Pickleball is coming to Porto. There's an unprecedented competition and free classes to try the sport
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Pickleball is coming to Porto. There's an unprecedented competition and free classes to try the sport

SAPO Notícias5 September 2026 at 19:00

Pickleball, a sport that has been growing in popularity, is about to arrive in Porto. An unprecedented competition and free classes will be made available to those interested in trying this sport.

The arrival of pickleball in Porto is scheduled for this month, and the event will take place in a shopping mall in the city. This is the first time the sport is presented to the Porto public on this scale.

During the event, free classes will be offered so that anyone can try pickleball, regardless of their level of experience or prior knowledge of the sport. In parallel, a competition will take place that promises to be innovative for practitioners in the region.

Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, usually played with paddles on a reduced court. Its popularity has grown significantly in various countries, and its introduction in Porto represents a new option for physical activity and leisure for residents of the city.

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