Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Bengaluru Set to Host Record-Breaking Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025
Pickleball is a fun and fast sport that's becoming really popular in India!
The biggest pickleball competition of the year, called the Indian Pickleball Nationals, is happening in Bengaluru.
This year is extra special because it's the first time the tournament is being held after the government officially recognized pickleball as a sport.
Because of this, a record number of players, over 1100, have signed up to compete!
Athletes from many different sports are excited about pickleball, saying it's easy to learn and brings people together.
The organizers are working hard to make this a huge success, showing how much the sport is growing all over India.
The Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025, to be held in Bengaluru from November 13-16, has attracted over 1100 entries, the highest in its history.
This marks the first Nationals since pickleball received official National Sports Federation (NSF) recognition in India.
The event is organized by the Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA) under the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) at The Sports School.
The growing popularity of pickleball is noted by organizers, partners, and even professional athletes from other sports.
The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body, affiliated with international pickleball federations, and uses the Pickleball World Ranking system for national rankings and team selections.
- Who
- Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA), Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), over 1100 athletes, Shree Harsha (KPA President), Ashique Kuruniyan (India footballer), Gunaranjan Shetty (Karnataka Wrestling Association President), Gauravjeet Singh (Playo CEO)
- What
- The Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025, featuring a record number of over 1100 entries and marking the first Nationals held since the sport's official NSF recognition.
- When
- November 13-16
- Where
- The Sports School, Bengaluru
- Why
- To celebrate the sport's growing popularity, its official recognition, and to bring together players from across the country for the largest pickleball tournament in India's history.
Perspective
Perspective
Growth and Recognition of Pickleball
Perspective
The Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA) is celebrating a record number of entries for the upcoming Nationals, highlighting the sport's significant organic growth and popularity across India.
Perspective
The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), as the official governing body, emphasizes its role in promoting and organizing the sport nationwide, with its affiliations to international federations and the establishment of the Pickleball World Ranking system.
- Event
- Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025
- Dates
- November 13-16
- Venue
- The Sports School, Bengaluru
- Organizer
- Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA) under Indian Pickleball Association (IPA)
- Entries
- Over 1100 (highest ever)
- Significance
- First Nationals after official National Sports Federation (NSF) recognition
- Sporting Community Partner
- Playo
