Pickleball Just Got a $225 MILLION Boost… Here’s What It Means + Atlanta

About this episode

The episode discusses a significant $225 million investment in pickleball and its implications for the sport, along with a recap of the Atlanta tournament.

Send us Fan Mail This week on KOTC we break down one of the biggest moments in pickleball history — a $225 million investment into the UPA and what it means for the future of the sport. From MLP and PPA growth to players cashing in, KOTC is diving into the real story behind the headlines (and calling out the misinformation along the way). We also recap the Atlanta tournament, including The rise of “Tama Time” and breakout performances. Major upsets and new faces shaking up the brackets Heate...

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Loong

Topics covered

• pickleball
• investment
• sports growth
• tournament recap
• player performances

Keywords

• pickleball
• investment
• UPA
• Atlanta tournament
• MLP
• PPA
• sports news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UPA, MLP, PPA

Places: Atlanta

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