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title: "PickleRage Expands in Michigan With New Portage Club"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/0f21e4b1-a464-4c70-9c84-ad8fbb2f531e
source: "Athletech News"
original_url: https://athletechnews.com/picklerage-expands-in-michigan-with-new-portage-club/
author: "Courtney Rehfeldt"
category: "Boutique fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
segment: "Boutique fitness"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-05-14T02:39:07.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:09:38.288Z
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# PickleRage Expands in Michigan With New Portage Club

**TL;DR:** PickleRage is opening a new indoor pickleball club in Portage, Michigan, as part of its national expansion. The franchise plans to open over 200 locations across the U.S. over the next two years, backed by GreekPeak Venture Partners.

*By Courtney Rehfeldt, originally published in Athletech News on 2025-05-14. [Read the original](https://athletechnews.com/picklerage-expands-in-michigan-with-new-portage-club/).*

## Story

PickleRage is planting its flag in Portage, Michigan, with a new indoor pickleball club set to open later this year. The 46,426-square-foot facility, coming to Romence Plaza, will bring the indoor pickleball club’s signature courts and community-first model to Southwest Michigan as demand for year-round play continues to surge.

The Portage club will offer at least 10 indoor courts, a player’s lounge and retail shop. As with all PickleRage locations, the facility will feature pro-grade CushionX courts, tech-enabled check-ins and reservations and a full slate of programming, ranging from leagues and clinics to lessons and social events.

“Michigan has quickly become a key growth market for PickleRage, and we’re thrilled to deepen our presence in the region,” PickleRage COO David Smith said. “The enthusiasm for pickleball here is undeniable, and our expansion into Portage reinforces our commitment to meeting that demand with best-in-class indoor facilities and a vibrant community experience.”

The club will be owned and operated by a local resident and avid pickleball player, marking another step in the franchise’s national expansion. PickleRage at Portage follows the franchise’s recent debut in West Bloomfield and precedes another planned opening in Grand Rapids. Altogether, the pickleball franchise – which is backed by GreekPeak Venture Partners – plans to open more than 200 locations across the U.S. over the next two years, and over 500 by 2029.

“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,” PickleRage VP of Real Estate and Construction Chris Daiss said. “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.”

## Entities

- franchise growth (topic)
- Fitness (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- Athletech News (publication)
- Courtney Rehfeldt (person)
- michigan (location)
- PickleRage (company)
- michigan market (topic)
- indoor pickleball (topic)
- David Smith (person)
- Chris Daiss (person)
- Portage (location)

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Originally reported by Courtney Rehfeldt, Athletech News (https://athletechnews.com/picklerage-expands-in-michigan-with-new-portage-club/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/0f21e4b1-a464-4c70-9c84-ad8fbb2f531e).