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Racket Sports Industry News March 2026
RacquetX - Calendar - SportsProsConnect - Short Odds & Ends
Rich Neher
March 01, 2026
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RACQUETX
Catch INTENNSE Live at RacquetX
INTENNSE™ the team-based professional tennis league redefining the sport, will host tennis’s first-ever open professional player draft on March 13, 2026, live at RacquetX. And you're invited!
On opening night, the Draft will see a group of 80 men and women selected as the league expands from three to ten professional teams for 2026. Athletes selected into the league can earn up to $70,000 during the two-month season, reinforcing INTENNSE’s mission to create meaningful professional opportunities within a high-intensity, team-driven format.
Mark your calendar now! More details to follow.
The 2026 INTENNSE season will be played in the INTENNSE Arena in Atlanta, June 5th through the Championship Finals on August 2nd.
For tickets and more information, visit INTENNSE.com
And speaking of can’t-miss moments… let’s talk about your newest doubles partner for RacquetX 2026, Racquel.
She doesn’t need a warm-up, she doesn’t cramp under pressure, and she definitely doesn’t call foot faults. Racquel is our brand-new AI chat feature, built to answer any and all of your RacquetX questions in real time. Want to know event hours? Parking details? Which pros are appearing? Where and when a conference session is happening? What to wear? Where to eat? Whether you can bring your crew? Racquel’s got you covered. The best part? She’s already live and waiting for you. All you have to do is head to the RacquetX website and click the “Chat With Us” button to start the conversation. Seriously, go ahead, try to stump her. |
Ask her about schedules, tickets, activations, athletes, after-parties… she’s basically your personal RacquetX concierge. Consider her your inside line to making the most of Fort Lauderdale.
We’re building the most electric celebration of racquet sports on the planet — and Racquel is here to make sure you don’t miss a single serve. So click the “Chat With Us” button, say hello, and let’s get you match-ready for RacquetX 2026. See you courtside
Home Stretch
We’re officially in the home stretch, and here's a sneak peek of what’s coming at RacquetX 2026, presented by Playtomic. Bigger, broader, and bolder than ever. This is the global home court for racquet sports, uniting padel, pickleball, tennis, and MUCH more in Fort Lauderdale from March 13–15, 2026.
Picture this:
150+ exhibitors and activations, from gear showcases to play zones and on-court experiences.
3 immersive days of courts, demos, tournaments, and next-gen innovation.
Insights from top operators, trailblazers, founders, and growth leaders shaping the future of racquet sports.
This isn’t just an event, it’s the place where the industry’s energy, ideas, and opportunity collide. And the action starts now.
Courts & Activations, Play Big at RacquetX
The on-court experiences this year at RacquetX, presented by Playtomic, are next level. The best brands in the game are activating courts, showcasing gear, and giving attendees real moments to train, play, demo, and compete.
Expect high-energy, world-class activations featuring:
NOX, Babolat, Adidas, Selkirk, Tecnifibre, Varlion, Blanca, Hirostar, Wilson, and Siux, just to name a few, and each bringing something unique to the court.
Whether you’re looking to test the latest equipment, hone your skills, or jump into curated drills and challenges, the on-court agenda is designed for play, discovery, and inspiration.
👉 See the full on-court agenda here or by clicking the button below.
Interested in Sponsoring RacquetX 2026? Click here!
RACKET BUSINESS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Your One-Stop Event Resource for Racquet Sports
The top Racket Business menu includes the Events button. We encourage our readers to use this button as a helpful resource when planning for education, travel, and networking.
At the top of the page, we also list training courses and certification workshops for tennis, pickleball, padel, platform tennis, and cardio tennis.
RAQUET SPORTS PROFESSIONALS NEEDED WORLDWIDE
In Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australasia
Sports Pros Connect posted a lot of open positions in January. They are looking for Tennis and Padel Coaches all over the world. Insight-driven, targeted opportunities for coaches worldwide. |
