Overview: a massive 196,000-square-foot complex to be built
On April 13, the real estate development company Caliber (NASDAQ: CWD) and PURE Pickleball & Padel announced thatall building permits had been approvedfor the indoor pickleball and padel facility planned near Scottsdale, Arizona. A long process of about 900 days from permit application to approval was completed, clearing the last administrative hurdle toward groundbreaking.
Once completed, it will be"the world's largest dedicated indoor pickleball and padel facility."It aims to open in 2027 and is at the stage of advancing final financing for construction.
Facility data list
| Item | Details | Yen conversion / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Name | PURE Pickleball & Padel | ── |
| Location | Riverwalk, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (near Scottsdale) | About 25 minutes by car from central Phoenix |
| Site area | 11.44 acres (about 46,300 m2) | About one Tokyo Dome |
| Total floor area | 196,000 square feet (about 18,200 m2) | ── |
| Number of indoor courts | 40 pickleball + 8 padel = 48 total | ── |
| Total including outdoor courts | 50-plus courts | ── |
| Pro arena | 1,200 seats | ── |
| Scheduled opening | 2027 | ── |
| Investment scheme | Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) fund | With tax incentives |
Facility features: a suite of "country-club-grade" amenities
What PURE advocates is not a mere collection of courts but a "fusion of sport, community, and lifestyle." The published facility plan includes the following amenities.
- A 1,200-seat pro arena: a championship court with spectator seating, with an eye on attracting pro tournaments such as the PPA Tour
- A restaurant & bar: designed to keep post-play dining complete within the facility
- A retail pro shop: sales of paddles, apparel, and accessories
- A fitness gym & recovery space: integrating training and recovery
- A VIP lounge & rooftop patio: a dedicated area for premium members
- Childcare & a teen room: designed for use by families
- A teaching kitchen: for community events such as cooking classes
- Office space: for team operations and coaching businesses
Why "the world's largest" — a comparison with rival facilities
Currently, facilities known as large-scale indoor pickleball venues in the U.S. include The Picklr (over 30 U.S. locations, roughly 8–16 courts each) and Pickleball Kingdom (Arizona-born, around 20 courts). PURE's scale of48 indoor courts + a 1,200-seat arenafar exceeds these.
| Facility | Location | Number of indoor courts | Total floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| PURE Pickleball & Padel | Near Scottsdale (AZ) | 48 courts | About 18,200 m2 |
| The Picklr (large store) | Locations across the U.S. | 12–16 courts | About 3,700–5,600 m2 |
| Pickleball Kingdom | Arizona and elsewhere | 16–20 courts | Around 4,600 m2 |
Adjoining 8 padel courts is also a differentiating factor. Padel is a racket sport combining elements of tennis and squash, growing rapidly in Europe and Latin America. In the U.S. too, the movement to adjoin padel to pickleball facilities has begun, and PURE becomes its largest-scale example.
Investment scheme and charter membership
The facility is located within a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ), and investment through a QOZ fund receives tax incentives. Caliber is conducting the fund's final offering for Accredited Investors and investment advisers.
For general users,charter membershipsare now being accepted. The perks are as follows.
- A lifetime rate lock (no future price increases)
- VIP access at pre-opening
- Invitations to exclusive events
- Permanent recognition within the facility (name display, etc.)
- No monetary commitment at the time of registration
Development history and future schedule
PURE's concept was announced in 2024, with joint development advanced together with Caliber. The permit application was submitted in September 2025, but after hundreds of meetings including community hearings and design reviews, all permits were finally granted about 900 days later on April 13, 2026. Going forward, it will break ground after final construction financing, aiming to open in 2027.
PURE co-founder and CEO Kevin J. Berk declared powerfully, "This moment is yours too. We'll make Scottsdale the world's new capital of pickleball and padel."
Reactions on social media and on-site
Caliber CEO Chris Loeffler: "PURE Pickleball & Padel embodies a unique fusion of sport, community, and lifestyle. It will fundamentally change the concept of a pickleball facility."
ABC15 (Arizona local TV station): Reported, "The world's largest indoor pickleball facility comes to Arizona — the 196,000-sqft scale is off the charts." Local media interest is high
Pickleball community (Reddit): "48 courts + a 1,200-seat arena + 8 padel courts... this is more of a theme park than a sports facility. I want to work it into a winter Arizona trip."
Summary
A scale of 196,000 square feet, 48 indoor courts, and a 1,200-seat arena overturns the conventional wisdom of pickleball facilities. With the building permit obtained, PURE Pickleball & Padel's plan has entered a concrete phase. When it opens in 2027, the area near Scottsdale looks set to be etched onto the world map as a major pickleball hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When will PURE Pickleball & Padel open?
A. It aims to open in 2027. All building permits were granted in April 2026, and it's currently at the stage of advancing final construction financing. The groundbreaking timing will be decided after financing is complete.
Q. Can general players use it?
A. A membership system is planned, and advance registration for charter memberships is currently being accepted. No monetary commitment is required at the time of registration, and perks such as a lifetime rate lock and invitations to exclusive events are prepared.
Q. Why are padel courts adjoined too?
A. Padel is a racket sport growing rapidly in Europe and Latin America, and its popularity is expanding in the U.S. too. It's a strategy aiming for a "comprehensive racket-sports hub" where you can enjoy both pickleball and padel at the same facility.
