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Pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport, is taking the world by storm, and now it’s setting its sights on the world’s most populous country. The United Pickleball Association and Global Sports have announced a monumental deal to bring the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball to India.
This partnership marks the first international deal for the United Pickleball Association, which was formed after the merger between Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association last year. The PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball will maintain their distinct brands, with the PPA Tour featuring an individual bracket-style tour and MLP focusing on a team-based format.
As part of this exciting collaboration, the PPA Tour will host an official tour stop in India next February, kicking off with the Indian Open event. This event is expected to draw players from around the world and introduce millions of new fans to the sport of pickleball.
Additionally, the launch of PPA Tour India will provide players with ranking points at events throughout the country, while Major League Pickleball will host a competition in India featuring players from India, as well as professionals from MLP and PPA Tour.
Furthermore, the United Pickleball Association plans to sell MLP franchises through an open process, with the goal of launching a full 12-team season in 2025-26. Franchises are expected to cost in the seven-figure range, making this a lucrative opportunity for investors and pickleball enthusiasts alike.
This exciting expansion into India follows Major League Pickleball’s recent announcement of its expansion into Australia. The sport has also been gaining traction overseas, with the APP Tour bringing pickleball to countries such as India, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Sweden.
Global Sports, a key player in bringing pickleball to India, operates courts and organizes tournaments in the country. According to Shashank Khaitan, partner at Global Sports, pickleball has seen significant growth in India in recent years, and this partnership will provide players with a platform to compete at the highest level.
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