Latest News from World Pickleball League
Get ready, Mumbai! Season 2 of WPBL is set to take place at the Jio World Garden in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex from January 24 to February 8, 2026. This high-profile venue, known for hosting global music acts and mega-events, will now see pickleball take centre stage, highlighting WPBL’s ambition to scale up live experiences and fan immersion via a world-class venue. If you thought Season 1 was special, you haven’t seen anything yet.
WPBL on Tour & Season 2 Updates! #WPBLonTour – our six-city festival of pickleball fun, with tournaments powered by your favourite franchises, driven by the community. We will be coming soon to your city – so just you watch this space! The Hyderabad Superstars have already announced their franchise tournament as part of WPBL On Tour, with registrations now open. The other festivals and tournaments will be announced very soon, so stay tuned!
WPBL Starter Camps with KheloMore! In July, beginner-friendly WPBL Starter Camps took place in Pune and Bengaluru in association with our partner KheloMore. Attendees got hands-on coaching in rallies, shots, and drills – all in a fun, accessible format for only ₹99–₹199. More starter camps and tournaments will take place across India as a part of our partnership with KheloMore, supporting grassroots and community growth, brand building for franchises locally, and positioning WPBL as the entry point for new pickleball enthusiasts.
WPBL at the Asia Pickleball Summit 2025!
The World Pickleball League was proud to take the stage at the first-ever Asia Pickleball Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and hosted by ReSkills.
Our Founder & CEO Gaurav Natekar delivered a keynote on “Developing a League Ecosystem: Creating Benefits for Players,” showcasing WPBL as a player-first, structured, and scalable model for the sport’s next chapter in Asia and beyond.
Alongside co-founder Arati Natekar, WPBL was introduced to top leaders and sport entrepreneurs from across the continent, marking a key milestone in our journey from India to the world.
World Pickleball League Player Update
Our players have been winning accolades globally! Vanshik Kapadia clinched medals at the APP Tour Malaysia Open, while Katerina Stewart and Tanner Tomassi earned recognition at the Newport Beach Open. The RTA Tour Top Open in Stuttgart saw triumphs from Thaddea Lock, Ben Cawston, Mateusz Matsyik, and Karolina Owczarek. Sonu Vishwakarma shone at the Grand Rally PB Open Malaysia. Isn’t it amazing to see your favourite WPBL players shining across the World?
Pickleball Updates from Around the World
Kat Stewart, WPBL’s Player of the Tournament of Season 1, has a full playlist of YouTube videos titled “My Best PPA Results Yet | Road To Gold“, where you can follow her journey to winning her first PPA Gold. If you want to understand what it really takes to become a WPBL MVP, this is the YouTube series for you.
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