Ballers, a Pickleball and Golf Complex, to Open in Former Electric Company Hub in Fishtown in July

Ballers, a pickleball and golf complex, to open in former electric company hub in Fishtown in July

A social sports complex offering pickleball, golf and squash will open at the Battery building in Fishtown in July. Ballers, a chain with investments from David Blitzer, Andre Agassi and Sloane Stephens, has additional locations planned in Boston and Miami.

Tennis star Andre Agassi joins $20 million investment in Ballers, a multisport members’ club

Ballers, a social multisport venue and members’ club, just received a $20 million Series A investment joined by tennis star Andre Agassi ahead of its Philadelphia flagship opening in July. With the location, Ballers aims to combine competition with culture. It will include courts where members can play pickleball, squash, and padel. There will also be a golf practice area with real sand traps and a large turf field where members can play soccer.…

Tucker City Council debates pickleball complex bid process at heated meeting

The Tucker City Council meeting on June 9 got heated when the subject of pickleball was raised. (Screenshot) The Tucker City Council meeting on June 9 saw heated exchanges between its members regarding a last-minute addition to the agenda to reopen the bid process for a controversial proposed pickleball court complex. The motion passed 4-3. The discussion turned ugly as council member Alexis Weaver and mayor Frank Auman exchanged barbs about whe…

Meet you at the padel court

Ballers, a social sports club for racket sports enthusiasts, is about to launch its first location in Philly.

Social Sports Concept Ballers Raises $20M To Launch Nationwide Expansion

Ballers, a sports venue and exclusive members’ club, has closed on $20M of funding and plans to open more than 50 locations within the next 10 years.