In Other News — The Stories You Shouldn’t Miss Today
Chris Beaumont
April 27, 2026
China, India, Seoul, Spain and Kuala Lumpur all point to different forces shaping global pickleball, from infrastructure and economics to pathway tension.
Europe
Explore pickleball across Europe, including tournaments, rising players, national growth, and the latest regional news shaping the sport’s future.
The Other Stories You Might Miss — But That Still Matter
Chris Beaumont
April 23, 2026
From Europe’s structured tour growth to Singapore’s new facilities and MLP expansion, smaller stories continue shaping the sport.
Levitskiy Doubles Up as Gran Canaria Titles Fall Into Place
Chris Beaumont
April 20, 2026
Paula Levitskiy won two titles in Gran Canaria as Pickle Pro Tour results produced clear winners across every division.
PPA Australia’s Depth Problem and Louis Laville’s Return Hint at Pickleball’s Next Phase
Chris Beaumont
April 14, 2026
Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson examine shallow draws at PPA Australia, the pressures shaping player participation, and why Louis Laville’s return matters for Europe.
Laville and Garcia Take Stockholm Title as Mehta Siblings Lead Indian Open
Chris Beaumont
April 6, 2026
Louis Laville and Mauro Garcia won the Stockholm RTA 2000, while Harsh and Naimi Mehta led the standout performances at the Indian Open in Hyderabad.
De Rueda Holds Firm, Turkovic Dominates in Stockholm RTA2000 Finals
Chris Beaumont
April 4, 2026
Ignasi De Rueda and Domenika Turkovic took the singles titles in Stockholm, closing out the RTA2000 event with composed final performances.
Europe’s pickleball calendar is breaking — and players will decide what survives
Chris Beaumont
March 30, 2026
As tournaments clash across Europe, pickleball faces a new challenge: too many events and not enough coordination, with players now deciding which tours survive.
From Local Leagues to the US? MiLP Changes the Ceiling for UK Players
Chris Beaumont
March 28, 2026
Team pickleball already exists across England. What MiLP adds is something different: a genuine pathway for 3.0 to 4.5 players to dream beyond local competition.
Swindon Proposes Rooftop Pickleball Venue as Court Demand and Urban Creativity Rise
Chris Beaumont
March 25, 2026
Swindon Borough Council has submitted plans to convert the top floors of Brunel North car park into a rooftop pickleball venue, offering a fresh model for urban court development.
TOPSERIES Launches 2026 Circuit as Madrid Crowns Champions and Signals Global Ambition
Chris Beaumont
March 25, 2026
TOPSERIES opened its 2026 circuit in Madrid with a strong international field, major early champions, and a clear signal that Europe is becoming a serious force in the global pickleball