ADVERTISE
Ad slots that reach people looking for courts and choosing paddles
Pickle Times readers come for nearby courts, paddle advice and pickleball in Vietnam. Your facility, school, gear or tournament can appear right in the middle of that research.
2,136
Users (28 days)
3,058
Page views (28 days)
78%
Visits from search
1,449
Venues listed (1,359 in Vietnam)
Pickle Times by the numbers
Most traffic comes from search engines: people looking up something specific about pickleball.
| Users (28 days) | 2,136 |
| Page views (28 days) | 3,058PV |
| Google Search impressions (28 days) | 49,853 (21,984 of them on English pages) |
| Users from search | 78% |
| Users on mobile | 52%（PC 47%） |
| Users in Japan | 82% |
| Content listed | 1,449 venues (78 in Japan, 1,359 in Vietnam and others), 120 tournaments, 77 events, 94 players, 45 paddle models, 22 brands, 433 news stories, 144 articles |
Period: Google Analytics August 18 – September 14, 2026 (28 days) / Google Search Console August 16 – September 12, 2026 (28 days). Percentages are shares of users in this period. Counts are as of September 15, 2026. Figures are updated monthly. Venue, tournament, event, Paddle Directory and other individual and list pages weren't measured by Google Analytics during this period, so they're not included in users or page views (measured since September 15, 2026).
Most-read pages
Over the last 28 days, the most-read pages fall into three genres. You can choose an ad slot that matches your genre.
01
Courts and facilities
Among the pages Google Analytics could measure, the most read was our complete guide to pickleball courts in Kanagawa. The Shizuoka court guide and our explainer on court dimensions also ranked high.
Good fit: courts, schools, trial sessions
02
Paddles and gear
Paddle brand comparisons, how to replace grip tape and brand-by-brand explainers are popular. The Paddle Directory covers 45 models from 22 brands.
Good fit: paddles, shoes, accessories, shops
03
Pickleball in Vietnam
Articles on Vietnamese paddle brands and shops were again among the most read over the last 28 days. Our editor-in-chief lives in Ho Chi Minh City, and we list 1,359 venues in Vietnam.
Good fit: local facilities, travel, Vietnamese brands
Where ads appear
Here are mock-ups showing where ads appear on real pages. Areas outlined with a yellow dotted line are ad slots; we set up your ad in that position once you apply. Every ad slot carries a “PR” label. Each slot takes one advertiser per period; if it's already booked, we'll work out a start date with you.
01Article page (PC)
ASidebar slot
8,000yen / month
- Location
- Top of the right column on articles, venue pages, etc. (PC). On mobile it appears below the article
- Size
- 300×250px (1 image + link URL)
- Period
- Monthly
- Views
- About 2,300 page views on articles and news (28 days), plus about 130 visits from search to venue pages (same period)
BBelow-article banner
8,000yen / month
- Location
- Right after the article body, above related articles. Shown on both PC and mobile
- Size
- 1200×300px (same for PC and mobile)
- Period
- Monthly (only the tournament/event “Recruitment Boost” uses an open 2-week period)
- Views
- About 2,300 page views on articles and news (28 days)
Google AdSense ads also appear within articles. Slots A and B are separate, fixed placements.
Screenshots of real pages with the ad slots shown (the content inside the slots is a sample; tap or click to enlarge).
02Article page (mobile)
Position on mobile
- B
- Right after the article body, full screen width. Suited to announcements aimed at people who read to the end, or to driving sign-ups
- A
- The right column moves below the article, so it appears after related articles
52% of users are on mobile. To stand out on mobile, we recommend slot B.
03top page
CHome PICK UP slot
5,000yen / 2 weeks
- Location
- Just below “New Courts” on the home page
- Details
- 1 landscape image, 30-character headline, 60-character description, link
- Period
- 2 weeks ¥5,000 / 1 month ¥9,000
- Views
- About 190 page views on the home page (28 days)
FSponsored article
40,000yen / article
- Location
- Listed among the latest in “Reads” on the home page when published. The article stays online afterwards
Screenshots of real pages with the ad slots shown (the content inside the slots is a sample; tap or click to enlarge).
04Court Finder
DArea Sponsor
3,000yen / month, per prefecture
- Location
- Top of that prefecture's venue list. In prefectures with a court guide article (Kanagawa, Shizuoka, etc.), it also appears below the article's table of contents
- Size
- 1200×300px
- Slots
- 1 advertiser per prefecture
- Views
- Varies a lot by prefecture. Court guide page views: Kanagawa about 220, Shizuoka about 70, Tokyo, Chiba and Saitama about 20 each (28 days). Venue list sizes differ by prefecture; Saitama has none yet
Among the pages Google Analytics could measure, the Kanagawa court guide was the most read over the last 28 days. This slot suits local courts, schools and shops. Premium listing for venues is a separate plan that puts the venue's own card at the top of the list; it is different from slot D (the banner above the list).
Screenshots of real pages with the ad slots shown (the content inside the slots is a sample; tap or click to enlarge).
Page views are from Google Analytics (August 18 – September 14, 2026) and venue page visits from Google Search Console (August 16 – September 12, 2026). Article and news page views are totals for Japanese pages.
Price list
All prices exclude tax. First-time advertisers can start with a single month. Prices are as of September 2026 and may change.
| Slot | Placement | Period / slots | Price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASidebar slot | Top of the right column on articles, venue pages, etc. | 1 month / 1 advertiser | 8,000 yen |
| BBelow-article banner | Right after the article body (PC and mobile) | 1 month / 1 advertiser | 8,000 yen |
| ＋A + B set | Both of the above slots together | 1 month | ¥14,000¥2,000 off |
| CHome PICK UP slot | Below “New Courts” on the home page | 2 weeks / 1 month | 5,000 yen¥9,000 for 1 month |
| DArea Sponsor | Prefecture venue list + prefecture court guide | 1 month / 1 advertiser per prefecture | ¥3,000per prefecture |
| FSponsored article (tie-up) | 1 article (listed among the latest in “Reads” on the home page when published) | Stays online after publication | ¥40,000per article |
Banner design
¥5,000 per banner. Send us your logo and photos and our editors will make it.
On-site interviews for sponsored articles
+¥20,000 in the Tokyo and Osaka areas. Other regions and Vietnam on request.
Long-term bookings
10% off when you book A, B or D for 6 months or more at once.
START PACK
Start Pack for first-time advertisers
1 sponsored article (F) + Home PICK UP slot (C) for 2 weeks + below-article banner (B) for 1 month. Announce a new facility or product launch with an article and banners at once.
¥53,000 if booked separately45,000yen (excl. tax, ¥8,000 off)
To announce tournaments, trial sessions and other events recruiting participants, see ourlisting plans for organizers.
What sponsored articles can cover
Our editors interview you and write one article, as readable as everything else on Pickle Times. For example, we accept topics like these.
Schools and lessons
New paddle features and specs
Vietnamese brands launching in Japan
Shops and gear
Venue feature articles are available through the feature article plan on theVenue Listing Guidepage, and tournament preview and report articles through theplans for organizers.
What's included
- Outline and alignment beforehand
- One online interview (about 60 minutes)
- Writing and photo layout (using photos you provide)
- Review before publication, up to 2 rounds of revisions
- Listed among the latest in “Reads” on the home page when published
- Report on page views and link clicks one month after publication
Our editorial commitments
- Every article opens with a clear 【PR】 label. We never disguise ads as editorial
- We never present products our editors haven't tried as “hands-on impressions”
- Facts such as prices and specs are checked against your materials and official information before we publish
- We don't guarantee search rankings or visitor numbers
Ads we don't accept
To keep this a media outlet readers can trust, we don't publish the following ads. If you're unsure, ask us before applying.
What we can't publish
- Gambling or similar services
- Products claiming to prevent or treat illness
- Unsupported claims such as “No. 1” or “best in Japan”
- Content that disparages other companies' products or services
- Sale of counterfeit or fake brand goods
Before your ad goes live
- Prices and campaign terms must match the linked page
- Link to a page that matches the ad's content
- We may ask you to adjust images with too much text, for readability
From inquiry to launch
Banner slots can go live in as little as 5 business days once the images are ready. Sponsored articles usually take 2–3 weeks from interview to publication.
01
Contact Us
Opening the form from a button on this page preselects “Advertising” as the inquiry type. In the message, tell us which slots (A–D, F) you're interested in and when
02
We confirm availability
Within 1–3 business days, we send you the available slots, a start date and a quote
03
Submit materials
Send us your banner image and link URL. For sponsored articles, we set the interview date at this stage
04
Launch and reporting
We send you the URL once your ad is live. At the end, we report page views of the pages carrying the slot and clicks on your ad
FAQ
What's the shortest period I can book?
The Home PICK UP slot (C) starts at 2 weeks; other banner slots are booked by the month.
I don't have a banner image.
Our editors can make one for ¥5,000 (excl. tax). Send us your logo, photos and the text you want.
Can schools or clubs run by individuals apply?
Yes. We accept both companies and individuals. If you want to reach people in your area, the Area Sponsor slot (D) is an easy place to start.
How can I see how my ad performed?
At the end of the run, we send a summary of page views of the pages carrying the slot and clicks on your ad. For sponsored articles, we also report page views one month after publication.
Does a sponsored article disappear after the run?
No. It stays online with the PR label. If you want it updated or removed, let's talk.
Can facilities and companies in Vietnam apply?
Yes. We accept applications from local venues, brands and travel services. Our editor-in-chief in Ho Chi Minh City handles them.
When and how do I pay?
We send an invoice before the start date. Please pay by bank transfer.
Check available slots and dates
The button below opens the form with “Advertising” selected. In the message, tell us which slots (A–D, F) you're interested in and when.
