NPLeague™
EACH MATCH CONSISTS OF 4 SETS
+ A DILLBREAKER IF REQ.
NPLeague showcases the best players in Australia across both Singles & Doubles disciplines.
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Best of 2 games
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2 separate singles games played by 2 individual players
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Result is either a win or a tie
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Player 1 is top ranked singles DUPR player
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First to 11, traditional scoring, win by 2
WOMENS SINGLES
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First to 22, win by 2, traditional scoring
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2 pairs per team
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Pair 1 - first to 11
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Pair 2 will sub in once either team reaches 11
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Pair 2 - continue to 22
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Gender order swaps each game
GENDER DOUBLES
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Best of 2 games
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2 separate singles games played by 2 individual players
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Result is either a win or a tie
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Player 1 is top ranked singles DUPR player
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First to 11, traditional scoring, win by 2
WOMENS SINGLES
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First to 22, win by 2, traditional scoring
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2 pairs per team
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Pair 1 - first to 11
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Pair 2 will sub in once either team reaches 11
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Pair 2 - continue to 22
MIXED DOUBLES
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First to 22 (as team)
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Each pair/individual rotate after 4 points
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Rally Scoring; no freeze
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Mixed 1
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Mixed 2
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Mens Singles 1
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Womens Singles 1
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Mens Doubles
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Womens Doubles
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Womens Singles 2
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Mens Singles 2
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AS REQUIRED
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Key Information
SCHEDULE
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Round 1 - September 20
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Round 2 - October 18
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Round 3 - November 1
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Finals - November 21 - 23
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4 TEAMS
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2 GUARANTEED FINALS SPOTS
VICTORIA
NEW SOUTH WALES + ACT
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4 TEAMS
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2 GUARANTEED FINALS SPOTS
QUEENSLAND
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4 TEAMS
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2 GUARANTEED FINALS SPOTS
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CONFIGURATION
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2 MALE + 2 FEMALE
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4 PLAYERS PER TEAM
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ROUNDS
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3 rounds - players participate in their home state (no travel)
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2 matches played each round
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6 matches per team
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Teams play each other twice in the season
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Top 9 Teams - 3 from each state
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Top 4 Teams receive double chance
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DAY 1 - 7th, 8th, 9th - The Playoffs for final 2 spots
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DAY 2 - Qualifying, Elimination & Semi Finals
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DAY 3 - Preliminary & Grand Final
FINALS
LADDER
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Win = 3 points
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Clean sweep = 1 point
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DillBreaker loss = 1 point
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Order:
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NPL Points
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Wins For/Wins Against
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Sets For/Sets Against
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Games For/Games Against
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Points For/Points Against
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GAMEPLAY
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NPLeague Format
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$125,000 Pool
$25k for Weekly and End of Season MVP Awards
OUR SUPPORT
Overview
ABOUT SEASON 4
The National Pickleball League is Australia's premier professional pickleball competition, featuring the top players across 12 teams in three states. Season 4 returns with a tightened format and bigger glory. The best teams from across the country will battle for the ultimate prize - NPL Championship glory -a nd the chance to earn NPL ranking points, paving the way to international competition.