Summary
Description
Pickleball Bulgaria is the national organization dedicated to developing and promoting pickleball across the country. We are building the sport from the ground up — establishing courts and facilities in major Bulgarian cities, growing local communities of players, and organizing tournaments as pickleball rapidly gains popularity nationwide.
2026 marked a milestone for Bulgarian pickleball: for the first time, Bulgaria sent a national team to the Pickleball World Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, competing against teams from over 80 countries — and finished among the top 16 in the world, a remarkable achievement for a debut appearance. Our top singles player reached the semifinals in the highest professional category, going head-to-head with some of the best players on the planet.
This success reflects the strength and potential of the sport in Bulgaria. We already have standout competitors capable of representing international brands on the world stage — at tournaments across Europe and beyond — if given the right financial support. Partnering with Pickleball Bulgaria means joining one of the fastest-growing sports movements in the region at exactly the right moment, with visibility both nationally and internationally.
Key figures for sponsors
- World Ranking: Top 16 team at the 2026 Pickleball World Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam — out of 80+ competing countries
- Individual result: National team's #1 singles player reached the semifinals in the highest professional category
- Facilities: Dedicated pickleball courts and facilities in 6 cities across Bulgaria
- Community: Thousands of active players nationwide
- Events: 10 tournaments organized annually
- Media coverage: Extensive coverage following the World Championships — radio interviews, social media features, and articles in major national sports media