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MSU Sanderson Center Pickleball Courts
8 outdoor courts · Starkville, MS
Mississippi State University outdoor pickleball facility at Joe Frank Sanderson Center. 8 courts opened October 2025. Free and open to all players; group reservations available at play.urec.msstate.edu. Designed by Kimley-Horn, built by Harris Construction.
Our picks from the pickleball buying guides — chosen editorially, never by the venue and never by spend.
Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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MSU Sanderson Center Pickleball Courts has 8 courts.
MSU Sanderson Center Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
Free for open recreation; private court reservations $20-40/hr depending on affiliation
Yes — MSU Sanderson Center Pickleball Courts is open to the public at no charge.
Open recreation Mon-Fri 5:30am-11pm (first-come-first-served); weekends by reservation only
MSU Sanderson Center Pickleball Courts is located at 225 Bailey Howell Drive, Starkville, MS 39759.
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