You can now play pickleball in every state and territory in Australia. Here's where to find clubs, courts and social sessions near you, city by city.
Venues and session times change often, so always check with the club or venue before you go. Listings current as at November 2026.
Australia-wide: start here
| Directory | What it's good for |
|---|---|
| Pickleball Australia: Places to Play | The national body's venue finder. You can also send them a form and they'll help you find a place to play. |
| Pickleball Australia: find your state | Links to your state or territory association and its local clubs. |
| Tennis Australia: Where to Play | A map of tennis venues that also offer pickleball, with court hire. |
| National Pickleball League: Where to Play | A growing list of clubs and venues, strong on regional NSW and Victoria. |
Perth and Western Australia
- State body: Pickleball Association of Western Australia (PAWA), where you can choose a local club when you register.
- Try a SHEGO paddle: demo and buy at Pickleball Central Perth, 176 Fitzgerald St, Perth.
- More in our Perth guide.
Sydney and New South Wales
- State body: Pickleball Association NSW (PANSW).
- Large Sydney clubs: Northern Beaches Pickleball Association and Pickleball in the Park.
| Regional NSW | Venue |
|---|---|
| Newcastle / Lake Macquarie | PCYC Lake Macquarie, Windale; PCYC Morisset |
| Illawarra | Shellharbour City Stadium |
| Blue Mountains | Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre |
| Central West | Dubbo Sportsworld |
| Northern Rivers | Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (Lismore); Kingscliff, Murwillumbah and Pottsville tennis courts |
| Mid North Coast | Great Lakes Aquatic & Leisure Centre (Forster); Macksville, Scotts Head and Kendall tennis clubs |
| Riverina | Leeton Indoor Stadium |
Melbourne and Victoria
- State body: Pickleball Victoria, which keeps court and event details up to date.
- Melbourne directory: Aussie Pickleball Bros Melbourne court directory, filterable by region and indoor/outdoor.
| Area | Clubs |
|---|---|
| Melbourne metro | Bayside Pickleball Club (Hampton), Manningham Pickleball (Leeds Street Sports Centre), South East Melbourne Pickleball (Pearcedale Tennis Club) |
| Mornington Peninsula | Sorrento Pickleball Club |
| Geelong and Surf Coast | Drysdale Clifton Springs Pickleball Club, Torquay Pickleball Association |
| Bendigo | Bendigo Pickleball Club |
Brisbane and Queensland
- Brisbane: Brisbane Pickleball Club is one of the country's largest. The Open Sports app is popular for finding "come and try" and social games. Beyond the Court's Brisbane court map is another handy finder.
- Moreton Bay: Focus Tennis Club in Redcliffe is a big pickleball hub.
- Gold Coast: Gold Coast Pickleball Association, one of Australia's largest clubs.
- Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Pickleball Club.
- Central Queensland: Yeppoon Tennis Club runs pickleball.
Adelaide and South Australia
Pickleball South Australia has a search tool for local sessions and clubs.
Canberra
Pickleball Canberra offers coaching, open play and tournaments.
Hobart and Tasmania
Contact the Pickleball Association Tasmania for clubs around the state.
Darwin and the Northern Territory
Pickleball Northern Territory's Facebook page has the latest court locations and events.
Tips for finding a game
- Search Facebook for "pickleball" plus your suburb or town. Local groups are often the fastest way to find social sessions.
- Check your local council's recreation pages and leisure centres.
- Ask at tennis and badminton clubs, as many now have pickleball lines.
- Look for sessions labelled "beginner", "social" or "come and try".
Quick answers
How do I find pickleball near me in Australia?
Start with Pickleball Australia's Places to Play finder or your state association, then check Tennis Australia's Where to Play map and local Facebook groups.
Can I play pickleball in regional Australia?
Yes. Many regional towns now have clubs or sessions at tennis clubs, PCYCs and leisure centres.
New to the game? Read how to play pickleball, then find the right paddle for you.
