Pro Pickleball
The professional game in Australia.
Australia's premier professional pickleball league - 12 teams across three state conferences, a $150,000 prize pool in 2026.
Structure
The Pro Structure
NPL Pro Tour
12 teams
Three state-based conferences of four teams each, competing in the team format - singles, doubles and mixed - culminating in a national Finals series.
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24 teams
24 teams across Australia and New Zealand - the development and pathway league running alongside the Pro Tour season.
Division 2Championship events
Tournaments
National Majors and championship tournaments - the moments the pro season converges around.
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Pathway
The development pathway for the next generation of Australian pros.
AcademyLooking for a specific pro? Browse all NPL player profiles.
Global Pickleball Alliance
Australia on the world stage
NPL is a founding member of the Global Pickleball Alliance - the framework that connects Australia's professional season to the international game. Every NPL match is DUPR-rated.
The pathway
Every pro started somewhere
The pathway from first session to the Pro Tour runs through NPL clubs and tournaments.
The pathway from local courts to the Pro Tour is real - and it starts with a DUPR rating.
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