Archive · 23 Sep 2026
KPPL Draft 2026 Finalises Squads for Inaugural Season
The Karnataka Pickleball Premier League has chosen its players for its first season.
Seven teams took part in the draft in Bengaluru.
They picked 56 players from a group of 89.
Each team created an eight-player squad.
The teams used a special system to decide which team picked first.
The squads include both men and women.
Seven selected players were named as icon players for the teams.
The first season will be played from October 9 to 11 in Bengaluru.
Seven franchise teams selected 56 players from a pool of 89 at the KPPL Draft 2026.
The draft was held at E-Zone, Bengaluru, on September 20.
Each team assembled an eight-member squad over nine rounds using a chit-based selection order.
The squads include men and women players from Karnataka, other Indian states, and international-level competition.
KPPL Season 1 will take place from October 9 to 11 at GKVK, Bengaluru.
- Who
- Seven KPPL franchise teams and 56 selected players, including seven icon players.
- What
- The teams finalised their eight-member squads for the Karnataka Pickleball Premier League’s inaugural season.
- When
- The draft was held on September 20; Season 1 is scheduled for October 9 to 11.
- Where
- The draft took place at E-Zone, Bengaluru, and the season will be held at GKVK, Bengaluru.
- Why
- The league aims to create a dedicated competitive platform and provide greater visibility for pickleball.
- League
- Karnataka Pickleball Premier League (KPPL)
- Draft date
- September 20
- Draft venue
- E-Zone, Bengaluru
- Franchise teams
- Seven
- Players selected
- 56 from a pool of 89
- Squad size
- Eight players per team
- Season 1 dates
- October 9 to 11
- Season 1 venue
- GKVK, Bengaluru