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An updated list of all the new pickleball courts in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Pickleball Kingdom

In the two years since CultureMap last rounded up all the places to play pickleball in North Texas, the sport has only gotten more popular. So popular, in fact, that Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch is hosting the 2025 Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships right now through November 9.

Even if you're not pro level yet, you might still be interested by the whole new wave of court openings has swept DFW, meriting an updated list.

Each of these courts has either opened or been announced since our last article in early October 2023. As always, check each individual business for hours, rates, and rules — and don't forget to have fun!

Ace Pickleball Club
Frisco

This growing chain from Georgia made its Texas debut on July 12, 2025, in an old BuyBuy Baby space at at 2930 Preston Rd. #600.
It has a member-focused approach and all-inclusive pricing for professional-grade, cushioned, indoor courts and a welcoming community that includes free introductory clinics for newcomers. Memberships are $129 monthly with the first month free.

Chicken N Pickle
Allen

The chain — which already has North Texas locations in Grapevine and Grand Prairie — has now opened the Allen outpost which was originally scheduled for 2022. It's located at 1221 Johnson Rd. at The Farm, the mixed-use development at SH-121 and Alma Road. The venue encompasses nearly four acres with eight pickleball courts (six indoor and two outdoor covered), plus dining areas on two levels, a sports bar, beer garden, and yard games such as cornhole, battleship, and giant Jenga.

Pickleball Kingdom
Dallas & Fort Worth

Concept founded in Chandler, Arizona, opened in Plano during summer 2024 and has now added a location near the Galleria Dallas shopping center (14060 Dallas Pkwy.). It spans 30,320 square feet with 11 indoor courts. Another location in Keller/Fort Worth is still planning to open (original target date was 2025, and there's still time!). The company’s goal is to provide locations within 10-15 minutes of every North Texas city and neighborhood, offering quick access to anyone who wants to pickleball. Convenient!

The Picklr
McKinney & West Fort Worth

This is McKinney's first dedicated pickleball venue (joining locations in Arlington, Denton, Hurst, and Lewisville), and its opening was quickly followed by another in White Settlement. The McKinney venue features 10 indoor courts built with a 30-by-60-foot playing area, which is the professional standard for pickleball. The space allows for league play, tournaments, and open play, making it welcoming to both pro and amateur players.

Preston Playhouse
Dallas

"Pickel. Padel. Party" is the slogan here, as padel gets two indoor courts and pickleball nine, along as well as dedicated lounge and bar spaces. It's from Dallas-based WoodHouse, whose other hospitality venues include Park House Dallas, José, and the former T Bar M Racquet Club, now the private, members-only Banner House.

Dill Dinkers
Crowley & Plano

This family-friendly pickleball club company from Maryland began franchising in 2023, and is the first indoor pickleball facility in Crowley as of 2024. It features eight fenced-in courts, a pickleball court reservation system, pro shop, ball machine, and private event space for up to 20 people. Another location is slated to open soon in Plano.

The Sandy Pickle
The Village Dallas

The live-eat-play destination added six pickleball courts and six sand volleyball courts in late 2023, along with cutting-edge golf simulators, bar, and food truck. It's located at 5683 Village Glen Dr. and lets players book through its user-friendly app.

Serve & Sip Pickleball Club
Dallas

We first announced this in 2024, when it had a proposed opening slated for the next year, and it looks like the company really meant that: the website still promises 2025. The upscale sports facility/restaurant/bar is billed as the largest indoor-outdoor pickleball venue in the heart of Dallas, and plans to reside at 11250 N, Central Expy., in a former Conn's appliance store at the northeast corner of Royal Lane. Let's wait and see!

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love on a budget

Texas makes top 10 for most affordable date nights in the U.S.

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Going on a date doesn't have to be expensive.

Finding love on a budget has never been easier in Texas, which was just ranked one of the top 10 states with the most affordable date costs in the country.

Texans spend about $81 on average for a typical date night, which is the 10th cheapest cost out of all 50 states, according to a new study from dating advice platform Muse.

The report compared statewide costs for a date based on the average price of a restaurant meal for two and the average price of a soft drink, domestic beer, and a bottle of wine. Muse additionally extrapolated total costs across "basic," "standard," and "premium" dinner date tiers. Pricing data was provided from consumer pricing database Numbeo on February 2, 2026.

Texas' typical dinner date cost is nearly $11 lower than the $91.75 national average.

This is how the analysis broke down the average price of a dinner date in Texas:

Mid-range restaurant meal for two: $66.67
Soft drink: $2.47
Domestic beer: $6
Bottle of wine: $13.41

Based on these figures, Muse determined that the cost of a "basic" date in Texas – defined as "a three-course meal for two and two soft drinks" – adds up to $71.61. Texans spend an average $78.17 for a "standard" date, meaning the same three-course meal but sub in two domestic beers instead of soft drinks. "Premium" dates for couples, who splurge on a bottle of wine with their meal, will rack up a $93.49 bill at the end of the night, the data says.

North Texans have extra bragging rights considering Dallas was crowned the No. 1 most affordable city for dining out in 2025, and the city is conveniently home to one of the most romantic restaurants in America.

States with the most and least expensive date costs
West Virginia topped the list with the most affordable date nights in the U.S., with the typical date costing $60.22, far lower than the national average. Hawaii, on the other hand, is the most expensive state for dinner date in the nation. The average cost for a date in the Aloha state will set couples back by $144.24.

"People often assume it’s the drinks that make date nights expensive, but it’s really the meal that changes everything," a Muse spokesperson said. "Depending on where you live, the same dinner for two could cost twice as much, and that adds up fast when you're planning something special for Valentine’s Day. No matter the price tag, what matters most is the time spent together, but knowing where your dollar stretches further never hurts."

Celebrating love doesn't have to revolve around going out for dinner. There are many ways to surprise your sweetheart that don't involve going out to eat, like listening to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, watching an Avant Chamber Ballet show, or going on a romantic retreat elsewhere around Texas.

The top 10 most affordable states for a dinner date with their average costs are:

No. 1 – West Virginia ($60.22)
No. 2 – North Dakota ($65.67)
No. 3 – Minnesota ($68.33)
No. 4 – Alabama ($69.74)
No. 5 – Mississippi ($74.37)
No. 6 – Illinois ($74.97)
No. 7 – Kansas ($75.14)
No. 8 – Georgia ($76)
No. 9 – Wyoming ($78.50)
No. 10 – Texas ($81.09)

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