Boston’s newest racquet sports and social destination celebrates its official opening with a full weekend of programming on May 16-17

Boston, MA [May 8, 2026] — Ballers Seaport is officially celebrating its grand opening weekend with two days of programming, activations, fitness experiences, tournaments, food, drinks, and community events on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, in the heart of the Seaport.

The celebration marks a major milestone for the fast-growing racquet sport and hospitality destination. Throughout the weekend, guests can experience Ballers’ signature mix of padel, pickleball, wellness, social programming and entertainment across the club’s expansive outdoor courts and event spaces.

“We built Ballers to be more than just a place to play. It’s a social destination designed to bring people together,” said David Gutstadt, Founder of Ballers. “This grand opening weekend is really about celebrating the incredible energy around racquet sports right now, and the community that’s already forming around Ballers.”

The weekend will feature brand activations from Peroni, JOOLA, Sweathouz, Stretch Zone and wellness partners providing cold plunges and recovery experiences, along with live DJs, fitness classes, clinics and competitions throughout both days.

One of the headline events of the weekend will be “Beat The Founders,” where guests can challenge Ballers’ founders David Gutstadt and Amanda Potter to a pickleball match. Both players of any doubles team who defeat David & Amanda will win one month of free membership at Ballers.

Additional programming includes padel clinics led by Moustafa “Moose” Bayoumy, Ballers Head Padel Pro and top-ranked padel player in the U.S., Yoga Sculpt with fitness guru Shannen Moen, Mat Pilates with Anya, Padel Mexicano, a Ladies Padel Clinic, and a Sunday Pickleball Tournament sponsored by JOOLA, with Agassi Pro V paddles raffled off throughout the weekend.

Guests can also experience activations from Hybré Performance, founded by sisters and athletes Shai and Leah Douty of @twotonedtraining, featuring their popular “Slick Back Bar” and Hybré Slick Stick product line.

DJ Matt will provide music throughout Sunday’s programming, helping transform Ballers into a full-day social experience combining sport, wellness, hospitality and entertainment.

Grand Opening Weekend Schedule

Saturday, May 16

• Activations and vendor experiences: 10AM–7PM
• Mat Pilates with Anya: 12PM
• Beat The Padel Pro: 1PM
• Padel Clinic with Moose: 4PM

Sunday, May 17

• Activations and vendor experiences: 10AM–7PM
• Padel Mexicano: 8AM
• Yoga Sculpt with Shannen Moen: 10AM
• Ladies Padel Clinic with Moose: 12PM
• Pickleball Tournament: 1PM
• Beat The Founders: 4–6PM

As always, courts will be available for bookings outside of the scheduled programming.

Ballers features the only padel courts in Seaport, alongside five outdoor pickleball courts, wellness programming, food and beverage offerings (now featuring beer & wine), social events, and private event space designed to create a first-of-its-kind racquet sports experience in Boston.

For more information and programming updates, visit Ballers Seaport online or follow Ballers on Instagram.

Check out our sneak peek below.

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