The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) is India’s first and only national franchise-based Pickleball league. Launched by The Times Group and sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), officially recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, the IPBL is a landmark initiative to promote one of the world’s fastest-growing lifestyle sport in India.
“We are proud to introduce the Indian Pickleball League — a landmark initiative that marks the next leap in India’s sporting evolution. As the only league in the country officially sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association, our vision is to build a professional, credible, and inclusive platform that unites top talent from across India and showcases our nation’s growing prowess in one of the world’s fastest-emerging sports. The League goes beyond competition — it’s a movement to inspire participation, elevate performance, and bring Pickleball into the sporting mainstream with India leading the charge on the global stage.”
India’s emerging Pickleball ecosystem aims to harness international excitement and large local demand, driving awareness, player involvement, commercial traction, and sustainable progress.
