Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has been growing in popularity in recent years, and it's not just everyday people who are taking notice.

Celebrities have also been investing in the sport, both as players and as entrepreneurs. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the trend of celebrities investing in pickleball.

One reason for the growth in pickleball popularity is down to accessibility. The sport can be played indoors or outdoors. The court is smaller than a tennis court, making it easier to play in smaller spaces.

The paddles used in pickleball are also lighter and easier to handle than those used in tennis or badminton. This all makes it a great sport for older adults or those with physical limitations.

The NFL legend  Tom Brady who announced he was part of an ownership group of a Major League Pickleball (MLP) expansion club alongside tennis star Kim Clijsters.

Actress and comedian Selena Gomez has invested in the Los Angeles-based pickleball brand, Selkirk Sport.

The company makes paddles, bags, and other pickleball equipment, and Gomez has said that she became interested in investing because she loves playing the sport and wants to help it grow.

Another celebrity who has gotten involved in pickleball is actor and comedian Kevin Hart. Hart, who has been playing the sport for several years, has partnered with the sports drink company BodyArmor to launch a new line of pickleball-themed drinks.

The drinks, which are called BodyArmor Lyte SuperDrink Pickleball Edition, come in three flavors and are designed to give players the hydration and energy they need to perform their best on the court.

The 54-year-old Oscar-winning actor took to Instagram on Thursday to announce that he is selling his own paddle- which he boasts as 'the best' for the racket sport.

LeBron James is an investor in Major league pickleball. This drew a lot of attention and it was reported that the interest of the sport exploded.

James' agent Rich Paul has also invested in the sport and has stated he thinks the sport is going to be huge.

Emma Watson is known for her work as an actress and her involvement in activism and advocacy on various social issues, when not working she loved to play pickleball on holidays with friends.

A televised Celebrity pickleball tournament where the Harry Potter star was paired up with the boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. Their team name was The Volley Ranchers

The two-hour comedy special aired on CBS, called “Pickled,” which featured a pickleball tournament hosted by “The Late Show’s” Stephen Colbert

Bill Gates grew up near the birthplace of pickleball. He and his family were some of the first people to ever play the game.

His dad, Bill Gates Sr. was friends with inventors, Joel Pritchard, Barney McCallum and Bill Bell

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who has become an ambassador for the sport and has helped promote it through various events and social media campaigns.

Following in the footsteps of some of the other sports stars sees the Quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs is investing in a new Major League Pickleball team

The YouTube influencer is an avid fan of pickleball and invites players to his house where he has built his own court to compete.

23-time Olympic gold medallist Phelps was part of the PPA’s 2022 season-opening event who squared off in a celebrity pro-am pickleball match with Fitzgerald

Naomi Osaka recently introduced the Miami Pickleball Club, a new Major League Pickleball team in which the Japanese tennis superstar has invested alongside Nick Kyrgios.

After investing into a Major League pickleball team, Nick took to Instagram recently to announce his excitement of his new ventures.

Ellen announced that she was “in love” with pickleball and launched paddles where the proceeds went to the Ellen Fund.

The Friends star has fallen in love with the game he build a pickeball court in his garden and can often be seen playing with friends or pros of the game.

If the Kardashian are posting on their social media about how much they love the sport then it can only get more popular

Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has become part of the ownership group of the Mad Drops Pickleball Club

The multi award winning actor is one of the celebrities to found their calling in pickleball and has admitted to playing daily.

George recently admitted that his wife “smoked” him at multiple sports including pickleball.

It was stated there was another conquest to Mrs Clooney's Pickleball skills ex-president Barack Obama

Model and television host has invested into a major league pickeball team

America’s fastest-growing sport continues to attract high-profile investors from entertainment and sports

Billionaire investor and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban announced he has invested in VIBE Pickleball League 

The Anchorman star joined in on the fun at the comic relief celebrity pickleball tournament.

In conclusion, the trend of celebrities investing in pickleball is a testament to the sport's growing popularity and potential for continued growth.

Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious to try it out, pickleball is a fun and accessible sport that's worth checking out.