JLL Commissioned for Property Selection, Lease Negotiation, and Interior Project Management for a Dedicated Indoor Pickleball Facility

Tokyo, May 18, 2026 – JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global real estate services company (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshinobu Kasai), announced that it has been commissioned by Japan Pickleball Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenton Stea), the master franchisee in Japan for the indoor pickleball facility chain "Picklr," for property selection, lease negotiation, and interior project management for a dedicated indoor pickleball facility. Pickleball, a sport originating from the US that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has been gaining attention in Japan in recent years. JLL serves as the master broker for Picklr in the United States, supporting the selection of pickleball facility properties both in and out of the US. Leveraging this expertise, JLL proposed opening a pickleball facility in Japan in a large logistics facility in Toyosu, Koto-ku. JLL is also in charge of the project management for the new facility's interior construction. The facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2026. Kenton Stea, CEO of Japan Pickleball Holdings Co., Ltd., stated: "From the beginning, we faced difficulties securing a suitable property for an indoor pickleball facility in Tokyo. We were introduced to JLL, which has a very good relationship with Picklr in the US. After repeated meetings, research, and site visits, we were able to secure a location for Japan's first directly-operated pickleball store, and we are truly grateful. Our mission is to establish a new standard for pickleball in Japan. We will provide professional-grade facilities, top-tier programs identical to those in the US, and a scalable model to support medium- to long-term growth. Leveraging Picklr's proven track record in the US, we are confident that we can deliver a world-class pickleball experience to the Japanese market. We plan to add 20 large pickleball facilities nationwide over the next five years. To realize this plan, we are looking for partners among real estate owners, local governments, investors, and sponsors to take on this new value creation. We are confident that we can achieve this with the continued strong support of JLL in Japan and the US." George Barragan, CEO of Picklr, stated: "Japan is a country that values precision, health consciousness, and a sense of community, all of which align with Picklr's DNA. Entering the Japanese market is an excellent opportunity to propose a new way of pickleball with a global perspective. We are not just building facilities; we are creating a new sports culture. We believe this culture will deeply resonate with the people of Japan." Daisho Tanaka of JLL Japan's Logistics & Industrial Leasing Division stated: "We have already built a relationship of trust with Picklr through our business in the US, and this connection led to us supporting their property search in Japan. Based on the client's requirements, we proposed the top floor of a large logistics facility that is located in the city center yet can secure the necessary space for the sport. In recent years, there have been an increasing number of cases of large warehouses being used for purposes other than storage. As rising rents make it difficult to justify contracts for their original warehouse use, this case can be a leading example of this new utilization method. JLL will continue to provide real estate services that solve our clients' real estate needs by leveraging our global expertise." Juken In of JLL Japan's Project & Development Services Division stated: "This pickleball facility is a rare case in Japan of converting an existing logistics facility. We are providing integrated project management from the design stage to construction management to achieve both the functionality and comfort required of a sports facility while taking advantage of the high ceilings and large spaces characteristic of logistics facilities. JLL supports the creation of high-quality facilities with a focus on cost efficiency. Toward the opening of this facility, we will utilize our past experience and expertise, and work diligently to surely realize our client's vision through close coordination with designers and contractors." About JLL JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $26.1 billion in 2025, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of approximately 113,000 as of March 31, 2026. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.