The fastest-growing sport in the United States has found a new home in the heart of football country.
ELEVENO, located inside Patriot Place in Foxboro, is a multi-sensory facility that will enlighten your competitive spirit, foster teamwork, and provide a culinary smorgasbord for the senses. Pickleball is a game that is not just a family-friendly sport. Anyone who wants to play can do so through its state-of-the-art facility.
Founder and CEO Jodi Cullity said the opportunity to expand the sport’s reach within the region was too good to ignore. She said the rising popularity of Pickleball combined with the area already being a rabid sports town made the location an easy decision, she noted.
“From the start, ELEVENO has been about more than just courts. It’s about creating a space where everyone belongs — fun, social, and full of energy — where people connect over great food, good music, and friendly competition. We can’t wait to welcome everyone and
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Once you stop playing, there are options for attendees to grab something to eat. Their award-winning culinary artists are ready to serve everything from signature drinks to mouth-watering dishes and desserts.
Executive Chef Stephen Bukoff is a seasoned culinary leader and Culinary Institute of America graduate with experience across luxury hotels and high-energy hospitality concepts. He began his career at Four Seasons Boston and spent 18 years growing across Boston, Vancouver, Denver, and Westlake Village, rising from intern to Executive Sous Chef.
His philosophy centers on honest technique, exceptional ingredients, and respect for their source — with a strong emphasis on local and sustainable New England products.
One could say that food is in his blood. For Stephen, it’s a chance to express his love of food.
“You can’t be perfect at everything in life. There’s no perfect recipe or guideline, but if you follow your heart, your life — and the food and drink — will always be good. That’s what makes it worth sharing with people,” Stephen said.
For the uninitiated, pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, played with solid paddles and a perforated plastic ball on a badminton-sized court. It can be played indoors or outdoors as singles or, more commonly, doubles, and is known for its accessibility to all ages and skill levels. The game features a unique “non-volley zone” near the net, often called the “kitchen,” which prevents players from hitting the ball out of the air while standing in that area, encouraging longer, strategic rallies.
Key Aspects of Pickleball:
The game is played to 11 points, and points can only be scored by the serving side, who must win by a two-point lead. Serves are made underhand and diagonally cross-court, clearing the non-volley zone.
–A key rule is the “double bounce rule,” which requires the receiving team to let the ball bounce once, and the serving team to also let it bounce once before either team can volley (hit the ball in the air.)
According to the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP), nearly 50 million adult Americans played Pickleball at least once in a recent year.
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The facility is a preferred destination for all types of events. Whether you have a school field trip, a social gathering such as a reunion, then ELEVENO is ready to accommodate your party. They are well positioned to make your evening one to remember.
They are also a place for business owners to take their employees and for conferences, award ceremonies, and other corporate events. Cullity said they are striving to be the choice for business event planners.
“Opening ELEVENO’s indoor facility is truly a dream come true. As someone who grew up just a mile away, bringing pickleball to the iconic Patriot Place campus — where sports, hospitality, and entertainment are part of the DNA — is incredibly special. From the start, ELEVENO has been about more than just courts. It’s about creating a space where everyone belongs — fun, social, and full of energy — where people connect over great food, good music, and friendly competition,” she said.
For anyone interested in learning the sport, ELEVENO offers classes ranging in skill level from never played before to intermediate skills. Classes run for an hour and teach the fundamentals of the game and include some on-the-court action.
ELEVENO is conveniently located at 340 Patriot Place in Foxboro. More details can be found by visiting their website at: www.eleveno.com.
