After a slight construction delay, a massive new San Antonio pickleball complex will soon be swinging. Texas Pickle Hall will celebrate its grand opening at 201 Shin Oak Dr. in Live Oak on September 29, with 30,000 square feet of game play under one air-conditioned roof.
The veteran-owned business will showcase 12 climate-controlled courts dedicated to the trendy racket sport, lit up with state-of-the-art lighting. A 4,000-square-foot open-air lounge, modeled after classic Texas ice houses, will serve juice and other beverages and provide space for special events.
Unlike some chains, like the College Station-based Chicken N Pickle, Texas Pickle Hall is less devoted to the social experience. Although players have space to take a breather, the focus is on the sport, with membership tiers offering perks like pro shop discounts.
“After a few construction delays, it feels amazing to finally be at the finish line,” Texas Pickle Hall COO Alexander Komet said in a press release. “We’ve built this facility to support the full pickleball journey — from curious beginners to competitive athletes-and to create a place where the San Antonio pickleball community can truly grow.”
Pickleball and other racket sports have seen a surge in popularity across the United States due to easy-to-learn gameplay and accessibility for most fitness levels. Several like-minded concepts will debut in the upcoming months, including Western-themed Outlaw Pickle, a second outpost of Maryland-based franchise Dill Dinkers, and Slice Padel, a compound dedicated to pickleball’s cousin, padel.
Texas Pickle Hall will also undergo an almost immediate expansion. The company is already at work on a Southtown sequel at 1334 S Flores St. that will be even bigger than the Live Oak original.
Once the Southtown complex is open, both compounds will be open from 7 am-11 pm daily. Hourly court rental will cost $40, and membership rates run from $797-$899 annually.