Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Indian Pickleball League 2025: Standout Players Picked
The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) is a new national league for Pickleball in India.
It was started by The Times Group and is the only official league recognized by the Indian government.
The first IPBL event happened from December 1 to 7, 2025, in Delhi.
It brought together the best Pickleball players from India and other countries.
Teams owned by different cities played against each other.
Many fans watched the games live and online.
The event was a big success and showed that Pickleball is becoming a popular sport in India.
Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) is India's official national Pickleball league, launched by The Times Group and sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA).
The inaugural edition took place from December 1–7, 2025, at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi.
The event featured top Indian and international Pickleball players and franchise-owned city teams.
Millions of fans engaged with the league through live and digital platforms.
The IPBL aimed to establish Delhi as the epicenter of India's next major sporting revolution.
- Who
- Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) organized by The Times Group
- What
- Inaugural edition of the Indian Pickleball League
- When
- December 1–7, 2025
- Where
- KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Delhi
- Why
- To establish Delhi as the epicenter of India's next major sporting revolution and bring together top players and fans
- League Name
- Indian Pickleball League (IPBL)
- Organizer
- The Times Group
- Sanctioned By
- Indian Pickleball Association (IPA)
- Recognition
- Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India
- Inaugural Edition Dates
- December 1–7, 2025
- Venue
- KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Delhi
- Event Highlights
- Top Indian and international players, franchise-owned city teams, live and digital fan engagement
