Global Sports Pickleball (GSPB), the organisation spearheading the rise of pickleball in India, has announced a major broadcast partnership with Zee5 for the Global Sports Pickleball League & Grand Slam 2025. The tournament, scheduled from December 16 to 23 at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai, will be streamed live on Zee5 and broadcast on Zee Café and &flix.
The collaboration marks a significant step in expanding pickleball’s reach, bringing the Grand Slam, Pro League and Challenger League to audiences across digital and television platforms. With this alliance, the sport’s biggest events will be accessible to millions of viewers nationwide.
Key Highlights
- Zee5 becomes the exclusive live-streaming partner for the Global Sports Pickleball League & Grand Slam 2025.
- Fans can watch every match, across categories and courts, through dedicated streams on the platform.
- Zee Café and &flix will air marquee league fixtures, extending the event’s presence on television.
- Distinct thumbnails for the Pro League and Challenger League will offer a simplified and premium viewing experience.
Tournament and Broadcast Overview
The 2025 edition will take place across 10 high-performance courts and feature top-ranked players from India and overseas.
Official Streaming Partner
- Zee5
Official Broadcast Partners
- Zee Café
- Zee Café HD
- &flix
- &flix HD
Grand Slam
- India’s largest and most inclusive pickleball championship, featuring categories from U-12 to 50+.
- Live-streamed exclusively on Zee5 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- A prize pool of ₹5 crore across age groups and competitive divisions.
Pro League & Challenger League
- Daily broadcasts from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Zee5, Zee Café and &flix.
- Pro League: 10 teams with five players each, including international athletes and women players.
- Challenger League: 10 teams showcasing primarily Indian talent and emerging picklers.
- Both leagues will feature centre-court broadcasts to deliver an immersive viewing experience.
Hemal Jain, chief of pickleball growth at Global Sports Pickleball, said, “This partnership with the ‘Z’ network is a milestone for the sport in India. With Zee5 streaming our events live and Zee Café and &flix airing the leagues, pickleball will become accessible to millions of households. This expanded visibility is a major boost and we believe it will help establish pickleball as one of India’s most-watched new sports.”
Laxmi Shetty, head – advertisement revenue, broadcast & digital at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., added, “At ‘Z’, we believe in supporting high-potential sports that resonate with today’s audiences. Pickleball is growing rapidly, and our partnership with GSPB enables us to bring this high-energy sport to living rooms across the country. With Zee5, Zee Café and &flix offering multi-platform access, viewers can enjoy a front-row experience to India’s most exciting pickleball season yet.”
