Hyderabad is set to welcome a new kind of pickleball destination when Pickle District × Madikeri opens in Khajaguda on 2 October 2026. Combining pickleball courts, coffee, and social spaces, the venue aims to bring sport and lifestyle together in the heart of the city's growing Financial District.
Key Highlights
- Pickle District × Madikeri opens on 2 October 2026 in Khajaguda, Hyderabad.
- Developed by ShowBoat through Doppelt 11 Sports LLP, the venue combines pickleball, coffee, and social spaces.
- The venue is affiliated with the Telangana Pickleball Association (TPA), supporting both recreational play and structured tournaments.
- Future plans include expanding the sport-and-lifestyle concept into other markets and exploring AI-enabled technology for player engagement, performance tracking, and facility management.
Hyderabad Gets a New Pickleball and Coffee Hub
Pickle District × Madikeri is designed to be more than a traditional sports facility. Promoted by ShowBoat through Doppelt 11 Sports LLP, the new venue brings pickleball courts together with coffee and dedicated social spaces.
Players will be able to book sessions through Playo or Hudle, then stay around for coffee and conversation after their games. Memberships are planned for the future, while the venue will initially focus on open play and a strong community atmosphere.
The concept reflects the growing appeal of pickleball beyond the court, giving players a place to compete, socialise, and spend time together in the same setting.
Where Pickleball Meets Coffee and Community
The lifestyle element is central to Pickle District × Madikeri. Rather than focusing solely on competitive play, the venue is designed to feel as much like a café and social space as it does a sports facility.
That creates an environment where casual players can enjoy open games while the wider Hyderabad pickleball community can connect off the court. The venue's location in Khajaguda, within Hyderabad's fast-growing Financial District, also places it at the centre of an expanding urban community.
A Competitive Stage for Telangana Pickleball
While social play is a major part of the concept, Pickle District × Madikeri also has a competitive dimension. The venue is affiliated with the Telangana Pickleball Association (TPA), allowing it to support structured tournaments alongside recreational sessions. That gives competitive players a dedicated stage to showcase their skills while keeping the venue accessible to those simply looking to enjoy the sport.
The opening will also bring together civic and sporting figures, including Jayesh Ranjan, IAS; G Srijana, IAS, Commissioner of Cyberabad Municipal Corporation; former tennis Olympian Vishnu Vardhan; sportsperson and DSP-in-training Sathwika Sama; pickleball World Cup medallist Prasanthi; and TPA member Vamsi. Their involvement highlights the growing recognition of pickleball as a sport with wider competitive potential in India.
From Hyderabad to a Bigger Sportainment Vision
The ambitions behind Pickle District × Madikeri extend beyond its first Hyderabad location. The team is exploring expansion into other markets, with plans to combine sport, food, wellness, and entertainment in a broader "sportainment" concept.
Technology could also become part of that expansion. The team has discussed using AI-enabled technology to improve player engagement, track performance data, and streamline facility management.
If those plans move forward, Pickle District × Madikeri could become more than a new pickleball venue in Hyderabad. It could serve as a model for how the sport can bring together competition, community, hospitality, and technology under one roof.
For Hyderabad's growing pickleball community, the concept is simple: more than a court, more than a café, and a new space where rallies and social life meet.
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