Netflix Serves Up Pickleball Craze with “The Kitchen” Documentary*

Netflix Serves Up Pickleball Craze with “The Kitchen” Documentary*

 

*October 2025 –* Netflix is stepping onto the court with *The Kitchen*, a high-energy documentary exploring the explosive rise of pickleball — the fastest-growing sport in America. Named after the no-volley zone on the court, *The Kitchen* dives into the quirky, competitive, and community-driven world of pickleball, from suburban parks to professional tournaments.

 

The film follows everyday players, elite athletes, and unexpected celebrities who’ve embraced the sport’s fast-paced action and social charm. With humor, heart, and a few heated rivalries, *The Kitchen* captures how pickleball became more than a game — it became a movement.

 

“People come for the fun, but they stay for the passion,” says director Maria Stokes.

 

Packed with slow-motion rallies, dramatic matchups, and player stories across generations, *The Kitchen* hits Netflix this December, inviting audiences of all ages to step inside the court where everyone’s welcome — but not in the Kitchen.