PickleRage, the indoor pickleball club, announced plans to open a 46,426-square-foot franchise club in Portage, MI, in late 2025.
The franchisee is a pickleball enthusiast and a Portage resident who said, “I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead the charge. PickleRage brings the energy, quality and community feel the sport is about. I’m proud to be part of the brand’s national growth and look forward to creating a welcoming space for people of all skill levels to play, socialize, and have fun.”
PickleRage at Portage builds on the brand’s growing presence in Michigan, with a location in operation in West Bloomfield, underscoring the region’s enthusiasm for the game and demand for indoor courts.
PickleRage also recently announced plans to open another new club in Grand Rapids, MI.
The Portage club will feature at least 10 indoor pro-level CushionX courts, streamlined technology for reservations and check-ins, and a wide range of programming to foster ongoing community engagement, a player’s lounge, and a retail store.
“Portage is a fantastic market for PickleRage, not just because of the size of the site, but because of the energy and growth happening in the region,” said Chris Daiss, VP of Real Estate and Construction at PickleRage. “This club will be a cornerstone for the pickleball community in Western Michigan, offering players a top-tier indoor experience that’s built to grow with demand.”
“Michigan has quickly become a key growth market for PickleRage, and we’re thrilled to deepen our presence in the region,” said David Smith, COO at PickleRage. “The enthusiasm for pickleball here is undeniable, and our expansion into Portage reinforces our commitment to meeting that demand with best-in-class indoor facilities and a vibrant community experience.”
The club will be in Romence Plaza, which is part of the 168,000-square-foot Shoppes at Romence Village, one of Portage’s premier shopping centers, a quarter mile from Westnedge Avenue in the area’s busiest retail corridor.
Image courtesy PickleRage Portage
