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Raleigh’s new tennis and paddle facility Swing breaks ground

Swing Racquet and Paddle has broken ground on the first-of-its-kind and largest racquet-focused facility in the world. Here’s what we know and what to expect of the campus.

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We cannot wait to swing by and try all of the different courts.

Renderings provided by Swing Racquet and Paddle

Swing Racquet and Paddle — the first complex of its kind in the world — has broken ground in Raleigh. The approx. $125 million project near Brier Creek will feature various courts and a ping pong lounge with plenty of room for socializing. The campus will also include a restaurant led by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.

The facility and courts will be open to both seasoned + new players. A walking trail will run through the center of the 44-acre campus, connecting Swing to Raleigh’s greenway trail system.

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Get ready to swing no matter what playing level you’re at.

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The sports and the courts

Swing will have 70+ places to play five different sports, including:

  • 28 tennis courts (clay and hard)
  • 25 pickleball courts
  • 15 padel courts
  • Four beach tennis + volleyball courts

“Swing will offer much-needed court inventory while becoming a vital community hub where deeper connections and unforgettable memories are made” said Rob Autry, Founder and CEO of Swing Racquet + Paddle in a press release.

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Swing’s 45-acre campus will feature 70+ racket and paddle courts.

Renderings provided by Swing Racquet and Paddle

As one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. pickleball has created more of a demand for playing spaces. Swing’s flagship campus is projected to hit $360 million of economic impact in its first three years with more than one million visitors to the Raleigh area annually.

The facility’s projected completion is in 2026.

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