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PickleRage New Club Coming to Portage

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May 21, 2025 // Franchising.com // Portage, MI – PickleRage is bringing its courts and community-driven experience to Southwest Michigan. A new club is coming soon to Romence Plaza in Portage, MI. The facility is expected to open its doors in late 2025.

The club will be owned and operated by a franchisee who is both a passionate pickleball enthusiast and a local resident—excited to bring indoor pickleball to their community.

“Southwest Michigan is ready for a dedicated pickleball facility, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead the charge,” said the franchisee. “PickleRage brings the energy, quality, and community feel that the sport is all about. I’m proud to be part of the growth and look forward to creating a welcoming space for people of all skill levels to play, socialize, and have fun.”

PickleRage West Bloomfield location has quickly become a go-to spot for recreational and competitive play, hosting everything from packed social mixers to sold-out leagues and clinics. Its early success underscores the region’s rising enthusiasm for pickleball—and signals demand for more indoor courts. PickleRage also recently announced another new club coming to Grand Rapids.

The expansive Portage location will feature at least 10 indoor courts, a player’s lounge, retail store, and much more. Like all PickleRage clubs, the facility will include pro-level CushionX courts, streamlined technology for reservations and check-ins, and a wide range of programming — such as leagues, lessons, clinics, and social events — to foster ongoing community engagement.

“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.”

“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 indoor facilities and a vibrant community experience.”

Romence Plaza is part of the Shoppes at Romence Village—one of Portage’s premier shopping centers. Just a quarter mile from Westnedge Avenue in the area’s busiest retail corridor, the site offers high visibility and easy access. With over 106,000 residents and strong household incomes within five miles, the club is ideally positioned to serve a vibrant, active community.

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