The Meteoric Rise: America’s Fastest-Growing Sport

There’s no overstating how quickly pickleball has taken over. For the past three years, it has consistently been named the fastest-growing sport in the USA by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA).

• Participation: In 2023, there were an estimated 8.9 million players in the U.S., a staggering increase of over 150% since 2020.
• Demographics: While popular with older adults (55+) for its social nature and lower impact, the fastest-growing demographic is now players under 24.