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. […]
The Real Dill – 1st Powered by NPL Venue (The Story)
Defining the next era of Aussie pickleball: The Real Dill x NPL When you step through the doors of The Real Dill, the first thing you notice isn’t the echo of ball on paddle — it’s the energy. This electric buzz of people connecting, playing, and staying well past their court hire because the atmosphere […]
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 […]
The Pig & The Pickle into Year 3 (Squealing Pig Wines – Official Wine of the NPL)
The Pig & The Pickle into Year 3 This little piggie has never taken wine too seriously, yet its ‘oomphy’ bottles have flavoured every NPL celebration for two years and counting. Now, we’re into a third. Squealing Pig was the first major sponsor to back the NPL in 2023, and with a fresh deal as […]
Kooyong Championship Sunday Preview | Sypik Australia – NPL Invitational 2025
Sypik Australia – NPL Invitational – Day 4 – Championship Sunday Preview “Four seasons in one day” – Day 3 of the Sypik Australia – NPL Invitational 2025 was hampered by absolutely vintage Melbourne weather, resulting in the last 16 quarter final matches across 4 pro events to be moved to a nearby Indoor venue […]
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 […]
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 […]
AHM NPL Season 4: Format, rules and prize money
Introduction The ahm National Pickleball League is back for Season 4. With $50,000 on the line for the champions and a revamped Division 2, this season is set to raise the bar for professional pickleball in Australia. Round 1 kicks off this Saturday, 20 September. Here’s your quick guide to how the Pro League works […]
Division 2 and NPL Academy: Elevating the future of Australian pickleball
Introduction Season 4 adds new depth to the ahm National Pickleball League. With the expansion of Division 2 and the completion of the NPL Academy’s first year, the league is creating stronger pathways for players at every level and showcases the next generation of Australian pickleball talent. Division 2: Eighteen teams, one champion NPL’s Division 2, the tier […]