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CourtsApp, the first AI-powered court marketplace for racquet and paddle sports, announced today an exciting partnership with the world’s largest pickleball facility becoming the Official Guest Booking Partner for the National Pickleball Center, home to the US Open Pickleball Championships.
With 65 courts located in East Naples Community Park in Naples, Fla., the National Pickleball Center will host the 10th Annual US Open April 11-18, a massive tournament attracting more than 55,000 visitors and players competing in pro, senior and amateur divisions.
In addition to being the Official Guest Booking Partner for the National Pickleball Center, CourtsApp has been named a sponsor of the US Open of Pickleball Championships with signage and activations taking place in Vendor Village.
“We’re incredibly excited about this partnership. The National Pickleball Center is the premier pickleball facility in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of players and millions of plays each year,” said Daren Hornig, Founder and CEO of CourtsApp. “By integrating CourtsApp as the Official Guest Booking Partner, we’re making the booking experience seamless and convenient across multiple digital access points. Our goal is simple — make it easier for players to get on the court and enjoy the game.”
The National Pickleball Center opened in 2020 and has quickly become the premier pickleball destination in the world. The facility welcomes more than 400,000 visitors annually from across the United States and around the globe, generating millions of plays each year. As host of the US Open of Pickleball Championships and a year-round hub for recreational and competitive players alike, the Center has helped establish Naples as the global epicenter of the sport.
“This partnership between CourtsApp and the National Pickleball Center creates a more streamlined and convenient way for guests to reserve courts at our facility,” said Justin Romero, Executive Director of Pickleball, USOP National Pickleball Center. “At NPC, we are committed to improving every day, and we believe teaming up with CourtsApp will enhance visibility, simplify the booking experience for guests, and elevate overall guest satisfaction. We’re excited about what this means for our community and look forward to delivering an even better playing experience.”
Launched in December, CourtsApp is known as the “OpenTable” for racquet sports and makes court and open-play bookings convenient and accessible. CourtsApp is designed to help club operators fill empty court time, increase revenue, and reach new players without upfront costs. Currently live to players throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with more than 1,800 courts across 175-plus facilities on the platform, CourtsApp will extend from Maine to Florida before expanding market-by-market as club density increases. Additional play-in markets will include Southern California, Texas, and the Pacific Northwest.
In December, CourtsApp announced a strategic partnership with DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) becoming the Official Court Booking Partner for the global standard for pickleball ratings and verified match data.
Players and clubs can learn more or join the platform at CourtsApp.com. To learn more about the National Pickleball Center, check out: www.usopnationalpickleballcenter.com.
