Ace Your Game at the Best Pickleball Spots in Tucson

With each passing day, pickleball gains popularity, and for good reason — it’s easy to learn, accessible for kids, adults, and seniors, and a blast to play. With our wide-open, sunny skies and energetic, active community, Tucson, Arizona, is the ideal place to grab a paddle, find a court, and play pickleball against the majestic backdrop of the  Sonoran Desert.

Where to Play Pickleball in Tucson 

In southern Arizona, you can barely go a few days without someone talking about pickleball, so it’s no surprise that in true Tucson fashion, we have an ample amount of unique, striking places to play.

Ace Pickleball Club  

Ace Pickleball Club takes a membership-based approach with all-inclusive fees. Take advantage of the indoor professional-grade cushioned courts, welcoming atmosphere, and a free Pickleball 101 clinic for beginners. This place is overflowing with pickleball awesomeness, including tournaments, clinics, round robins, social mixers, waterfall tournaments, prize pools, and private events. 

Have you heard of glow-in-the-dark pickleball? At Ace, experience the game like never before in the dark under neon lights! With the ball and surroundings glowing, you’ll have no trouble playing while rocking to some great tunes and taking your game to the next level.

CORBETT’S Tucson 

You’ll love the pickleball courts at CORBETT’S Tucson as you play with the always gorgeous downtown Tucson in the background. CORBETT’S offers five courts, two of which are inside the historic building. There are a lot of options when it comes to pickleball here. Choose to play one-on-one, two-on-two, or put together your own tournament. 

On Mondays, courts are available for open play with a DJ spinning from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On these open play nights, the courts are open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the indoor courts reserved for beginners. Regular hours are Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Beyond pickleball, CORBETT’S has a mouthwatering food and drink menu, beer garden, bar, and live music on the weekends.

Kino Sports Complex - South  

Tucson’s 300-acre Kino Sports Complex is Pima County’s largest professional sports and entertainment venue of its kind. There’s a lot of fun stuff going on here, including 20 pickleball courts. All courts are dedicated to pickleball, outdoors, and lighted.

Additional Pickleball Options

Other great spots to play pickleball in and around Tucson are Elkhorn Ranch, a dude ranch southwest of Tucson in the Baboquivari Mountains, Tucson Lazydays KOA, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, which has two lighted courts, Omni Tucson National Resort with their state-of-the-art courts, and the pickleball facilities at the Historic Shankle Ranch.  

No matter which Tucson pickleball establishment you choose, unlimited fun, exercise, and chances to develop your skills await. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of the sport or a beginner, you’ll discover your perfect pickleball home in the Old Pueblo.  

Find a court near you today!