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Sponsor the community behind better pickleball games.

DinkTap® helps players find games, join leagues and tournaments, track progress, and stay connected with their local pickleball community. Sponsoring DinkTap gives your brand a meaningful way to support players, clubs, organizers, and local pickleball growth.

Become a Sponsor Request Sponsor Kit

From local community sponsors to event partners and LiveBoard™ placements, we'll help create a sponsorship that fits your brand.

Why sponsor DinkTap®?

Pickleball is built on community. Players do not just show up for a match — they find partners, join events, track progress, grab food after games, recover from injuries, buy gear, and come back again next week. DinkTap helps sponsors become part of that rhythm.

  • Reach active pickleball players

    Connect with players who are already looking for games, events, leagues, gear, food, recovery, and local community.

  • Support local community play

    Sponsor open play, leagues, tournaments, player spotlights, local rankings, and community events.

  • Be seen during high-intent moments

    Show up when players register, check schedules, view leaderboards, scan QR codes, watch live displays, and follow event updates.

  • Connect with clubs and organizers

    DinkTap also supports facilities, league directors, tournament organizers, club managers, and venue operators.

Sponsorship opportunities

Choose from simple local sponsorships, event-based partnerships, high-visibility LiveBoard™ placements, or deeper official category partnerships.

  • Community Sponsor

    Best for local businesses that want visibility inside the pickleball community.

    Great for

    Restaurants, coffee shops, smoothie shops, real estate agents, insurance agents, local banks, gyms, wellness studios, and trusted local service businesses.

    What's included

    • Sponsor listing on DinkTap
    • Local event or community page placement
    • Social media mention
    • Player discount or offer
    • Email or newsletter mention
    • Giveaway or raffle integration
    • Optional event table or booth
    Ask About Community Sponsorships

  • Event Sponsor

    Best for brands that want visibility around leagues, tournaments, clinics, open play events, and community challenges.

    Great for

    Paddle brands, apparel brands, physical therapy clinics, sports medicine groups, restaurants, recovery studios, hydration brands, local businesses, and community organizations.

    What's included

    • "Presented by" placement
    • Event page logo placement
    • League or tournament sponsor placement
    • Division sponsor placement
    • Court sponsor placement
    • Finals sponsor placement
    • Check-in table sponsor
    • Prize or giveaway sponsor
    • Social and email promotion
    • DinkTap LiveBoard™ sponsor slide
    Sponsor an Event

  • LiveBoard™ Sponsor

    Best for brands that want highly visible placement during live pickleball moments at venues, tournaments, leagues, and open play sessions.

    Great for

    Restaurants, recovery brands, sports medicine clinics, paddle brands, apparel brands, event sponsors, facility partners, and community sponsors.

    What's included

    • Sponsor slide during LiveBoard™ rotation
    • "Presented by" event screen
    • Court-specific sponsor placement
    • QR-code player offer
    • Finals screen sponsor
    • Announcement sponsor
    • Leaderboard sponsor
    • Post-match recap sponsor

    DinkTap LiveBoard™ is designed for venue and event displays that show live matches, next-up teams, court assignments, announcements, leaderboards, QR codes, and sponsor slides.

    Become a LiveBoard™ Sponsor

  • Official Category Partner

    Best for larger brands that want a deeper relationship with DinkTap and category-level association.

    Great for

    Official Recovery Partner · Official Paddle Partner · Official Apparel Partner · Official Hydration Partner · Official Sports Medicine Partner · Official Post-Match Partner · Official Facility Growth Partner · Official Community Partner

    What's included

    • Category exclusivity
    • Featured placement across events
    • Sponsored content series
    • App and website campaign opportunities
    • Co-branded clinics or player challenges
    • Giveaways and player offers
    • Quarterly sponsor performance recap
    • Custom partnership campaign
    Explore Official Partnerships

Who we partner with

DinkTap sponsorships work across pickleball, sport, wellness, food, community, and facility categories. Brand fit matters more than category name — if you support active local communities, we likely have a sponsor slot for you.

  • Pickleball & Sports Brands

    Paddles, balls, shoes, apparel, bags, grips, eyewear, training equipment, and court accessories.

  • Health, Recovery & Wellness

    Physical therapy, chiropractic care, sports medicine, massage, stretch therapy, cryotherapy, gyms, yoga studios, and hydration brands.

  • Food, Beverage & Local Lifestyle

    Restaurants, coffee shops, smoothie bars, healthy meal brands, sports bars, and local post-match hangouts.

  • Community & Professional Services

    Real estate, mortgage, insurance, financial planning, local banks, credit unions, and trusted local service providers.

  • Clubs, Venues & Facility Partners

    Court builders, lighting companies, surfacing companies, recreation centers, parks departments, schools, churches, and community organizations.

How to become a sponsor

Five short steps from your first inquiry to live sponsor placements — with hands-on help at every stage.

  1. Tell us about your brand

    Fill out the sponsor inquiry form and let us know who you are, what market you serve, and what kind of sponsorship you are interested in.

  2. We match you with the right opportunity

    We'll recommend the best-fit sponsorship option based on your goals, location, audience, and budget.

  3. Choose your sponsorship package

    Select a community, event, LiveBoard™, or official category sponsorship. Custom packages are also available.

  4. Launch your sponsorship

    We'll help set up your placement, offer, logo assets, event visibility, QR codes, content, or campaign details.

  5. Review results

    For eligible packages, we can provide simple performance reporting such as impressions, clicks, QR scans, offer redemptions, email engagement, and event exposure.

Sponsor inquiry

Become a DinkTap® sponsor

Interested in supporting the pickleball community while reaching active players, clubs, and organizers? Fill out the form below and we'll help you find the right sponsorship opportunity.

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Sponsor FAQ

Answers to the questions sponsors ask most. If yours isn't here, drop a note in the inquiry form above — we'll respond directly.

  • What types of businesses can sponsor DinkTap?

    We work with brands that support pickleball players, active lifestyles, local communities, clubs, tournaments, wellness, food, recovery, and facility growth.

  • Can local businesses sponsor only one city or event?

    Yes. Sponsorships can be local, event-based, regional, or category-specific.

  • Can sponsors offer discounts to players?

    Yes. Sponsors can offer player discounts, QR-code promotions, giveaways, samples, event deals, or exclusive DinkTap community offers.

  • Can we sponsor a tournament, league, or open play event?

    Yes. DinkTap supports sponsorship opportunities for leagues, tournaments, open play sessions, clinics, community challenges, and venue events.

  • Can we sponsor DinkTap LiveBoard™?

    Yes. LiveBoard™ sponsorships are available for brands that want visibility on event and venue display screens.

  • Do you offer custom sponsorship packages?

    Yes. We can create custom sponsorships around events, digital campaigns, LiveBoard™ displays, content, community activations, or facility partnerships.

  • Do sponsors receive performance reporting?

    For eligible packages, yes. Reporting may include impressions, clicks, QR scans, offer redemptions, email engagement, social reach, and event exposure.

Ready to support the next wave of pickleball?

Whether you want to sponsor a local community, a tournament, a LiveBoard™ display, or a larger category partnership, DinkTap can help your brand connect with players and organizers in a natural, useful way.

Become a Sponsor