Pickleball Trackside @ Melbourne Grand Prix 2026
The roar of engines. The smell of rubber. And now — the satisfying pop of a pickleball. NPL Pickleball is teaming up with the Australian Grand Prix to bring two pop-up pickleball courts inside the Albert Park precinct across all four days of the 2026 Melbourne Grand Prix. Whether you’re a seasoned player or have […]
The Rally Pickleball (powered by NPL): Melbourne’s new home to gather and play (pickleball)
When Charles Eng first imagined a space like The Rally, he wasn’t immediately thinking business plan or floor layout. He was picturing people. People who’ve felt a little more isolated the past few years, people who miss the simple joy of gathering, people who light up when they find a place that feels like theirs. […]
Australian Open Pickleball Slam 2026 – everything you need to know
The AO Pickleball Slam Returns in 2026 In January 2025, the Australian Open made history when it hosted the first-ever pickleball tournament featured at a Grand Slam event – the Australian Open Pickleball Slam (AOPS). And now it is back in 2026, establishing itself in the fabric of the AO and professional pickleball calendar. The […]
Tennis Australia and National Pickleball league Partner to Drive one of Australia’s fastest growing sports
MEDIA RELEASE TENNIS AUSTRALIA AND NATIONAL PICKLEBALL LEAGUE PARTNER TO DRIVE ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S FASTEST-GROWING SPORTS MELBOURNE – DECEMBER 4, 2025: Tennis Australia and the National Pickleball League (NPL) have announced a new partnership to create more playing opportunities nationwide as pickleball continues to soar in popularity. Together, Tennis Australia and NPL will support […]
Global Pickleball Alliance formally unveiled; world schedule & global rankings
GLOBAL PICKLEBALL ALLIANCE FORMALLY UNVEILED; UNIFIED WORLD SCHEDULE AND NEW GLOBAL RANKINGS FRAMEWORK LAUNCHED First official GPA event confirmed for Dec. 4-7, 2025 at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne, Australia CHICAGO (Dec. 1, 2025) — A landmark moment for international pickleball has arrived with the official unveiling of the Global Pickleball Alliance (GPA) — […]
Sypik Australia – NPL Invitational 2025 @ Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
SYPIK AUSTRALIA – NPL Invitational 2025 set for Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Kooyong 🤝 pickleball Few venues in Australia carry the same prestige as the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Once the stage for the Australian Open and still home to the storied Kooyong Classic, the historic club has long been synonymous with racquet sport excellence. […]
NPL announces Sypik Australia as Naming Rights Partner of the first ever NPL Invitational 2025
MEDIA RELEASE 16th September 2025, Melbourne: The National Pickleball League (NPL) has today announced Sypik Australia as the Naming Rights Partner of the NPL Invitational 2025 @ Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. The showcase event of the NPL Pickleball calendar will be known as the SYPIK AUSTRALIA – NPL INVITATIONAL 2025, announcing a partnership between the premium […]
GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALL TOUR LAUNCHES
NPL helps pioneer a true global pickleball alliance; seven inaugural national organisations join forces to grow international pickleball with introduction of year-long global tournament schedule for professional pickleball players. MELBOURNE (August 27, 2025) — The National Pickleball League (NPL), Association of Pickleball Players (APP), Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), European Pickleball Federation (EPF), India’s Global […]
Laykold Named Official Court Provider of the National Pickleball League
The National Pickleball League (NPL) has announced a new partnership with Laykold, the world-renowned hard court brand, as its Official Court Provider. Manufactured in Melbourne by Advanced Polymer Technology (APT), Laykold is trusted globally as the Official Court Surface of prestigious events including the US Open, Miami Open, The Pickleball Slam, and the Pickle4 Ballpark […]
NPL announces Vietjet as Official Airline Partner of NPL for 2025
MEDIA RELEASE 6th March 2025, Melbourne: The National Pickleball League (NPL) has today announced Vietjet as the Official Airline Partner of NPL for 2025. Vietjet is the largest airline in Vietnam and one of the major airlines in Asia, connecting Pickleball players all over the globe.This partnership aims to build strong pathways between Australia & Asia […]