The next sport to try its own ‘Drive to Survive’ may be pickleball
Awful AnnouncingFriday, June 6, 2025 at 8:00:04 PM
Pickleball, the fast-growing paddle sport that's taken parks and rec centers by storm, might be getting its own Drive to Survive-style documentary series. Following the success of Netflix’s F1 docuseries, which boosted the sport’s popularity, producers are eyeing pickleball as the next candidate for the behind-the-scenes, drama-filled treatment. Think intense rivalries, quirky personalities, and maybe even some celebrity cameos—because yes, pickleball has those now.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about pickleball—it’s a sign of how media can turn niche sports into mainstream obsessions. Drive to Survive didn’t just document F1; it created new fans. If the same magic works here, pickleball could go from "retirement home pastime" to must-watch entertainment. Plus, for anyone who’s ever side-eyed the sport, this might be the moment it wins you over.
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