What should I check before buying an indoor pickleball facility?

An indoor pickleball facility rents court time, and usually adds leagues, clinics and a social space. The building and the lease matter as much as the sport. Use this list to organise your questions, and ask for records, not summaries, on every point.

Bookings, members and leagues

Ask for booking reports by court, hour and month. See how much comes from open play, memberships, leagues, clinics and private rentals, and which of those the owner runs personally. If a handful of organisers fill the evening slots, ask whether they will stay after the sale. Visit at a busy time and a quiet one.

The lease and the neighbours

The paddle and ball make a distinct sound, so read the lease for any limits on noise, hours and use, and ask about complaints from neighbouring tenants. Find out how long the lease runs, whether the landlord must approve a transfer, and what happens to improvements you pay for. The lease guides listed below describe the terms worth reading carefully.

Surfaces, lighting and equipment

Look at court flooring, line markings, nets, lighting, ceiling height, ventilation and the entrance. Ask when each was installed and what has been repaired. Worn flooring and weak lighting can be costly to fix. A building inspector or a contractor can tell you what you cannot see yourself.

Software, insurance and staff

Find out which booking and payment software is used, who owns the customer list, and whether the accounts transfer. Ask for insurance history and any injury records, and meet the staff who run the front desk.