Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Indian Pickleball League Launches, Boosts Jobs
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 Pickleball Association (IPA) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
The first IPBL event happened from December 1–7, 2025, in Delhi.
It brought together top players from India and other countries, as well as teams owned by different cities.
Millions of fans watched the games live and online.
The league aims to make Delhi a big center for Pickleball in India and to help more people, especially women, get involved in the sport.
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 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 players, franchise-owned city teams, and was watched by millions of fans through live and digital platforms.
The IPBL aims to establish Delhi as the epicentre of India’s next major sporting revolution.
The inclusive nature of Pickleball is expected to drive grassroots growth and women’s participation in India.
- Who
- Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), The Times Group, Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India
- What
- Launch of India's official national league for Pickleball
- When
- Inaugural edition from 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 to bring together top players and fans
- League Name
- Indian Pickleball League (IPBL)
- Organizer
- The Times Group
- Sanctioning Body
- Indian Pickleball Association (IPA)
- Government 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
Sources
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