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Massive Indoor Pickleball Club Opens in Brandywine Town Center
Ace Pickleball Club Wilmington features 11 professional-grade courts, warm-up areas, and social 'drinking courts'.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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Ace Pickleball Club Wilmington, the national franchise's first Delaware location, has opened in the Brandywine Town Center. The new club features 11 professional-grade pickleball courts, warm-up areas, a hitting wall, and three social 'drinking courts' to cater to players of all skill levels and those looking for a more social experience.
Why it matters
The rapid growth of pickleball has led to the sport's increasing popularity and the development of dedicated facilities across the country, including in Delaware. The new Ace Pickleball Club in Wilmington provides a state-of-the-art venue for the local pickleball community to play, compete, and socialize.
The details
The Ace Pickleball Club Wilmington features 11 professional-grade courts labeled for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. The courts are cushioned to provide a softer playing surface that is easier on players' joints. The club also has warm-up courts, a hitting wall, and three 'drinking courts' for a more social experience. Members have access to unlimited open play, clinics, tournaments, and social events.
- The club held its grand opening on February 7, 2026.
- The club was expected to have significantly more members by the end of the grand opening day.
The players
Ace Pickleball Club Wilmington
A new private pickleball club located in the Brandywine Town Center, which is the national Ace Pickleball Club franchise's first Delaware location.
Andrew Felsenthal
The Director of Operations for Ace Pickleball Club Wilmington.
Mark Pyle
A new member of Ace Pickleball Club Wilmington who has been playing pickleball for only six months but is excited about the new club and the growing pickleball community.
What they’re saying
“We have a one-stop shop for what they need to come in, warm up, get on the board to play and then cool down properly.”
— Andrew Felsenthal, Director of Operations (delawareonline.com)
“My wife and I have a whole group of friends just because we play pickleball. I can feel that here, just from yesterday and then seeing some familiar faces today.”
— Mark Pyle (delawareonline.com)
What’s next
The club is offering a grand-opening offer of the first month of membership free.
The takeaway
The new Ace Pickleball Club in Wilmington's Brandywine Town Center provides a state-of-the-art facility for the growing pickleball community in Delaware, catering to players of all skill levels and those looking for a social experience around the sport.
