Your first
game is
on us.
90 minutes, total beginners welcome. You don't need to know the rules or even own a paddle — we'll teach you the basics, sort the courts by level, and have you playing real games by the end. You walk out of Pickleland — Austin's highest-rated indoor pickleball club, in Pflugerville — having actually played pickleball, and probably hooked on your new favorite sport.
90 minutes, on us.
A free beginner intro session — not free open play.
Try indoor pickleball in Austin on us.
Beyond the free intro, we throw open the doors for a free Community Day — free open play, games, fun prizes and giveaways, all on us. No paddle or experience needed.
See the next Community Day →
Getting started is simple.
Total beginners welcome. Reserve a spot, show up in comfy clothes, and you'll be playing real games before you leave — we'll handle the rest.
Reserve a spot
One click. Pick the session that works and book it on PlayByPoint — you'll get a confirmation right away.
Just show up
Wear athletic shoes, bring a water bottle, that's it. Don't have a paddle? Rent one at the front desk for $5. Then someone waves you over to get started.
Play real games
We cover the rules — serve, scoring, the kitchen — and a few basic shots (serve, dink, drive), then you play friendly games with other beginners on courts sorted by level. Within 90 minutes you've actually played pickleball.
It's not hard. We promise.
Pickleball is famously beginner-friendly — the court is small, the ball moves slow, the rules are simple. Here's what you'll learn in your first 10 minutes.
A badminton-size box.
The blue zone on each side of the net is "the kitchen" — you can't hit the ball out of the air while standing in it. That's it. That's the trickiest rule in pickleball.
Four things to know.
- 1Serve underhand, diagonal, hit it past the kitchen line.
- 2One bounce each side after the serve, then volley if you want.
- 3Don't volley in the kitchen (the yellow box).
- 4First to 11, win by 2. Only the serving team scores.
5 words you'll hear.
What to bring (it's barely anything)
👜 Bring
- ✓ Athletic clothes — anything you'd wear to a workout
- ✓ Tennis / court shoes — no black soles
- ✓ A water bottle
- ✓ An ID for check-in
🎁 We've got you covered
- ✓ Indoor pickleballs on every court
- ✓ Someone to teach you the rules and basics
- ✓ Paddles to rent at the desk ($5) — no need to buy your own
Caught the bug and ready for your own gear? See our recommended paddles, shoes & more →
The intro isn't the only way to play free.
Beyond your free beginner class, here are two more ways to get on a Pickleland court at no cost.
Free Community Days
We host free Community Days — open play, games, and meeting the Pickleland crew, all on us. All levels welcome, and you don't need a paddle or any experience.
See the next Community Day →Free through your insurance
If your health plan includes a fitness benefit — UnitedHealthcare, Silver Sneakers, Active & Fit, Wellhub, FitOn Health and more — it may cover your Pickleland membership at little or no cost.
Check if your plan qualifies →Your free
intro class.
Spots are limited each session, so reserve ahead — then just show up. No experience needed.
Reserve my free spot →Free pickleball in Austin, answered
Is the intro class really free? +
Yes — the 90-minute beginner intro session is $0. Just to be clear: it's the intro session that's free, not regular open play. Open play, court rentals, and other programs are paid — see pricing.
Do I need experience or my own paddle? +
No. The intro is built for total beginners — we'll walk you through grip, scoring, and the basic rules. You don't need your own paddle; paddles are available to rent at the desk ($5), and indoor balls are on every court.
Where is Pickleland? +
We're at 21427 Martin Lane, Pflugerville, TX 78660 — Austin's highest-rated indoor pickleball club, just north of the city. See visit & hours for directions.
How long is it, and what are your hours? +
The free intro session runs about 90 minutes. Pickleland is open Mon–Fri 8am–10pm and Sat–Sun 8am–8pm, seven days a week.
What should I bring, and how do I reserve? +
Bring athletic or court shoes, a water bottle, and comfy clothes — we'll teach you the rules and have balls on every court, plus paddles to rent ($5) if you need one. Reserve your spot on PlayByPoint: pick a session, book it, and show up.
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