Global Sports Pickleball to Host Pro and Challenger League Season 2 & Grand Slam in Mumbai from December 16–23

Week-long Pickleball Tournament Scheduled at Andheri Sports Complex

Global Sports Pickleball will host Season Two of the Pro and Challenger Pickleball League, along with the Grand Slam 2025, from December 16 to 23, 2025, at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai. The tournament will feature international players, Indian professionals, emerging athletes and team owners, highlighting the sport’s growing presence in India.

The event will begin with a Grand Opening Ceremony on December 16, 2025, at 5:00 pm. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ZEE5, Zee Café and &flix, and will include the unveiling of the 2025 trophy and an exhibition match featuring selected players from participating teams.

Global Sports Pickleball has partnered with ZEE5 to provide national broadcast coverage across digital and television platforms.

The Grand Slam matches will be live-streamed exclusively on ZEE5 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Matches from the Global Sports Pickleball League, including the Pro League and Challenger League, will be broadcast daily from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm on ZEE5, Zee Café, Zee Café HD, &flix and &flix HD.

Speaking on the upcoming season, Hemal Jain, Chief Designer – Pickleball Growth, Global Sports Pickleball, said, “The 2025 season brings an exciting mix of emerging players like 19-year-old Quang Duong and experienced athletes such as 38-year-old Megan Fudge. Indian players will compete alongside some of the best in the world, contributing significantly to the sport’s development in India.”

The 2025 season will feature structured competition formats and expanded broadcast coverage, reflecting increased interest in pickleball across India and its growing status as a competitive sport