“Where the World Meets Pickleball”
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The 2026 World Pickleball Convention
October 15-17, 2026, Palm Beach
March 3-5, 2027, Chicago
June 17-19, 2027, London UK
The 6th Annual World Pickleball Convention
Uniting Communities and Cultures through the Fastest Growing Sport on Earth
Who is Coming?
• Over 200 Leading Companies will showcase gear, apparel, court tech, travel packages, & more.
• 71% Owner, C Level or Decision Makers comprise the Quali ed Buyers.
• Industry leaders and panelists with over 50 keynote speakers, including brand founders, sports scientists, facility developers, and federation executives.
• Thousands of players (pro & amateur), fans, families and new comers to the sport from all over the US and 14 Countries. This event is designed to be inclusive with something for everyone!
Why Pickleball, Why Now?
• 311% growth in total participation over the last 3 years.
• 24.8 million players in the U.S. in 2024 - up 45.8% from 2023.
• Pickleball is now played in 84 Countries with over 75 million players, and expected to double by 2028.
• In 2021, 86% of Players were aged 50+
• 80% of Players are now between 33 and 75 and played in 84 Countries.
Core Demographics 2023-2027
“The global pickleball market is expected to surge from 1.5 billion in 2025 to $4.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.2%.”
-- Market US News
Network Media Coverage - Click to View
The World Pickleball Convention & Conference garners media attention from virtually all major networks as well as specialty media.
Dates: October 16, 17 & 18, 2026
History: 6th Annual Convention/Expo
Venue: The Palm Beach Convention Center
Your Sponsorship Starts NOW
A sponsorship with us doesn’t begin on opening day—it begins the moment your brand comes on board. From the start, your company receives consistent, high-volume visibility through our monthly email communications reaching over 100,000 pickleball players, generating thousands of impressions every single week leading up to the conference. Six months before the event, your brand is also integrated into our social media campaigns and paid advertising, which collectively deliver over one million impressions before attendees ever walk through the doors. Premium sponsors gain even deeper exposure through features on Inside World Pickleball TV and inclusion in our network television advertising, ensuring national reach and credibility. By the time the conference begins, attendees are already familiar with your brand—and once on site, they’ll see it prominently displayed throughout the show oor, reinforcing recognition and driving engagement at every turn.
Inside World Pickleball TV - Tennis Channel - Pickleball Channel
ESPN - FOX Sports - NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX - FB - Insta - Linkedin - Email Partner Promotions - Live News Coverage - Exhibitor Promos
Key Features:
• 8,000+ Attendees over 3 days.
• 200 + Exhibiting Companies, 1000’s of Products/Brands
• 50 + Global Industry Speakers & Keynotes
• 2026 Indoor Championships - Pro, Senior Pro, Amateur
• 2026 Pickleball Corporate Challenge Championships
• 2026 Veteran’s Pickleball Assoc Tournament
• 2026 Youth Combine & College Scholarship Awards
• Product Demonstrations / Tastings
• Athluxe - The Active Wear Runway Fashion Show - Daily
• Pro / Celebrity Exhibitions
• Networking Events Happy Hour
• Pickleball Fitness & Wellness Workshops
• Pickleball Awards Ceremony
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Title Sponsor - Exclusive Naming Rights
“The 2026 ‘Your Company’ World Pickleball Convention & Conference
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• Logo above Convention Logo everywhere it appears
• Digital: All email, social media, television, radio, OTT advertising, etc.
• Print: All Print Ads, Banners, Signs, Backdrops, Tickets throughout and leading up to the event.
• Press Conference & Interviews: Opportunity to Speak at Press Conference
• Awards Presentation - Key Executive Presenter
• Premier 30x20 Exhibit Space Size & Placement Included + keynote speaking opportunity.
• Presenter of the Top Scholarship Winner $2,500, Presenter of the Palm Beach Classic Winner.
• Courtside Barrier Logos on All Courts (Double Placement on each court)
• Full-page ad in event program with feature company bio article and 6 Lobby/Floor Banners.
• Hosted Panel Discussion in the Keynote Theater
• VIP Pavillion and access for executives & guests with food and refreshments.
• Convention Commercials every hour.
• VIP Parking, Opening Night Reception, Unlimited Guest Passes.
Presenting Sponsor
• Logo prominently displayed below the Convention Logo as “Presented by...”
• Digital: All email, social media, television, radio, OTT advertising, etc.
• Print: All Print Ads, Banners, Signs, Backdrops, Tickets throughout and leading up to the event
• Press Conference & Interviews: Opportunity to Speak at Press Conference
• Premium 20x20 Booth Placement & Included
• Courtside Barrier Logos on All Courts
• Half page ad in event program as well as 2 Lobby and 2 Floor Banners
• Featured Presentation in Conference
• Access to VIP Pavillion for execs and guests with food and refreshments
• Convention Commercials three times daily.
• Cinematic: 1 minute video feature created and aired on Inside World PB and Pickleball Channel.
• VIP Parking, Opening Night Reception, 25 Guest Passes.
Gold Sponsor
• Logo prominently displayed below the Convention Logo and 50% larger than other level in all digital & step-n-repeats.
• Priority Pre-Reserved 10x10 Booth Placement & Included (If only 10’x10’ booths available - $5500)
• Featured :30 sec spot on Inside World Pickleball on Pickleball TV
• Half-page Ad in Showguide
• Courtside Barrier Logos on All Courts
• VIP Parking, Opening Night Reception, 10 Guest Passes.
Exhibitor
• Exhibit Spaces for the entire event.
• Pipe and Drape
• Access to Demo Courts /Demo Stage + 2 Looks in Fashion Show (activewear) at no additional charge.
• Logo and link on event website.
• Attendee App - scannable
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• Access to Daily Networking Events Indludes Pipe & Drape, Exhibitor Badges (5 per 10x10) and access to Networking Party opening night...
$1,800
cial Sponsorhips Available
• Showguide Sponsor - Full Page $4500, Half Page $3500
All Official Sponsors include a premium 10’x10’ Corner Booth.
• Court Naming Rights (name one of the 12 courts in your company name $3500)
• Fashion Show (Presenting sponsor of the Daily Fashion Show $5000)
• Youth Combine Scholarships Presentation ($500 College Scholarship in your company name & presentation $3500)
• Swag Bag Sponsorship (Exterior of all Swag Bags with your logo and info $3000)
• Hanging Aisle Banner Naming Rights (name an aisle with your company name/logo $3000)
• Lobby Welcome Banner (Place a banner outside the front door of convention$3000)
• Corporate Challenge Presenting Sponsor ($5,000) Choose one or more to sponsor below...
$1,500
