Sports fans are used to seeing Erin Andrews on the sideline for some of the world's biggest events. She's been a correspondent for multiple Super Bowls and conference championship games, and she's got several years of experience as a reporter.
Andrews is taking things inside the lines for her next endeavor, and she revealed how dedicated she's been to her new hobby on her podcast.
During the most recent episode of "Calm Down," Andrews discussed her newfound love for pickleball with co-host Charissa Thompson.
"I'm in a real cardio, pilates era that I'm enjoying, but I also want to be out in the elements, I want to try different things," Andrews told Thompson on the podcast.
"I know I'm late to the pickleball experience. There were a couple of times this week where I wanted to try beginner lessons, but I didn't have the courage to do it. So I looked at my better half and said, 'Will you please take me to the pickleball courts and we can get a little rally going.' I didn't love my outfit I showed up with, so I went to the pro shop and bought a full-fledged outfit."
Andrews said that her introduction to the game inspired her to take it a little more seriously, and she's now pursuing lessons to learn how to play properly.
"I am going to take a lesson this week. I'm a little nervous about it. ... I don't know where the weight placement is," Andrews admitted to Thompson.
"I know I'm supposed to stay back in the middle. I can definitely see how people get injured. I want to get good, but I won't have time to do this during the season."
Thompson offered Andrews her services as a playing partner later this summer, so she'll have at least two people to play the game with in her co-host and her husband.
Nearly 20 million Americans played pickleball in 2024, a 45% increase from the previous year's participation numbers, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association's annual topline participation report.
Pickleball participation has grown an estimated 311% in the last three years, making it one of the fastest growing sports in America.
NFL Sideline Reporter Erin Andrews Taking Up A New Sport first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 17, 2025
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