GoRally, India’s premier pickleball arena chain, has unveiled its flagship facility, GoRally Whitefield, in May 2025. Spanning 35,000 square feet, this cutting-edge indoor arena is the largest of its kind in India, featuring 10 world-class pickleball courts and 2 FIP-approved padel courts.
Strategically located in Thubarahalli, Whitefield, the facility caters to players of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. Designed for an unparalleled playing experience, GoRally Whitefield will also house a full-scale café - FAST Coffee by Humblebean, dedicated leisure spaces including a Comfort lounge by Sleepyhead and fitness installations from Aroleap, a pro shop offering premium accessories and gear, and more to be added.
“Our vision is to build an ecosystem where pickleball and Padel thrive—not just as a casual pastimes, but as competitive sports with a dedicated community,” said Sam Sancheti, Co-Founder of GoRally. “With GoRally Whitefield, we are expanding access to high-quality infrastructure, enabling more people to discover, train, and excel in the sport. It will enable some of India’s largest tournaments and provide another hotspot for our continually growing community in Bangalore.”
As pickleball gains momentum across India, GoRally Whitefield will serve as a pivotal hub, elevating the sport’s profile and making it more accessible. The facility will offer structured training programs, host national tournaments, and provide a premium playing environment that encourages participation across age groups.
Founders-GoRally, Abhinav Shankar(left), Sam Sancheti(right) at GoRally WhitefieldGoRally is also committed to sustainability and community engagement, integrating eco-friendly practices and organizing grassroots initiatives that promote active lifestyles, including their newly launched platform enabling Open games, bite-sized coaching & more (gorally.in).
GoRally launched the Whitefield facility with its premier DUPR-rated, PWR400 tournament GoRally Open’25 which took place 24-27th April, with more than 570 entries including both India’s top pros and intermediate players driving 1100 pickleball matches in a span of 4 days. The matches were hosted in 17 categories and a total of 81 winners were announced.
This expansion follows GoRally’s recent $750K pre-seed funding, marking a significant step in its nationwide growth strategy. The Whitefield arena is among several new centers in the pipeline, with upcoming locations planned in Delhi, Chennai, and Goa. Additionally, GoRally will launch a tech-driven platform this month to enhance player experience, streamline game scheduling, and expand its signature ‘Open-Play’ format.
“Our mission is to get the next 10 million Indians playing sports,” added Abhinav Shankar, Co-Founder of GoRally. “Pickleball is more than just a game—it’s a movement that brings people together. This funding allows us to scale our vision, build top-tier facilities, and position pickleball as a mainstream sport across the country.”
India’s pickleball landscape has experienced rapid growth, with the number of dedicated courts rising from 200 in early 2024 to over 1,200 today—including more than 100 now in Bengaluru alone. As the sport continues to gain traction, GoRally’s early-mover advantage, strong community-driven approach, and investor backing position it as a leader in shaping the future of pickleball in India.
