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Game+ Continues Partnership with the Canadian National Pickleball League
Game+ extends its multi-year partnership as the official broadcasting partner of the CNPL, delivering live coverage of Season 4 on television and YouTube starting May 2026.

C&D Nets Named Official Net Partner of the Canadian National Pickleball League
The CNPL welcomes C&D Nets as the official net partner. Already trusted by the APP Tour and DUPR, C&D nets are recognized worldwide for their durability and professional design.

Announcing CNPL Season 4 (C4): The 2026 Canadian National Pickleball League Season
CNPL Season 4 (C4) launches with an ambitious 2026 schedule designed to avoid conflicts with global pickleball tours. Key dates include Draft Day (January 27), Season Opener (May 9-10), and Championship Weekend (September 25-27).

Magnifi Selected as Official AI Technology Partner
The CNPL partners with Magnifi by VideoVerse to power its digital strategy for the 2025 season using AI-powered video automation for real-time highlights and sponsor analytics.

Game+ Named Official Broadcasting Partner for CNPL III: Every Match, All Season Long
Game+ becomes the official broadcasting partner for CNPL III, bringing every match of the 2025 season to 4.0 million homes across Canada and the US.

Canadian National Pickleball League Announces Immediate Ban on Non-Compliant Paddles
The CNPL announces an immediate ban on non-compliant paddles that exceed new PBCoR standards, prioritizing player safety and competitive integrity over USA Pickleball's phased approach.

CNPL and DUPR Join Forces to Standardize and Grow Pickleball Globally
The CNPL partners with DUPR, the global pickleball rating system with over one million users in 150+ countries, to standardize competition and foster international growth.

Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Renews Partnership with Selkirk for 2024 Season
CNPL renews partnership with Selkirk for 2024, continuing with Selkirk Labs 001 as the official league net.

Canadian National Pickleball League Partners with FansPlay for 2024 Season
The CNPL partners with FansPlay, the first fantasy sports app for racquet sports, bringing interactive fantasy pickleball to Canada with cash prizes and real-time competition.

Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Renews Partnership with Onix for 2024 Season
The CNPL renews its partnership with Onix Pickleball for the 2024 season, continuing to use the acclaimed DuraFast 40 ball as the official ball of the league.

Kean Doherty – Editor-At-Large CNPL.ca
Veteran sports journalist Kean Doherty joins CNPL as Editor-at-Large, bringing decades of sports writing experience to cover the league's exciting growth.

Toronto United Pickleball Club Triumphs in CNPL 2023 Championship: Making Canadian Pickleball History
Toronto United makes history as the first-ever CNPL champions, overcoming a rocky start to defeat the Wolverines in the 2023 Championship at One Health Club in Mississauga.