The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) has announced a landmark partnership with the Adani Group, which joins as the Powered By partner for its inaugural 2025 season. The collaboration brings together IPBL’s modern league vision and Adani’s extensive experience in sports development, reflecting a joint commitment to accelerating the rise of pickleball across India.
Created by The Times Group, IPBL is India’s first and only national pickleball league sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The debut edition will be held from December 1-7, 2025, at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Stadium. Featuring city-based teams and top players from India and abroad, the league is designed around a fast-paced, television-friendly format aimed at building widespread fan engagement.
As pickleball gains global traction, IPBL’s alliance with the Adani Group strengthens its mission to establish a contemporary, accessible, and high-energy sporting property. India’s growing presence on the international pickleball stage further underscores the league’s potential.
Sameer Pathak, President – Pickleball World Rankings (A Times Group Company), said the partnership amplifies IPBL’s ambition to bring structure and visibility to the sport. Echoing this, Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer at Adani Sportsline, noted that supporting pickleball aligns with Adani’s commitment to nurturing emerging sports and talent nationwide.
Adani’s sustained investments in grassroots initiatives, athlete development, and sports infrastructure complement IPBL’s effort to professionalise pickleball. With India’s strong performance at the 2025 Pickleball World Cup igniting local enthusiasm, the inaugural IPBL season aims to deliver a modern, high-impact league that inspires new athletes and elevates pickleball’s national presence.
