Season 2 of Pro and Challenger Pickleball League Scheduled for December
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Synopsis
The Pro & Challenger Pickleball League is returning for its second season from December 16 to 23, following a successful inaugural season. The league will feature an auction-based player selection process and a significant prize pool, aiming to enhance the profile of pickleball in India.
Key Takeaways
- League dates: December 16 to 23
- Significant prize pool: USD 62,500 for Pro teams
- 75 Pro and 75 Challenger players to be drafted
- Grand Slam of Pickleball to be introduced
- Focus on building a pickleball ecosystem in India
Mumbai, April 1 (NationPress) Following the tremendous triumph of its debut season in February, the Pro & Challenger Pickleball League is set to make a grand return for its Season 2 from December 16 to 23.
This league will unite the best pickleball talents, with players being chosen through an auction-style drafting process. The registration period for players wishing to enter the auction commenced on Tuesday.
The league promises a substantial prize pool, where each Pro team will earn a total of USD 62,500, and Challenger teams will receive USD 12,500.
A total of 75 Pro and 75 Challenger players have been shortlisted, with the auction scheduled for July/August 2025. This competitive draft will enable the selection of five players per team (comprising 50 Pro and 50 Challenger players). Additionally, the league will feature an exhilarating Grand Slam of Pickleball, enhancing the sport's profile in India.
Regarding the forthcoming season, Shashank Khaitan, a partner at Global Sports, remarked, "Pickleball is expanding at an extraordinary rate in India. With the return of the Global Sports Pro & Challenger League at the year's end, we are establishing a world-class platform for athletes to demonstrate their abilities."
"This league goes beyond mere competition; it aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem for pickleball in the country and to elevate Indian players to a global arena," he added.
As anticipation builds for the league's return, preparations are underway for an electrifying event that will bring together elite athletes and enthusiastic fans. With its rapid gameplay, inclusive nature, and increasing international recognition, pickleball is set to become a significant player in the country's sporting domain.
