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The World Pickleball League: After a landmark debut season, the World Pickleball League (WPBL) on Monday announced the dates for Season 2, which will be held in Mumbai from January 24 to February 8, 2026.

Building on the success and energy of its inaugural edition, WPBL will once again bring together elite players from across the world, high-profile franchise owners, and an evolved matchday experience that fuses sport and entertainment in equal measure.

The league’s first season, hosted at the historic Cricket Club of India, featured athletes from 14 countries, a first-of-its-kind 15-minute match format, Hawk-Eye officiating, and franchise owners ranging from Swiggy to stars like Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Atlee & Priya, Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, Rishabh Pant, and Rakul Preet Singh.