WPBL November Vibes Check: Draft Drama & Star Power!

Hey WPBL Fam! November was ELECTRIC! From the intense action of the Season 2 Draft to massive tournament turnouts, we are moving full speed ahead. We’ve expanded the league, broken registration records, and even gone viral with global icons. Let’s dive in!

Season 2 Player Draft: A Great Success!

The WPBL Season 2 Player Draft took over Mumbai on November 10, and it was a huge success! The evening delivered strong energy, competitive picks, and a fresh look at how franchises are shaping their squads for the new season.

• 56 players
• Representing 18 countries.
• Across 7 teams.

The pool featured many returning stars along with exciting new talent from around the world. Watch the recap of the action here:

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New Franchise Alert: Welcome Jaipur Djinns!

We are thrilled to introduce our seventh franchise: Jaipur Djinns! ​​Siddharth Shankar, Chairman of UK-based Tails Trading and Global COO of Komerz Ltd, has acquired the newly formed Jaipur Djinns franchise in the World Pickleball League (WPBL).

The newest franchise has already assembled a strong and dynamic squad, including Season 1 standout Jack Foster.

With the inclusion of Jaipur Djinns, WPBL will now feature seven teams in Season 2, which will expand to a 120-match calendar, up from 90 matches in Season 1.

Check out their roster here:

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WPBL ON TOUR: A Mega Month of Action!

The WPBL On Tour movement continues to dominate! November featured two major flagship tournaments that were absolutely fire 🔥.

1. Mumbai Pickle Power’s Dink Off
2. Chennai Super Champs’ Chennai Open

Supported by several partner events, these two flagship stops saw over 750 registrations, strong fan turnout, celebrity presence, and high-quality pickleball action. Next up? The tour heads to its final stop: The Pune Open.

Catch the highlights from the tour stops here:

MUMBAI

CHENNAI

Star Power & Media Spotlight

Star-Studded Nights

Following the draft, it was time to celebrate! Team owners and friends of the WPBL gathered for an evening hosted by Gaurav and Arati. The guest list was packed with icons including Sunil Gavaskar, Rakul Preet Singh, Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, Rohit Kapoor, and actor Sonali Kulkarni.

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Going Viral: Samantha x Beckham

Star-Studded Nights

A major moment for WPBL! Samantha Ruth Prabhu posed with David Beckham during his visit to India, proudly showing off the Chennai Super Champs jersey. The image created massive buzz and showcased the global reach and star power surrounding the league.

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Komerz India Joins the Family

We are growing off the court too! WPBL has partnered with Komerz India (a division of Komerz Global) as the league’s exclusive agency for central sponsorship and commercial rights. This collaboration will help strengthen our commercial structure and widen monetisation avenues.

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Olympic Dialogue Begins

The Unified World Pickleball Federation (UPWF) shared its support for ongoing discussions regarding the long-term goal of pickleball’s inclusion in the Olympic Games. The federation has expressed readiness for constructive engagement with the IOC.

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