40,000-Square-Foot PickleRage Facility With 18 Courts Set To Open in Plainfield

A massive indoor pickleball club will open at 900 N. Ave. in Plainfield later this year. PickleRage plans to launch the 40,000-square-foot space as part of its national expansion. The club sits inside the New World Sports complex, which is still under construction in Union County.

Eighteen pro-level CushionX pickleball courts will anchor the space. Players can relax in a lounge, shop at the pro store, and book courts through an app.

This becomes the second planned New Jersey spot for PickleRage. Another club is coming to Middlesex County.

Plainfield's location will host clinics, leagues, tournaments, and parties. Beginners and experts alike can play year-round, no matter what the weather brings outside.

The club joins a bigger sports complex at the site. Tennis courts will be there. So will a gym and places to eat.

PickleRage runs indoor pickleball clubs throughout the country. The company shared news about Plainfield in a recent statement, per NJ.com.

Pickleball has exploded across America over the past few years. Players use paddles and a plastic ball on a court smaller than tennis but bigger than ping-pong.

Indoor spaces let people play when it's too cold, too hot, or raining. Temperature-controlled buildings have attracted both casual players and serious competitors.

CushionX surfaces offer top-tier playing conditions. They cushion your knees and ankles while the ball bounces true.

Union County gains one of its biggest pickleball destinations with this opening. Eighteen courts mean dozens of games can run at once, and big events won't feel cramped.

Membership costs haven't been released yet. Doors should open sometime in 2025, though an exact date remains unannounced.

The New World Sports complex at 900 N. Ave. will house multiple sports when finished. Workers are building it now.

Clinics will teach players who want to improve their skills. Leagues give people a chance to compete week after week with others at their level.

With 40,000 square feet, the space could host big tournaments drawing players from across the region or even the entire state. Parties and mixers will help members get to know each other off the court.

The pro shop will sell paddles, balls, shoes, and clothing. Members can hang out in the lounge after playing.

An online system will handle court reservations. No more phone calls or showing up hoping a court is free — just click and you're booked.