Padel is rapidly taking hold in South Florida, potentially outshining the once-dominant pickleball craze. Enthusiasts in Broward and Palm Beach counties can now find new courts and clubs offering an exciting twist on the region’s sports scene.

Cheerful Home Child Care & Early Learning Center will once again bring the community together this Saturday at Upper Moorman Park for its third annual pickleball tournament. Players of all skill levels and communities can look forward to a lively day on the courts, as this local event continues to grow in popularity.

The Pickle Pad is riding America’s pickleball wave into four new states—Florida, New Jersey, Texas and Alabama—bringing its development pipeline to seven venues and lining up three grand openings for the fourth quarter. The Dallas company says its “multi-experience” formula, which marries pickleball courts with dining and other attractions, is powering the accelerated build-out.

Madison Heights marks a significant enhancement to its recreational facilities with the grand opening of eight new pickleball courts at Rosie’s Park. This development is part of a broader investment in community spaces throughout the city.

Chicken N Pickle, the Kansas City-based chain leading the pickleball “eatertainment” trend, is opening a new location in Allen’s mixed-use development hub. The expansion marks a significant addition to the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s entertainment and dining landscape.