How to start a pickleball club on PaddleBag
By the PaddleBag team · Updated October 6, 2026
If you play with the same group every week, a club gives everyone one place for the schedule, the chat and the members list — instead of a group chat that buries every announcement.
Create your club
- Name your club, pick your home court, and add a logo and cover photo.
- Choose whether anyone can join right away or you approve each request.
- Give it your own look with a theme colour and logo border.
Invite your group
Invite players by @username or share the club link in your group chat. Players you invite as an organiser can join straight away, even in an approval-only club.
Run it week to week
- Club chat for quick back-and-forth, members only.
- Club posts for announcements that shouldn't get buried.
- Host the club's open plays so members can join and pay in one place.
- A club leaderboard from the games your members play.
FAQ
Is it free to create a pickleball club?
Yes. Creating a club and inviting members is free.
Can non-members see club posts?
No. Club posts and club chat are only visible to the club's members.
How do I find a club to join?
Browse the Clubs page by city. Each club shows its home court, members and upcoming open plays.