Pickleball is rapidly gaining popularity across the United States, with an estimated 15,910 total public courts and 4,000 added last year alone, according to USA Pickleball's 2024 Annual Growth Report. USA Pickleball is the governing body for the sport in the United States.

Read about none of those venues that are now open in and around San Antonio, as well as some tips from the official rulebook on the basic rules of the game and terms to know for beginners.

This list is not comprehensive.

Terms to know

Here’s a list of some essential terms to know for pickleball, according to the official rulebook:
  • Fault: any actions that stop play or award a point to the team serving the ball.
  • Non-volley zone: a seven-foot zone surrounding the net, within which the ball cannot land and the player cannot stand.
  • Line calls: any ball that hits the ground on the lines of the court is considered in-bounds.
  • Side-out scoring: only the serving team can score points in this scoring system.
Rules of the game


According to the 2025 Official USA Pickleball Rulebook, the sport is played either as singles or in teams of two.

When serving the ball, a player must hit it diagonally across the court to the other team.

Players can only serve the ball once, and the first serve from each team must be completed on the right-hand side of the court.

For scoring, points can only be scored by the serving team or player. Games traditionally run until one team scores at least 11 points and wins by more than two points, according to the rulebook.


The game is based on the two-bounce rule, which means both teams must allow the ball to hit the ground once before returning it over the net and back to the other team.

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Texas Pickle Hall

The venue features 12 indoor pickleball courts, league play, tournaments, clinics, a state-of-the-art cooling system, locker rooms, a pro shop, private lessons and reservations and more.New Braunfels


NB Pickleball Club

The club’s facility features three climate-controlled and Seal Master indoor courts. NB Pickleball Club offers lessons with certified professional instructors, open tournaments and open play. The venue also has cameras to see replays from games, special senior events and a junior league.The Courthouse

This restaurant and sports venue features six indoor pickleball courts and four outdoor padel courts, plus a team of certified coaches for tips and lessons. The courts are attached to a full-service bar and restaurant.
The Courthouse has padel and pickleball courts in New Braunfels. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)
The Courthouse offers padel and pickleball courts. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)


Cranky Pickle


This venue has six outdoor pickleball courts plus two covered courts, a pro shop and gathering spaces for private events. Players can choose to play in leagues for all skill levels, participate in special pickleball events, or take lessons from professional, certified instructors.John Newcombe Country Club

Featuring eight outdoor pickleball courts, this local country club hosts public pickleball clinics and tournaments for all skill levels, has a pro shop for equipment and also runs special event programming for club members.North San Antonio

Dill Dinkers

This venue—locally owned by Brian and Karen Birdy—features five indoor pickleball courts available for open play, lessons, leagues and private events for all skill levels. Dill Dinkers also has a pro shop that sells equipment.
Located in the Stone Oak neighborhood, Dill Dinkers is a 15,500-square-foot facility featuring five indoor courts. (Courtesy Dill Dinkers-Blanco)
Located in the Stone Oak area, Dill Dinkers is a 15,500-square-foot facility featuring five indoor courts. (Courtesy Dill Dinkers-Blanco)
Chicken N Pickle


Both a restaurant and a pickleball venue, Chicken N Pickle offers six indoor and four outdoor pickleball courts available for private events, parties and gatherings. The establishment also has equipment rentals, weekly clinics and programming.Epoch Pickleball

Home to four indoor, climate-controlled pickleball courts, Epoch Pickleball offers open clinics, tournaments and private events. The pickleball venue also has an on-site business center and pro shop for players.Boerne - Fair Oaks Ranch

Boerne Tennis Center

Under the City of Boerne Parks and Recreation department, this facility offers private lessons, clinics and private court reservations for both pickleball and tennis. Boerne Tennis Center also operates a pro shop with gear, merchandise and more.