Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Pickleball Grows Rapidly in Asia
Pickleball is a sport that is becoming very popular in Asia.
A recent study found that almost 2 billion people in Asia know about pickleball, and over 800 million have played it at least once.
This means nearly one in every five people in Asia has tried pickleball.
The sport is growing faster in Asia than in the United States.
Many people find pickleball fun and easy to play, which helps it become more popular.
1.9 billion people in Asia are aware of pickleball.
812 million people in Asia have played pickleball at least once.
Nearly one in five people in Asia have tried pickleball.
Pickleball's penetration rate in Asia is higher than many established recreational sports.
The research was conducted by UPA Asia in partnership with YouGov Singapore in 2025.
- Who
- 1.9 billion people in Asia are aware of pickleball, 812 million have played it
- What
- Pickleball is growing rapidly in Asia
- When
- Research conducted in 2025
- Where
- Asia
- Why
- Pickleball's popularity is increasing due to its accessibility and appeal
- Total Awareness in Asia
- 1.9 billion
- Total Players in Asia
- 812 million
- Penetration Rate in Asia
- Nearly 1 in 5 people
- Research Conducted By
- UPA Asia and YouGov Singapore
- Year of Research
- 2025