huge win.

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🇺🇸 Colorado Springs Golden Ticket

Registration is open for the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament in Colorado Springs. Join our friends at Peak Pickleball, June 24–28 for elite competition and to earn your shot at Nationals.

Golden Ticket Tournaments are the only guaranteed pathway for amateur players to qualify for the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships, the sport’s longest-standing National Championships event. Gold medalists earn a coveted Golden Ticket, unlocking priority registration access to Nationals.

Spots will fill up fast and registration closes June 14th. Don’t wait, register today!

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