Pickleball turns 60! See how it's evolved

From tennis courts to block parties, the game of pickleball has taken the world by storm. Read about its evolution and test your knowledge.

(5) updates to this series since Updated Nov 14, 2025

Pickleball was invented 60 years ago, but now it's a national craze. Does the city have enough courts to keep up?

It seems there are two types of people: those who love pickleball and those who haven't tried it yet.

It's been around for 60 years, but the game of pickleball wasn't always the craze it is today.

It seems you can't throw a wiffle ball without hitting a pickleball player. Here are some of the courts around the Madison area.

Scoring is often one of the most difficult adjustments for tennis players who take up pickleball.