Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Karnataka Pickleball Premier League Debuts in Bengaluru October 9
A new pickleball league is starting in Karnataka.
It will be played in Bengaluru from October 9 to 11.
Seven teams will compete, with 56 players chosen through a draft.
The teams represent different places in the state.
The organizers say they want to give players more chances to compete and help more people discover pickleball.
Coorg Originals is one of the teams and is the first sports property of JoshuaTree.PLAY.
Kannada film star Sriimurali is the league’s brand ambassador.
The inaugural Karnataka Pickleball Premier League runs October 9–11 at GKVK in Bengaluru.
Seven franchise teams and 56 players will compete in the first season.
The 56 players were selected from 89 candidates in a nine-round draft held September 20 in Bengaluru.
The teams represent Bengaluru, Coorg, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Belagavi, Ballari and Tumakuru.
Organizers and the Karnataka State Pickleball Association describe the league as a platform to develop the sport and expand opportunities for players.
- Who
- Seven franchise teams, featuring 56 players, will compete in the Karnataka Pickleball Premier League.
- What
- The league is holding its inaugural season.
- When
- October 9–11; the player draft was held September 20.
- Where
- GKVK, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- The league aims to create a professional platform for pickleball, offer players greater opportunities and broaden the sport’s audience.
League organizers
Other viewpoints
League’s purpose and prospects
League organizers
The Karnataka State Pickleball Association says KPPL will create a professional platform, give players more opportunities and take the sport to a wider audience.
Other viewpoints
The article reports no opposing position; JoshuaTree.PLAY and brand ambassador Sriimurali express enthusiasm about the league and pickleball’s growth.
- League
- Karnataka Pickleball Premier League (KPPL)
- Dates
- October 9–11
- Venue
- GKVK, Bengaluru
- Teams
- Seven franchises
- Players
- 56 selected from a pool of 89
- Draft
- Nine rounds, held in Bengaluru on September 20
- Brand ambassador
- Kannada film star Sriimurali