Canada Pickle Ball Market Overview, 2029

With each serve and smash, Pickle ball carves its niche in Canada and fuels a market boom that is attracting the eyes of sports enthusiasts across the country. The Pickle ball Market is growing in Canada, with more participants in the game from different age groups, especially seniors and young adults. As the sport catches on, facilities for playing, equipment, and other services have noticeably grown throughout the country. Good-quality paddles, balls, and court equipment are in high demand in the market, dominated by a few leading companies like Selkirk Sport, Paddletek, and Onix. Integration of technology is gaining much significance in the Canadian pickle ball market. Other trends finally emerging are smart equipment, virtual coaching apps, and community involvement through digital platforms. These features appeal to tech-savvy players and enhance the overall playing experience. Websites and apps used for match scheduling, league sign-ups, and buying equipment are increasingly popular, especially in metropolitan cities where convenience is key. Environmental sustainability is one of the important future trends in the Canadian pickle ball market, where demand for green products and facilities is on the rise. While building pickle ball facilities, builders have increasingly begun to incorporate features of sustainable design, such as energy-efficient lighting and materials made from recycled materials. In June 2023, Franklin Sports has inked a five-year partnership deal with Pickle ball Canada, the recognized National sports organization tasked with overseeing the nation's fastest-growing sport. Under this partnership, Franklin Sports proudly designates its signature X-40 and X-26 balls, along with its various paddles, as the Official Balls and Paddle of Pickle ball Canada. This is a partnership that will put together under one roof the expertise and excellence of Franklin Sports with the official governing body of Pickle ball in Canada-a milestone in so far as the journey of this sport is concerned.

According to the research report “Canada Pickle Ball Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Canada Pickle Ball market is anticipated to add to more than USD 227 Million by 2024–29. The key drivers in the marketplace of Pickle ball in Canada are increased awareness of the sport, a greying population, and a concentration on health and wellness. These are complemented by other challenges the marketplace faces, including climate constraints, few available courts, and demographics. The heightened popularity of the sport in Canada is thus directly related to the development and growth of the pickle ball market. It happens with dispersed focus on major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary regarding facility development and participation by players, while the rural areas are getting into the scene while it raises awareness. Also, there is the development of professional pickle ball clubs, changing some tennis courts to multi-shared courts. The growth of Pickle ball within Canada has social and cultural implications. Generally, the sport enhances physical activity and interaction among people, especially at older ages, which is a big segment of the players. Pickle ball has evolved into a sport that involves community centres and retirement communities in its fight against social isolation, as well as promoting an active, healthy lifestyle. Several highlights make the pickle ball landscape in Canada. The Canadian Pickle ball Championships remain the ultimate national event where the cream of talent competes from coast to coast. The Pickle ball Canada National Tournament is attended by other competitive players since it gives them a home for displaying their full range of skills. The Vancouver Open and Toronto Pickle ball Classic are two of the most well-known regional events, each typically having hundreds of viewers and allowing local players to compete in the games as well. Similarly, The Calgary Pickle ball Open showcases one of Alberta's biggest events, building regional competition and community support.

Based on the report the Canada pickle ball market is segmented into by product type which includes paddles, balls, apparel & footwear and other accessories. With more and more players of all ages participating in the game, pickle ball equipment demands rise in high-end paddles, balls, apparel, and accessories. Being the most dominating segment, paddles have been introduced in different types of material-wood, graphite, and composite-which address the different preferences and skill levels of players. The more the number of pickle ball courts and clubs dedicated in the country, the greater the market extends, since more facilities are built to house the increasing number of players. The segment for apparel and footwear is gathering speed, whereby shoes designed specifically for pickle ball can assure better support and stability. This could be considered the most attractive segment for both casual players and professionals since the unique demands of the game-grip and comfort, for example-are catered to during the game. The online retail channels continue to attract consumers among Canadians for easy accessibility to a wide range of pickle ball equipment and enable players to compare products and their prices conveniently. The growth of online shopping is being driven by the increasing digital presence of brands and retailers within the community of pickle ball.

Canada is gradually emerging as a promising market for pickle ball, and participation and infrastructure building keep rising. The sport saw a rapid expansion now, it is being adopted at an exponential rate in Canada itself. The indoor pickle ball courts segment in Canada is in unparalleled growth, driven by huge demand for year-round availability and space repurposing. Major operators take advantage of the emergence of centres dedicated to such facilities. Concepts like "Pickle ball Kingdom" open clubs across Ontario. These facilities have unique configurations in order to address the growing popularity of the sport in concert with noise management challenges across the nation in enclosed spaces. Outdoor Court Installations are on the rise across Canada as municipalities start to invest in outdoor facilities to grow the game. Municipal parks and recreation departments are not letting go of pickle ball, realizing it is one of those sports that reaches across multiple demographics. Private clubs and franchises add to the trend by investing in outdoor facilities to meet growing demand for pickle ball as a recreational and competitive sport.

The growth of the pickle ball market in Canada will be boosted by the growing popularity of the sport coupled with the expansion into the country by major franchises for pickle balls. The growth of the Canadian pickle ball market is dominated by an offline distribution channel. Conventional retail outlets include independent sport shops and franchised sport chains. In these brick-and-mortar stores, customers can try out equipment and get personal advice from the staff knowledgeable in their field. Community events and local tournaments organized by the same retailers increase the fun and encourage participation in pickle ball. The online distribution channel is gaining traction in Canada, as it promotes convenience and access to a wider variety for the consumer. E-commerce sites have ultimately provided players with access to various types of pickle ball equipment, such as specialty products and accessories. Improved usages of social media and digital marketing have increased brand awareness and consumer interaction, thereby driving traffic to online stores. In April 2024, Pickle ball Kingdom-an indoor pickle ball franchise and the largest in the world-announced its commitment to opening multiple clubs throughout Ontario, Canada. It marks one of the most important moments ever to hit the Canadian pickle ball market, with state-of-the-art facilities offering a wide range of activities, including lessons, leagues, and tournaments. With Pickle ball Kingdom, it's more than the courts, there are refreshments on location and a mobile app with which it is pretty easy to book the courts or make video highlights.



Considered in this report
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• Pickle Ball market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product Type
• Paddles
• Balls
• Apparel & footwear
• Other Accessories

By Court Type
• Indoor Courts
• Outdoor Courts

By Distribution Channel
• Offline
• Online

By End User
• Recreational
• Professional
• Schools & Institutions
• Clubs & Association

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Pickle Ball industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.