The roar of engines. The smell of rubber. And now — the satisfying pop of a pickleball.

NPL Pickleball is teaming up with the Australian Grand Prix to bring two pop-up pickleball courts inside the Albert Park precinct across all four days of the 2026 Melbourne Grand Prix. Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never picked up a paddle in your life, this is your invitation to play.

When & Where 📅 5th – 8th March 2026 📍 Albert Park Precinct (inside the Grand Prix circuit) 🕗 8:30am – 6:30pm daily

Just Rock Up — Everything’s Included Paddles, balls, courts, and good vibes — it’s all taken care of. The NPL and The Jar Pickleball Club team will be on-site across both courts to welcome you, run games, and keep the energy high. No booking required, no experience necessary. Just show up and play.

The Longest Rally Leaderboard — Pick Your Garage 🏁 We’re running a Grand Prix-themed competition that’s as fun as it sounds. Choose your garage (your team), step onto the court, and see how long you can keep a rally going. NPL staff will be judging every attempt, and your score goes up on the leaderboard for all to see.

The two highest rally counts across the four days will walk away with some seriously great prizes. Think you’ve got what it takes to top the board?

Why You Should Come Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world — and for good reason. It’s fast, social, competitive, and ridiculously fun to pick up. Combining it with one of Melbourne’s most iconic annual events makes for an experience you genuinely won’t find anywhere else.

If you’re heading to Albert Park this March, make sure you swing past thecourts. And if you weren’t planning on going — well, now you have a reason.

See you trackside. 🎾🏎️

NPL Pickleball activations are brought to you in partnership with The Jar Pickleball Club. Follow us on socials for live leaderboard updates and highlights across the Grand Prix weekend.