About Us
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.


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
Follow NPL2022
The Spark
NPL founded with a vision to professionalise pickleball in Australia and build a world-class league.
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).
2023
First Tournament
NPL Championships - Gold Coast.
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.
2024
Season 1 Launch
The inaugural NPL season kicks off with 12 teams across NSW, VIC, and QLD. Over 150 players compete.
2024
ahm Partnership
ahm Health Insurance signs on as title sponsor, cementing the league's commercial foundation.
2024
Season 2 Expansion
The league expands to 18 teams. NPL Pro Tour launches with standalone tournament events across Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
