Overview
- The inaugural season is scheduled for December 1–7, 2025 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.
- Five teams were announced in Chennai: Mumbai Smashers, Bengaluru Blasters, Chennai Super Warriors, Hyderabad Royals and Gurugram/Capital Warriors, with a sixth team to be revealed.
- Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the state is installing dedicated pickleball courts in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu to support the sport.
- Corporate owners include Absolute Sports/Nazara (Mumbai), M3M India (Gurugram), Accord Group (Chennai) and Operam Ventures (Hyderabad), reflecting a franchise model aimed at building local fanbases.
- Organisers say the IPA‑sanctioned league will feature top Indian and international players in a fast, television‑friendly format tied to grassroots growth and international ambitions.