In the Press

News & Recognition

From our first lease signing to two full locations across Boston — here's how the city has covered PickleBOS along the way.

The Dink Awards

Best Facility — Northeast

Voted the top pickleball facility in the Northeast by The Dink — the industry's largest community of players and the voice behind one of pickleball's most-watched annual awards. A reflection of the staff, coaching team, and members who make PickleBOS what it is, led day to day by Director of Pickleball Carmelo Carbone and the rest of our team on the courts.

Coverage Timeline

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Boston Business Journal·October 2026Link pending

PickleBOS's Carmelo Carbone Named to Boston Business Journal's 25 Under 25

Director of Pickleball Carmelo Carbone was named to the Boston Business Journal's 2026 25 Under 25 list, honoring Greater Boston's most promising young entrepreneurs and innovators.

citybiz·June 2026

PPA Pros Alex Crum & Matt Finnerty Headline a Night of Exhibition Matches in South Boston

“Watch, play alongside, and interact with elite-level athletes in a relaxed, social setting.”

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Related·May 2026

PickleBOS Announces Charlestown Grand Opening Weekend

“Recently named 'Best Pickleball Facility in the Northeast' by the Dink Awards, PickleBOS is proud to announce its expansion to Charlestown.”

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The Dink·February 2026

PickleBOS Named Best Facility — Northeast in the 2025 Dink Awards

“Best Facility – Northeast: PickleBOS, Boston.”

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Caught In Southie·December 2025

PickleBOS Hosts a Pro Pickleball Exhibition Night for the Southie Community

“A community-focused exhibition night featuring professional pickleball players.”

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MassLive·December 7, 2025

Indoor Pickleball Facility PickleBOS Opens in South Boston with 21 Courts, High-Tech Play

“There's not many places to play in this city. We wanted to find something that was local, both to us and to give to the entire city of Boston.” — Alex Karsos, Co-Founder & President

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WBZ NewsRadio·December 7, 2025

New Pickleball Court Facility Arrives in Southie

“The beauty of pickleball is that people can come alone and play with others that they've never met before.” — Alex Karsos, Co-Founder & President

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citybiz·October 2025

PickleBOS to Open Its First Location in South Boston in November 2025

“At PickleBOS, our mission is simple: pickleball for life.” — Alex Karsos, Co-Founder & President

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Caught In Charlestown·August 2025

New to the Neighborhood: PickleBOS Opening This Winter in Charlestown

“PickleBOS will bring Charlestown's first permanent indoor pickleball courts to Charlestown Labs.”

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Connect CRE·August 2025

PickleBOS Coming to Related Beal's Charlestown Campus

“The addition of PickleBOS reinforces our vision for Charlestown Labs as a vibrant, mixed-use campus that brings energy, innovation, and new experiences to this corner of Charlestown.”

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NBC Boston·November 2024

PickleBOS Pickleball Club Coming to South Boston

“A new business named PickleBOS has signed a lease for 26,000 square feet in the On The Dot development.”

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