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The Wandering Pickle

The global home for pickleball stories, strategy, and culture.

From local courts to international tournaments, The Wandering Pickle follows the people, places, and stories shaping the fastest-growing sport in the world.

Read. Play. Wander.

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Interviews + Stories

Hear from players around the world.

Take Me There
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Wear the game.

One of the best things about pickleball is that it doesn't take itself too seriously. And neither should athleisure. Or merch. The Wandering Pickleball Collection is all about fun, because at the end of the day, we're not tennis. We enjoy ourselves.

Get your game on.

Whacking a little yellow ball with a paddle isn't easy.

Some of us are open play 5.0s, tournament 3.5s. Some of us are about to outdo our pickle nemesis' DUPR. Whether you're about to be enter your first challenger or step on your first court ever, our tips section has something for every player.

Some of us have no idea what the f*ck pickleball is– if that's you, check out TFIP.

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Pickle Travel

Help us chase the next story.

Your support helps us travel farther, tell better stories, and grow the game around the world.

Donations help fund independent journalism, tournament coverage, and opportunities to introduce new communities to pickleball through clinics, instruction, and outreach—one court at a time. 🌎🏓🥒

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