Company plans to pursue potential acquisitions, strategic partnerships and franchising opportunities, with Germany and Australia expected to serve as initial international markets
LAS VEGAS, NV /ACCESS Newswire/ August 4, 2026 / Agassi Sports Entertainment Corp. (OTCID:AASP) ("ASE" or the "Company") today announced the launch of its global "Let's Play" pickleball and padel platform initiative, which has the goal of creating a leading network of pickleball and padel clubs worldwide through potential acquisitions, strategic partnerships, collaborations and franchising opportunities.
The initiative expands ASE's vision of building an integrated global racket sports platform spanning technology, events, media and now destination-based facilities. ASE intends to create welcoming environments where players of all ages can compete, connect and build community while providing operators with branding, programming and operational support.
"Pickleball and padel are rapidly becoming global lifestyle sports that bring together wellness, fitness, and social connection," said Ron Boreta, Chief Executive Officer of ASE. "We believe that facilities are the foundation of that experience. By bringing clubs under a trusted global brand, we hope to raise the standard for what a club feels like: more welcoming, more social, and simply more fun, while giving operators the scale, support, and branding they need to sustain long term growth."
Andre Agassi, Co-Founder of ASE added, "This isn't simply about building more courts. Great facilities become the heart of a community. We want every ‘Let's Play' club to be a place where people come to play, stay active, connect with others and create lasting memories. That's the experience we will work to bring to communities around the world."
A Global Strategy
ASE intends to pursue potential opportunities throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and other international markets as it seeks to establish a globally recognized network of pickleball and padel facilities under the Agassi Sports Entertainment umbrella.
To execute this strategy, ASE intends to seek to acquire and partner with existing facility operators with the goal of developing a scalable franchising platform that delivers consistent branding, programming and member experiences across its network. The Company hopes to leverage the global recognition of the Agassi Sports Entertainment leadership team to accelerate market adoption and establish destinations that combine recreation, wellness, and community engagement for players of all ages.
Germany and Australia Expected to Lead Initial Expansion
ASE's first international efforts are expected to focus on Germany and Australia, two markets where we believe participation in pickleball and padel is accelerating rapidly. The Company's initiative in Germany will be led by tennis legend Stefanie Graf, winner of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, while the Company's initiative in Australia will be led by globally renowned tennis coach and broadcaster Darren Cahill, who has coached four No. 1 players and currently coaches No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
"Pickleball is rapidly becoming a major movement in the United States, and we believe that there is a tremendous opportunity to expand participation throughout Europe, particularly in my home country of Germany," said Graf. "I've always been passionate about helping more people enjoy racket sports, and I'm excited to introduce more communities to the health, wellness, and social benefits these sports provide."
"I've spent much of my career helping athletes perform at the highest level," said Cahill. "Working with Andre again to help grow racket sports throughout Australia is an exciting opportunity. The momentum behind pickleball and padel is remarkable, and I look forward to helping build vibrant communities around these sports."
Both Graf and Cahill are expected to advise on facility design, programming, player development and regional and local market strategies as the Company seeks to establish its future "Let's Play" locations.
More Than Courts
Each "Let's Play" location is envisioned as more than a sports facility. ASE intends to create destinations that combine recreation, wellness, hospitality and community programming, while integrating coaching, events and technology-enabled experiences with the goal of creating a differentiated offering for players of all ages.
The Company is currently in the beginning stages of discussions with facility operators, developers and strategic partners regarding potential future acquisitions, collaborations and franchise opportunities across multiple international markets; however, the Company has not acquired any facilities to date, has not entered into any definitive agreements to acquire any facilities, and is not party to any strategic partnership, collaboration or franchising agreements, at the time being.
Additional details about the initiative, including preliminary branding and conceptual facility renderings, are expected to be included in an updated investor presentation which will be filed in a Current Report on Form 8-K and made available in the investor Relations section of the Company's website, in the coming days.
About Agassi Sports Entertainment
Agassi Sports Entertainment (ASE) is a sports and entertainment company focused on building the next generation of racket sports experiences, spanning events, media, technology and now facilities. ASE partners with world-class brand and operators to grow global participation in tennis, pickleball, padel, and related sports. For more information about Agassi Sports Entertainment, visitwww.agassisports.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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