Where to play, who to learn from, and how to get on a court — from the CBD to the suburbs. Indoor all year, outdoor when the weather plays along.
Melbourne's grown one of the densest pickleball scenes in the country — dedicated indoor clubs in every direction, outdoor courts when the sun's out, and social sessions you can drop into any night of the week. Whatever the weather does, there's a game on.
Dedicated indoor clubs across South Melbourne, Bentleigh East, Pascoe Vale and beyond mean play never stops for weather.
Outdoor courts and tennis clubs open up across the suburbs when Melbourne turns it on — floodlit options for the evenings too.
Social sessions welcome all levels with paddles provided. No team, no commitment — book a spot, show up, play.
A few of the standout places to get on a court. See the full rundown — indoor, outdoor and hire — on the where-to-play page.
Melbourne's largest dedicated outdoor club — seven championship courts, a licensed bar, pro shop and members' clubhouse. Open 7 days for hire, social play, coaching, leagues and tournaments, plus a popular functions destination.
One of the city's first dedicated indoor venues, with four championship courts and sessions all day, every day for every level. "Learn to Play" beginner sessions with equipment provided, plus coaching and a lounge to hang around in.
Two big South-East indoor venues — eight courts at Bentleigh East and ten at Dingley Village — running sessions all day, every day. Beginner-friendly, with a pro shop on site and a buzzing tournament calendar.
A polished indoor facility with premium acrylic courts for year-round play, a café serving barista coffee, an elevated lounge and a pro shop. A comfortable spot in the city's north for social and competitive play.
You can pick up the basics in an afternoon, but a few coached sessions is the fastest way to actually get good. Across Melbourne you'll find:
Borrowed paddles get you started, but your own paddle changes the game. HUSTL paddles are built for Australian players — shop the range plus balls, nets and accessories shipped Australia-wide.
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in Australia. It combines elements of tennis, ping-pong and badminton — the rules are simple and it's easy for beginners to learn, but it develops into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
It's a great workout, suitable for all ages and fitness levels, social and genuinely addictive once you start.
It was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA, by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum, who created the game to entertain their families. Using a badminton court, paddles and a perforated ball, they built a sport that's since become one of the fastest-growing recreational activities in the world — including here in Melbourne.
It's played on a badminton-sized court with a modified tennis net, using paddles and a plastic ball with holes — singles or doubles. The game starts with an underhand serve that must cross the net diagonally and clear the non-volley zone (the "kitchen"). Only the serving team can score. Games are usually played to 11 points and must be won by two.
Introductory sessions run at clubs across Melbourne and usually cover the rules, scoring, basic strategy and fundamental technique. In under 15 minutes, beginners can start hitting balls and playing matches. Equipment is generally provided and sessions are led by experienced coaches.
See our where to play and coaching pages for beginner-friendly options near you.
Borrowed paddles are fine to start, but your own paddle makes a real difference. HUSTL makes premium performance paddles designed for Australian players, along with balls, nets and accessories shipped Australia-wide.
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