OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 11, 2023 — PickleTV, a brand new free, ad-supported streaming tv (FAST) channel devoted to skilled pickleball matches, tutorials, interviews and authentic content material, just lately went dwell and is now streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video and Amazon Freevee within the U.S.
PickleTV is the one streaming channel devoted to pickleball 24/7, and the place pickleball spectators and followers can tune in for a wide range of pickleball content material from a number of leagues that spotlight a wide range of athletes.
“There may be an growing demand for pickleball content material from pickleball gamers however, extra importantly, from folks that have by no means performed the game. The nation is inquisitive about this recreation known as pickleball. A 24-hour channel will present, not solely pickleball matches however studying instruments for brand new gamers via clinics and educational content material. It’s the excellent time to launch this nice asset to the game,” mentioned Terri Graham, Proprietor/CO founding father of the US Open of Pickleball.
Pickleball is now in all places and, over the past 5 years, has turn into the fastest-growing sport in America. In accordance with the Affiliation of Pickleball Professionals, it’s estimated that there are presently 36.5 million pickleball gamers within the US. Astonishing when in comparison with the estimated variety of gamers in 2021 was roughly 5 million.
Celebrities and social media have helped gasoline the recognition of the game with well-known people corresponding to Lebron James, Tom Brady, and Patrick Mahomes all investing in skilled groups and Jamie Foxx even sells his personal line of paddles.
With over 47 main pickleball tournaments scheduled for this 12 months alone, and over 10,000 courts to play on within the US, pickleball is rapidly changing into a low barrier to entry, easy-to-learn spectator sport that gamers of all ages are capable of get pleasure from.
The rising recognition and mass enchantment are what led to the event of PickleTV between companions SPACEMOB and Championship Court docket.
“We’re grateful and excited to have partnered with among the high tournaments, leagues, and expertise to convey some of the hyped sports activities within the nation to the plenty with our launch of PickleTV! Whether or not you’re an avid participant, a newly follower or simply wish to study concerning the hype, that is the place so that you can eat all issues pickleball together with skilled matches, participant highlights, and extra,” said Danielle Bourassa, SPACEMOB’s Head of Partnerships.
Amazon Freevee is a streaming video service with hundreds of premium films and TV reveals, together with Originals and FAST channels, obtainable anytime, free of charge.
