Global Sports Pro & Challenger Pickleball League Returns for Season 2 in India
Global Sports confirms the return of the Pro & Challenger Pickleball League from December 16-23, 2025. With a total prize pool of $75,000, the event will feature top talent and emerging players. Registration started on April 1, and team selection will take place via auction in mid-2025. A Grand Slam of Pickleball is also in the works, further promoting the sport in India.
Global Sports Unveils Second Season of Pro & Challenger Pickleball League
Global Sports has officially announced the return of the Global Sports Pro & Challenger Pickleball League, following the resounding success of its inaugural season. Registration for the much-anticipated second season began on April 1, 2025, with the league scheduled to take place from December 16 to 23, 2025.
Expanding India's Pickleball Scene
The league aims to solidify its reputation as a premier event in India’s rapidly growing pickleball community. With a prize pool of $62,500 for Pro teams and $12,500 for Challenger teams, the competition is set to attract top talent while providing a platform for emerging players.
The team selection process will involve an auction in July or August 2025, where 75 Pro and 75 Challenger players will be shortlisted. From this pool, 50 Pro and 50 Challenger players will be drafted into teams of five. Further elevating the sport, Global Sports also plans to introduce a Grand Slam of Pickleball, adding another exciting dimension to the tournament.
A Growing Platform for Indian Players
Shashank Khaitan, a partner at Global Sports, emphasized the league’s role in fostering a thriving pickleball ecosystem. He highlighted the opportunity for Indian players to gain international recognition, reinforcing the company’s mission to develop the sport and nurture both established and rising talent.
Driving Pickleball’s Popularity in India
As a leading sports management company, Global Sports is at the forefront of India's pickleball movement. Founded by Hemal Jain and co-founded by Niraj Jain, Divyesh Jain, and Suresh Bhansali, the company continues to invest in the sport’s expansion. Additionally, the league has brought on board filmmaker Shashank Khaitan as a partner and Yuvi Ruia for strategic direction, while celebrated director Karan Johar serves as the brand ambassador—bridging pickleball with lifestyle and pop culture.
With a star-studded lineup and an electrifying competition format, the second season of the Global Sports Pro & Challenger Pickleball League is set to elevate the sport’s presence in India, attracting elite athletes and passionate fans alike.