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Pickleball in Shenzhen

Indoor, air-conditioned courts in Nanshan and Futian, the one big centre with coaching in English, what an hour costs and the rules in a minute.

Where to playRules in 60 seconds
Places to play
4
Districts
3
Per player, doubles
¥17+ /hr
Pickleball in Shenzhen

Where to play pickleball in Shenzhen

Most central pickleball is indoors and booked through each venue's WeChat mini-program. Ramsports at Mission Hills is a long ride north, but it's the place for coaching in English.

PlaceCourtsPriceBook viaOpenMetro
Futian Shangri-La Sports CourtsFutian2 outdoor tennis courts; one converts to 4 pickleball or badminton courtsNot publishedHotel, in advance (+86 755 8828 4088)—L2 / 11 Futian · Exit 10
Picklehead (Decathlon Shahe)Nanshan4 indoor (HKBN, Mar 2026)¥90–140 per court per hour (HKBN, Mar 2026)WeChat mini-program picklehead09:30–22:30—
Picklepop YuehaiNanshan7 indoor, with ball machine (HKBN, Mar 2026)¥69–129 per court per hour (HKBN, Mar 2026)WeChat mini-program Picklepop小将体育09:00–22:00L13 Keyuan · Exit E1
Ramsports Pickleball, Mission HillsLonghua10 (mix of indoor, outdoor and retractable-roof; sources differ on the split)¥140 per court per hour (HKBN, Mar 2026)WeChat account RAMSPORTS匹克球10:00–23:00L4 Guanlan Lake · Exit B / C

Prices are per court per hour, split between the players, and only shown where a source published them.

Futian

Futian Shangri-La Sports Courts

深圳福田香格里拉大酒店 多功能球场

Two outdoor tennis courts on the hotel's fourth-floor terrace in the Futian CBD; one of them converts into four pickleball (or badminton) courts. English-speaking front desk, and the hotel asks you to book ahead.

Courts
2 outdoor tennis courts; one converts to 4 pickleball or badminton courts
Floor
4F terrace
Book via
Hotel, in advance (+86 755 8828 4088)
Coaching
Paid pickleball coaching offered (EyeShenzhen, Mar 2024)
Metro
L2 / 11 Futian · Exit 10

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Nanshan

Picklehead (Decathlon Shahe)

PICKLEHEAD匹克球（迪卡侬沙河店）

Indoor pickleball courts upstairs in the Shahe Decathlon, so you can buy a paddle and play on the same trip. Four courts, booked through the Picklehead mini-program.

Courts
4 indoor (HKBN, Mar 2026)
Price
¥90–140 per court per hour (HKBN, Mar 2026)
Book via
WeChat mini-program picklehead
Open
09:30–22:30

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Nanshan

Picklepop Yuehai

Pickle pop匹克球（粤海街道文体中心店）

A whole indoor floor of pickleball courts on level 9 of the new Yuehai sports centre by the Science Park, with a ball machine, lockers and showers. The easiest air-conditioned option for Nanshan tech workers.

Courts
7 indoor, with ball machine (HKBN, Mar 2026)
Price
¥69–129 per court per hour (HKBN, Mar 2026)
Book via
WeChat mini-program Picklepop小将体育
Amenities
Lockers, showers, rest area
Building
Yuehai Culture & Sports Center, opened Aug 2025
Open
09:00–22:00
Metro
L13 Keyuan · Exit E1

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Longhua

Ramsports Pickleball, Mission Hills

兰斯博匹克球馆（观澜湖）

Shenzhen's flagship pickleball centre: ten courts over about 3,500 m² in the Mission Hills mall, some under retractable roofs, with IPTPA coaching and in-house tournaments. It's a long ride north but the most English-friendly pickleball setup in the city, with an Australian coach running weekly programmes.

Courts
10 (mix of indoor, outdoor and retractable-roof; sources differ on the split)
Size
About 3,500 m²
Price
¥140 per court per hour (HKBN, Mar 2026)
Book via
WeChat account RAMSPORTS匹克球
Coaching
IPTPA coaching; Australian coach Mike Newell runs weekly programmes (Shenzhen Daily, Mar 2025)
Open
10:00–23:00
Metro
L4 Guanlan Lake · Exit B / C

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When to play, and what it costs

Every bar is a venue's own published hours, and every price has its source. Nothing here is estimated.

What an hour costs you

¥17–35 each, split 4 ways

Courts are priced per court per hour. Doubles means 4 people share it.

Earliest start9amPicklepop YuehaiLatest finish11pmRamsports Pickleball, Mission Hills
Picklepop YuehaiNanshan9am10pm
Picklehead (Decathlon Shahe)Nanshan9:30am10:30pm
Ramsports Pickleball, Mission HillsLonghua10am11pm

Hours as each venue publishes them; 1 venue doesn't publish theirs. Holiday hours change, so check when you book.

Pickleball coaching in Shenzhen

Where the venue records mention coaching. Clinic timetables appear here when the coaches post them.

Futian

Futian Shangri-La Sports Courts

Paid pickleball coaching offered (EyeShenzhen, Mar 2024)

Clinic times, levels and the coaches' languages aren't online. Coach pickleball here? Post the weekly timetable and beginners can pick a session.

Post the timetable →

Longhua

Ramsports Pickleball, Mission Hills

IPTPA coaching; Australian coach Mike Newell runs weekly programmes (Shenzhen Daily, Mar 2025)

Clinic times, levels and the coaches' languages aren't online. Coach pickleball here? Post the weekly timetable and beginners can pick a session.

Post the timetable →

Pickleball events

No pickleball events are listed right now.

Nothing on the board yet

Shenzhen's pickleball games mostly live in WeChat groups, where newcomers can't see them. These are the formats they usually run in. Host one? Post it and it lands here.

  1. 01Open play

    Paddles go in a rack or a queue, and everyone rotates on and off the courts. Turn up, wait your turn, play.

    Post your open play →
  2. 02Round robin

    Fixed rounds with rotating partners and scores kept per player. Easy to join on your own.

    Post your round robin →
  3. 03Clinic

    A coach drills one skill with a small group: dinks, third-shot drops, serves and returns.

    Post your clinic →
  4. 04Ladder or league

    Recorded matches over a few weeks, often feeding each player's DUPR rating.

    Post your ladder or league →

Watch the pros

Big pickleball events in Shenzhen. Past editions are marked; we list the next one once its dates are announced.

  • 20–23 Aug 2026 (past)

    PPA Tour Asia Shenzhen Open

    Bao'an Sports Center Arena

    Pro pickleball with amateur divisions. The next Shenzhen stop isn't announced yet; it usually shows on the PPA Asia calendar in spring.

Clubs & groups

Clubs we've checked. None publishes a regular drop-in session yet, so message them before you turn up.

+Know a pickleball group, coach or open-play night?Tell us where and when it meets. We check it and list it here.

What level am I?

Hosts and coaches will ask. Here's a rough guide, with the DUPR rating to quote if you have one.

  1. Beginner

    DUPR rating: 2.0 – 3.0

    You can…

    • Serve in and keep a slow rally going
    • Remember the kitchen rule most of the time
    • Keep score (with help)

    Start withA beginner lesson, then book a court with friends

  2. Intermediate

    DUPR rating: 3.0 – 4.0

    You can…

    • Dink patiently at the kitchen line
    • Hit a third-shot drop
    • Move up to the net as a team

    Start withRotating doubles with players at your level

  3. Advanced

    DUPR rating: 4.0 +

    You can…

    • Win hand battles at the net
    • Reset hard drives into the kitchen
    • Stack and switch with your partner

    Start withTournaments, including amateur divisions at pro events

Pickleball rules in 60 seconds

Enough to survive your first game. The rest you'll pick up on court.

13.4 × 6.1 m — a badminton-sized court with a 2.1 m 'kitchen'
  1. Serve underhand, diagonally. Hit below the waist, cross-court, landing past the kitchen line. One serve attempt only.
  2. Two-bounce rule. The return of serve and the next shot must both bounce before being hit. After that, you can volley.
  3. Stay out of the kitchen. No volleys while standing in the 2.1 m non-volley zone by the net. You can go in to hit a ball that has bounced.
  4. Only the serving side scores. Games go to 11, win by 2. In doubles each player serves before the serve passes over.
  5. Call the score. Server calls three numbers: their score, the opponent's score, and server 1 or 2. Everyone gets it wrong at first.

Gear basics

  • Paddle

    Solid paddles, no strings. A mid-weight paddle is the easy first buy; borrow a few before choosing.

  • Balls

    Indoor balls are softer with bigger holes; outdoor balls are harder with more, smaller holes. Most central venues are indoor.

  • Shop, then play

    Picklehead's courts are upstairs in Decathlon Shahe, so you can buy a paddle and play on the same trip.

  • Or order online

    Taobao and JD sell balls, grips and strings. Rackets are worth trying in person first.

Pickleball in Shenzhen: FAQ

Where can I play pickleball in Shenzhen?

In Nanshan: Picklepop on the 9th floor of the Yuehai Culture & Sports Center by the Science Park (about 7 indoor courts) and Picklehead upstairs in Decathlon Shahe (4 indoor courts). In Futian, the Shangri-La's 4th-floor terrace tennis court converts into four pickleball courts. Ramsports at Mission Hills in Longhua has 10 courts.

How much does a pickleball court cost in Shenzhen?

Prices a Hong Kong guide listed in March 2026: Picklepop ¥69–129, Picklehead ¥90–140 and Ramsports ¥140 per court per hour, split between the players. Check the venue's mini-program for today's price.

How do I book a pickleball court?

Picklepop and Picklehead book through their WeChat mini-programs (search Picklepop小将体育 or picklehead in WeChat), Ramsports through its WeChat account RAMSPORTS匹克球, and the Futian Shangri-La court through the hotel, in advance.

Can I get pickleball coaching in English?

Ramsports at Mission Hills offers IPTPA coaching, with weekly programmes run by an Australian coach (Shenzhen Daily, March 2025). The Futian Shangri-La has also offered paid pickleball coaching.

Is there English-speaking open play?

We haven't confirmed a current English-speaking open-play group. If you run or join one, tell us and we'll list it here.

Is 匹克球 the same as 板式网球?

匹克球 is pickleball. Some Chinese listings also call pickleball 板式网球, which usually means padel, so check the photos: padel courts have glass walls.

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