Pickleball in Italy: A Fast-Growing Sport
The latest figures released by FITP (Italian Tennis and Padel Federation) confirm what we at JAYKAY see every single day from our offices and construction sites across the country: Pickleball is in the midst of an unprecedented surge.
In the first quarter of 2026, membership numbers have doubled, and sanctioned tournaments already count in the hundreds. This is a powerful testament to how deeply this sport has captured the hearts of Italians, and we are incredibly proud to be an integral part of this revolution.
A Forward-Looking Partnership
We recognize and applaud the FITP for their ability to transform a vision into a winning national strategy. Thanks to their robust infrastructure and the foresight to promote Pickleball—from school classrooms to historic sports clubs—Italy has become a benchmark for all of Europe.
At JAYKAY, we stand alongside the Federation as their Official Supplier. We view this role not as mere equipment providers, but as technical partners dedicated to putting world-class quality at the service of the Federation’s vision. We thank the FITP for the work accomplished so far; their growth is our daily challenge to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
From Local Clubs to the 2025 Rome European Championships
If Italian Pickleball has a solid “home” today, it is due in no small part to our technology. 2025 marked our definitive crowning moment: we had the honor of providing the courts for the European Championships in Rome, bringing JAYKAY excellence to the iconic setting of the Foro Italico.
Watching Europe’s elite players compete on our surfaces confirmed what we already knew: we are the national benchmark for Pickleball court installation and equipment. We don’t just sell a product; we design the space where the game comes to life. Our leadership is born from an obsessive attention to ball bounce, surface speed, and material durability.
Leaders in Innovation and Local Presence
Being a leader means anticipating the needs of the clubs. We know that the strength of Pickleball lies in its logistical versatility, and our solutions are engineered to transform any unused corner of a sports center into a high-performance professional court.
Today, anyone in Italy looking to take Pickleball seriously—from small clubs wanting to diversify their offerings to major international hubs—knows that the JAYKAY brand is a guarantee of technical excellence. We don’t just install courts; we set the standard by which Italian Pickleball is measured.
The journey has only just begun. Together with the FITP, we will continue to lay every single square meter of surfacing with the same passion that brought us here. The future of Pickleball is already under your feet.
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