Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Indian Pickleball League Launches in 2025
The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) is a new national league for Pickleball in India.
It was launched by The Times Group and is the only official league recognized by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
The first edition took place from December 1–7, 2025, in Delhi.
The event featured top Indian and international players, franchise-owned city teams, and was watched by millions of fans through live and digital platforms.
This league aims to make Delhi a major hub for Pickleball in India.
Additionally, the 6th edition of the IPA Nationals is set to be larger than ever, accommodating 2,000 players, and there are 50 tournaments scheduled throughout the year to provide more opportunities for players to compete.
The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) is India’s official national league for Pickleball, launched by The Times Group and sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA).
The inaugural edition was held from December 1–7, 2025, at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, in Delhi.
The event featured top Indian and international players and franchise-owned city teams.
Millions of fans watched the league through live and digital platforms.
The league aims to establish Delhi as the epicentre of India’s next major sporting revolution.
- Who
- The Times Group, Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, top Indian and international players, franchise-owned city teams, millions of fans
- What
- Launch of the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL)
- When
- December 1–7, 2025
- Where
- KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Delhi
- Why
- To establish Delhi as the epicentre of India’s next major sporting revolution and bring together top players and fans
- League Name
- Indian Pickleball League (IPBL)
- Organizer
- The Times Group
- Sanctioning Body
- 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
- Participants
- Top Indian and international players, franchise-owned city teams
- Audience Reach
- Millions of fans through live and digital platforms
- IPA Nationals Edition
- 6th edition
- IPA Nationals Participants
- 2,000 players
- Domestic Tournaments
- 50 tournaments scheduled throughout the year
