Imperial has been announced as “The Official Headwear of CityPickle.” CityPickle is the home for pickleball in urban cities across the U.S. Imperial is quickly earning renown in the world of pickleball. Earlier this year they were named “The Official Licensed Headwear of Major League Pickleball”.
CityPickle offers several locations across New York City, including professional courts in Wollman Rink in
Central Park and ongoing activations in destinations such as Hudson Yards, Industry City, Union Square
and more. In September 2023, CityPickle will open permanent indoor locations in Long Island City and
also expand to Philadelphia.
Imperial is proud to set roots in pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the world and in the largest metro
David Shaffer, Senior Vice President of Sales at Imperial
city in the United States. As a supporter of pickleball and a trusted partner of CityPickle, we’re honored to be named their ‘Official Headwear’ and to create this curated product offering for their organization and fans of pickleball everywhere.
With the Imperial x CityPickle partnership comes the release of a limited edition e-commerce collection on Imperial1916.com. Featured products include Imperial performance visors, rope caps, bucket hats and
more. For pickleball fans that do not live in the New York area, you can own a piece of the action by going
to the Imperial x CityPickle collection online.
We’re thrilled to partner with Imperial to offer the best in class headwear for the CityPickle community,
Lydia Hirt, Chief Marketing Officer of CityPickle
available in our pro shops and available online for the first time.
About CityPickle
CityPickle is New York City’s home for pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the United States. CityPickle partnered with Wollman Rink and is operating a 14 court installation in Central Park from April to mid-October, the largest pickleball offering in the Northeast. This summer, the brand will launch the first pickleball club in the City with the opening of its first permanent location in Long Island City, which
combines climate-controlled courts with a full bar and restaurant, making it the ideal indoor destination to connect and spend quality time with friends, family and colleagues alike. The brand continues to partner with high-profile destinations, including Hudson Yards, Union Square, Industry City and Philadelphia City Hall.