Building on the success and energy of its inaugural edition, WPBL will once again bring together elite players from across the world, high-profile franchise owners, and an evolved matchday experience that fuses sport and entertainment in equal measure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The league\u2019s first season, hosted at the historic Cricket Club of India, featured athletes from 14 countries, a first-of-its-kind 15-minute match format, Hawk-Eye officiating, and franchise owners ranging from Swiggy to stars like Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Atlee & Priya, Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, Rishabh Pant, and Rakul Preet Singh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gaurav Natekar, Co-founder & CEO, of WPBL, said: \u201cSeason 1 of the WPBL was a statement of intent. It showed that India is ready not just to embrace pickleball, but to lead its evolution on the global stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The response and the goodwill we received from players, fans, and partners exceeded all expectations, and Season 2 promises to be bigger in every way - sharper competition, deeper storytelling, and an even stronger connection with our community. We\u2019re thrilled to bring the league back to Mumbai, a city that gave us so much love and energy last time around,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Season 2 will see the return of marquee names, innovations, and a larger push to grow the sport at both grassroots and professional levels. The league will continue to position itself as a bold, future-facing sportainment platform for one of India\u2019s and the world\u2019s fastest-growing sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Further announcements will follow in the coming weeks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The World Pickleball League (WPBL), promoted by Natekar Sports and Gaming, is India\u2019s premier franchise-based pickleball league. Founded by former India's No. 1 tennis players Gaurav Natekar and Arati Ponnappa Natekar, WPBL successfully launched Season 1 in 2025 with six teams and continues to drive the sport\u2019s growth across the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Further announcements will follow in the coming weeks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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