PGA Show Adding Racquet Sports to Event

The PGA Show is adding a Racquet Sports section to its upcoming January show in Orlando, FL, following strong recent participation increases across tennis, pickleball and padel. The event will be held from January 20-23, 2026.

Marketed as a “show within a show,” Racquet Sports at the PGA Show will offer a dedicated show floor section for displays of pickleball, tennis, padel, squash and other racquet sports products, alongside educational sessions, live demonstrations and networking events.

PGA Golf Exhibitions, which organizes the PGA Show, referenced U.S. Tennis Association and Tennis Industry Association data showing racquet sports participation continues to accelerate tennis has risen 33 percent since 2020, pickleball has surged 59 percent since 2022 to 8.9 million players, and padel is hailed as the world’s fastest-growing sport with over 25 million participants.

“The introduction of Racquet Sports at the PGA Show is a natural and exciting next step in the evolution of the event, reflecting the growing crossover of racquet sports and golf,” said PGA Golf Exhibitions Vice President Marc Simon. “We’re building a dynamic platform where innovation, connection and opportunity come together, offering brands and professionals across both industries valuable advantages to grow their businesses, build new relationships and shape the future of the multi-sport club experience.”

Over 50 racquet sports brands will showcase equipment, apparel and technology, including Adidas Racquet Sports, Centerline Athletics, Gamma Sports, Gear Box, Joola Pickleball, Paddletek, Selkirk, Mizuno, and Vulcan Sporting Goods. Adidas Racquet Sports sponsors the Official Padel Court; Joola Pickleball sponsors the Official Pickleball Court, Selkirk as Racquet Sports Presenting Sponsor, and Amet International as Racquet Product Zone Sponsor.

The 2026 event will also feature partnerships with several racquet industry groups, including the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), the Director’s Club of America, USTA, Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), and the RADL Wire.