PICKLEBALL PASSPORT – The first-ever podcast dedicated to European Pickleball
PICKLEBALL PASSPORT - The first-ever podcast dedicated to European Pickleball
Podcast Description
Welcome aboard!
Hosted by your cabin crew & Pickleball experts Steffie Vennemann & Moritz Mümmler, we explore how the sport is growing across Europe.
Must-play tournaments, cross-border league action, voices from the community, and insights from different countries.
Whether you're a beginner, competitor, or future Pickleball traveler – this podcast keeps you connected, inspired & informed on all things Pickleball in Europe.
Fasten your seatbelts – this flight is taking off!
Listen to the Voices of Pickleball in Europe.
Powered by RAQT.com your go-to platform for Pickleball tournaments.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as the organization of Pickleball in different countries, tournament formats, and player insights, with episodes like Country Spotlight focusing on Southern Europe, featuring voices from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France. Each episode provides insights into competitive formats, community challenges, and cultural uniqueness, enhancing listener understanding of Pickleball’s development.
Welcome aboard!
Hosted by your cabin crew & Pickleball experts Steffie Vennemann & Moritz Mümmler, we explore how the sport is growing across Europe.
Must-play tournaments, cross-border league action, voices from the community, and insights from different countries.
Whether you’re a beginner, competitor, or future Pickleball traveler – this podcast keeps you connected, inspired & informed on all things Pickleball in Europe.
Fasten your seatbelts – this flight is taking off!
Listen to the Voices of Pickleball in Europe.
Powered by RAQT.com your go-to platform for Pickleball tournaments.
Where community, travel, and the world’s fastest-growing sport come together!
In this special award episode of Pickleball Passport – powered by RAQT.com, we reveal the TOP 10 Most Special Places to Play Pickleball in Europe 2025/2026 — selected by our international jury as part of the Dinks & Destinations Awards.
From Alpine courts to Mediterranean sunsets, from architecturally stunning indoor venues to resort-style pickleball escapes — these 10 destinations represent the best, most unique, most unforgettable places to play in Europe today.
We also look at the rise of sports tourism and the explosive growth of pickleball travel across Europe, including expert insights from two leaders in the field.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
✅ Why sports tourism (USD 618B in 2024 → USD 2 trillion by 2032!) is reshaping the way Europeans travel
✅ Why pickleball holidays are booming in Europe’s off-season tourism window
✅ How travel organisations are building communities — not just trips
✅ Why players are now choosing destinations based on courts, coaching & community vibes
✅…and of course:🎉 The official announcement of the TOP 10 Dinks & Destinations Award Winners!
🏆 TOP 10 MOST SPECIAL PICKLEBALL PLACES TO PLAY 2025/2026
- Austria / RACKET REVOLUTION – @racketrevolutionpickleball
- Switzerland / PICKLEBALL HUB BASEL – @pickleballhubschweiz
- Netherlands / DINX PICKLEBALL THE HAGUE – @dinx.pickleball
- Germany / TOP PICKLEBALL STUTTGART – @top_pickleball_stuttgart
- Croatia / KLUB 002 (Split) – @pickleball_split_klub002
- Croatia / ARETHA CRUISE – @via_croatia& Bookings via VibeGetaways
- France / LE LOGIS – @lelogiscognac & booking request via Mrs. Butikofer
- Spain / PLAYA DE LA LUZ – @hotelplayadelaluz& Reballution Cup 2026 by Pickleball Rota
- Italy / TENNIS-PADEL-PICKLEBALL CLUB ALBA – @tennisclubalba
Special thanks to our expert voices. Go check out their Pickleball vacation packages!
- Zuhal Polat (PSO Travel) – WEB & Instagram @psotravel
- Tom Corfield (Pickleball Pro Retreats) – WEB & Instagram @pickleballproretreats
SPONSOR //
Thanks to our partner – Dinking Times – for supporting this episode. All top ten winner will be showcased in issue 4 (2026) of the European Pickleball magazine.
GET IN TOUCH //
Feedback? Ideas? Want to get in touch or send some cabin crew love? Email us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @raqtfamily for the latest Pickleball tournaments and events across Europe – and @pickleball_passport_podcast so you never miss a new episode.
SEASON ENDS HERE //
Season 1 wraps with this episode — thank you for listening, sharing, exploring Europe’s Pickleball world with us and being part of the journey! Your energy, messages, and love for the game made this first season unforgettable.
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