Pickleball is growing quickly in the Netherlands, and The Hague already has an active community of players.

Whether you've never touched a pickleball paddle or you're looking for competitive games, there are several ways to get on court.

Pickleball at DINX

One of the most established options in The Hague is DINX Pickleball.

DINX plays at Sportcentrum Mariahoeve and offers sessions for different levels, including introductions for complete beginners, social play, training and competitive sessions.

The club is particularly accessible if you're new to pickleball because equipment is available during beginner introductions. That means you don't necessarily need to buy a paddle before trying the sport.

You can find more information about playing in the city on the DINX Pickleball The Hague page.

What If You've Never Played Before?

Don't worry.

Pickleball is relatively easy to learn, particularly if you've previously played tennis, padel, badminton, squash or table tennis.

DINX offers beginner introductions where the basic rules and techniques are explained before you start playing.

Once you know how to serve, score and keep a rally going, you can start joining regular games.

Other Pickleball Locations Around The Hague

The Netherlands now has pickleball clubs and playing locations throughout the country.

The official NL Pickleball location overview lists playing opportunities in The Hague as well as nearby locations such as Wassenaar, Zoetermeer, Leiden/Warmond and other cities across Zuid-Holland.

It's worth checking the list regularly because new locations continue to appear.

What Should You Bring?

For your first session, comfortable sportswear and court shoes are usually enough if the organiser provides equipment.

Once you start playing regularly, having your own paddle makes a big difference. You become familiar with its weight, balance, grip and response rather than switching between borrowed paddles.

And that's usually the point where the obsession begins.

See you on court.