Women’s Premier League (WPL): Pickleball Meets the Power of a Premier League in Chennai

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is a bold new chapter in competitive sport, bringing together the fast-growing energy of pickleball with the structure and excitement of a premier league format.

Designed as a women-only professional league, WPL features team-based competition, league-owned franchises, player drafts, and high-intensity matches across multiple days, culminating in a grand finale.

What Makes WPL Different

 • A women-only league built exclusively to spotlight women athletes and elevate competitive pickleball.

• A team-owned format where teams will be owned and managed by league owners, creating a professional ecosystem for players.

• Player draft and auctions will take place where players are selected and signed by teams, adding strategy, stakes, and star power to this league.

• Matches will unfold in a multi-day league format over three action-packed days, leading to a high-stakes final.

 • This will be a complete premier league experience with high-energy matches, team rivalries, and a structured league system inspired by some of the biggest sporting leagues.

The Format

The Women’s Premier League will take place over three days, featuring league matches, team battles, and knockout-style progression, that will all lead up to the WPL Finals on Day Three.

More details on teams, players, and schedules will be revealed soon.

Why WPL Matters

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports globally and WPL is its most ambitious women-led league yet in Chennai.

The league will combine professional team ownership, structured league play, and equal focus on performance and visibility.

WPL aims to create long-term opportunities for women athletes and have a competitive, spectator-friendly sport ecosystem.

Coming Soon

• Team announcements

• Player drafts

• Match schedules

• Ticketing & viewing details

Watch this space. The Women’s Premier League is just getting started!