WPBL October Vibes Check: Building Momentum & Dropping Dinks!

Hey WPBL Fam! October was HUGE! We’re serving up the hottest updates, from massive tournament action across India to the upcoming Global Player Draft! Less than 100 days until Season 2! Let’s dive in!

WPBL ON TOUR: The Indian Pickleball Takeover!

The WPBL On Tour movement is officially picking up serious steam! We’ve already wrapped up 13 partner-led events.

Our flagship tournaments have been absolutely fire 🔥, successfully staged in Hyderabad, Delhi, and Bengaluru. The participation numbers are massive, showing the growing excitement nationwide, with over 1300 registrations across those three tournaments alone.

What’s Next? BIG PRIZE MONEY ALERT!

Get ready for two more high-energy flagship tournaments coming this November:

1. Mumbai: Featuring a massive ₹15 lakh prize pool.
2. Chennai: Hosting the biggest prize pool yet—a whopping ₹25 lakh in prize money!

Media Spotlight: WPBL is Making Waves!

We’re not just building momentum on the court, but off it too! Leading sports publication The Bridge recently featured some serious star power:

• Gaurav Natekar
• Arati Ponnappa Natekar
• Filmmaker Atlee (co-owner of the Bengaluru Jawans)

The piece highlighted how the WPBL continues to build momentum year-round and emphasized the nature of brand support that is shaping the future of the league. You can catch the full interview here:

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Season 2 Player Draft: The Global Search is ON!

Mark your calendars! The much-awaited WPBL Season 2 Player Draft is happening this November!

This is going to be the most diverse draft yet! Expect intense action, big signings, and exciting additions to our player pool.

• 114 players entering the draft pool.
• Representing 25 countries 🌎.
• Spanning five continents 🗺️.

Get ready for new rivalries! 😈 ICYMI: Catch a glimpse of the energy from last season’s draft here:

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Let us know on Instagram who you are hoping to see drafted for Season 2!

COUNTDOWN TO SEASON 2: Less Than 100 Days!

October hit a major milestone—we are now officially under 100 days away from the start of Season 2 of the World Pickleball League!

This is going to be India’s biggest pickleball event yet!

• Where: Jio World Garden in Mumbai 📍
• When: January 24 to February 8, 2026 🗓️

Stay tuned as the clock ticks down! ⏱️ Check out the vibe here:

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WPBL Athletes Shine Globally!

Our stars have been busy racking up wins internationally! WPBL athletes had a busy month competing across major global tournaments. Keep an eye out—they secured several podium finishes!

Check out the highlights of their successes here and here:

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