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    Mission What We Do

    Our mission is to lead the modernization of pickleball in Australia by building the league, the infrastructure, the experiences, and the technology that make the sport impossible to ignore - and accessible to everyone.

    Purpose Why We Do It

    Our purpose is to help more people play pickleball, more often, at every level.

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    What We Do

    We exist to shape the future of pickleball, not just by hosting tournaments, but by creating the entire ecosystem around the sport.

    At the centre is the League: a bold, professional platform that showcases top talent, builds rivalries, and offers real career pathways for players. Our structured format, state-based teams, and national finals are redefining what it means to "go pro" in pickleball.

    But our mission goes beyond the elite level. We build venues that introduce thousands of new players to the game each year, purpose-built spaces designed for both grassroots growth and social connection. Through premium facilities like The Jar, we make it easy (and fun) for people to step onto a court for the first time.

    Through our activations and events, we take pickleball to the people, reaching major festivals, brand collaborations, and audiences who've never heard of the sport before. And even if they can't attend in person, they'll see it on their feed. Content is part of our mission: NPL creates cinematic, high-end, story-driven media that gives the sport a cool, modern identity, and makes people want to be part of it.

    We also invest in technology that helps the sport scale. From digital platforms and tournament tools to global ranking integrations, we're building the systems that support everyone from local clubs to international players.

    And finally, we're building a brand that ties it all together: premium, progressive, and proudly Australian. Whether you're a seasoned player, a curious newcomer, or a venue operator looking to grow, our purpose is simple: Help more people play pickleball, more often, at every level.

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    Our Journey

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    Dec

    2022

    The Spark

    NPL founded with a vision to professionalise pickleball in Australia and build a world-class league.

    Jun

    2023

    The Property Vision + Launch of Pro Tour

    NPL raises money with the view to open a Pickleball centre + fund first interstate tournaments (Gold Coast & Sydney).

    Jul

    2023

    First Tournament

    NPL Championships - Gold Coast.

    Nov

    2023

    The Jar Makes History

    Opened the first ever indoor dedicated Pickleball centre in Australia, affectionately known as "The Home of Pickle". Now with 20,000+ people through the door and 600+ events.

    Mar

    2024

    Season 1 Launch

    The inaugural NPL season kicks off with 12 teams across NSW, VIC, and QLD. Over 150 players compete.

    Jul

    2024

    ahm Partnership

    ahm Health Insurance signs on as title sponsor, cementing the league's commercial foundation.

    Aug

    2024

    Season 2 Expansion

    The league expands to 18 teams. NPL Pro Tour launches with standalone tournament events across Australia.

    Jan

    2025

    Australian Open Pickleball Slam

    NPL sends 10 players to the first ever Tennis Australia / Grand Slam Pickleball tournament - the winning team features 3 out of 4 NPL players.

    Mar

    2025

    NPL Season 3 + Div 2

    The third season (and 2nd year) of Pro Pickleball in Australia launches, with a Division 2 pathway league being formed.

    Oct

    2025

    NPL Joins Global Pickleball Alliance

    The GPA is formed with 10 international member alliances, led by APP and NPL. Check out gpapickleball.org for the first unified rankings.

    Dec

    2025

    TA × NPL Partnership

    Tennis Australia announces NPL as the Official Growth Partner of TA. TA and NPL to work on community series tournaments, content/marketing, events & venue initiatives.

    Feb

    2026

    ahm NPL Draft Show + Pro Tour Expansion

    NPL announces expansion to 6 additional NZ teams in Division 2, with Topspin NZ + the first ever draft show is hosted at the ahm Health Insurance HQ.

    Mar

    2026

    NPL × F1

    NPL and F1 engage in a first of its kind activation at the Australian Grand Prix with 2 Pickleball half-courts live for 4 days.