RacquetX Trend Reports
Where racquet sports is heading, from the people building it.
The business of racquet sports, written down
Every RacquetX report is built on what we hear from the operators, brands, builders, and investors in the room. Read where the category is heading before it gets there.
The Club Business Report
From the Club Summit
The Club Business Report
Where the club business goes next, built on what the largest operators in the country said at the Club Summit.
RacquetX Trends 2026
Eight trends shaping racquet sports, released through the year.
Trend 01
The Industry Has Converged
The sports stay distinct, but the player relationship and the business underneath it are merging. Why operators building across the whole ecosystem are pulling ahead.
Trend 02
Belonging Is the Business Model
Members will forgive a lot before they leave a place where they feel known. How the strongest clubs build belonging on purpose.
Trend 03
New Formats
The formats changing how people play, and what they mean for courts, programming, and revenue.
Trend 04
The Gold Rush Is Giving Way to Discipline
Capital is getting choosier. Who is still writing checks, what gets funded now, and the operating habits separating clubs that compound from clubs that stall.
Trend 05
Clubs Are Becoming Social Infrastructure
Waitlists are deeper and members are staying longer. Why the club is becoming the standing appointment in people’s weeks, and what that means for retention.
Trend 06
AI Is Becoming Core to the Experience
Coming October 13
Trend 07
Governance Is Catching Up to Growth
Coming November 10
Trend 08
Racquet Sports Are Entering Culture
Coming December 8
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