Pickleball in the Morning.
Mahjong in the Afternoon.

Pickleball in the Sun is the original pickleball marketing and lifestyle platform — now expanding the social play movement through Mahjong in the Sun.

Founded by Laura Gainor, Pickleball in the Sun has spent 6+ years helping brands, resorts, and communities grow through the fastest-growing sport in America.

Experiences

Events, activations, and social play that bring people together around pickleball and mahjong.

• Brand activations
• Corporate events
• Mahjong lessons
• Pickleball + Mahjong socials

Media & Storytelling

Content, media partnerships, and storytelling that spotlight the culture of social play.

• Pickleball Magazine
• Industry interviews
• Brand collaborations
• Social media campaigns

Community

Connecting the growing culture of social play — from pickleball courts to mahjong tables — through communities, destinations, and experiences across the country.

• Featured pickleball & mahjong destinations
• Indoor clubs, resorts & social venues
• Ambassador & community networks
• Events, meetups & social play

Our Story

From Pickleball to Mahjong

For more than six years, Pickleball in the Sun has helped brands, resorts, and communities tap into the fastest-growing sport in America — telling the story of pickleball’s rise through media, events, and unforgettable experiences.

Now we’re seeing another cultural moment emerge.

Mahjong.

A new generation is rediscovering the game through stylish sets, social gatherings, and destination play — much like pickleball did just a few years ago.

Through storytelling, community building, and experiential events, Pickleball in the Sun is bringing these two worlds together — blending courts and tables, competition and connection, and a whole lot of fun along the way.