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2025 CNPL Draft Live
The third annual CNPL Draft takes place Wednesday, April 2, at 7 PM ET. Eight teams will draft 40 players over six rounds in this live-streamed event.
Last Chance to Sign Up for the 2025 CNPL Draft
CNPL Showdown participants must register for the 2025 draft by March 31. Only registered players will be eligible for selection by teams.
Big Changes for the 2025 CNPL Draft: International and Under-18 Players Now Eligible!
CNPL expands 2025 Draft eligibility to include international players (one per team) and unlimited under-18 players with specific requirements and safeguards.
How to Qualify in 2025
Registration for the 2025 CNPL draft is now open until March 31. Aspiring pros must participate in a CNPL Amateur Showdown event to qualify.
Lions drop Antoaneta Toskova, Add Ally Williams
Montreal Lions add Ally Williams and release Antoaneta Toskova before the Western Split due to player injuries.
Pronghorns drop Jeff Elwood, Add Sunny Buttar
After finishing 4th in two consecutive events, the Prairie Pronghorns drop Jeff Elwood and add Sunny Buttar to inject new life into their lineup.
West Coast Wolverines and Vancouver Rush Shake Up Rosters
The West Coast Wolverines and Vancouver Rush complete a significant trade, exchanging Joe Willemsen and Ava Weeks for Sabrina Lam and Jonas Dähler as both teams look to improve their standings.
CNPL Western Split and Playoff Venues Announced
The CNPL announces venues for two major 2024 events: Western Split at Calgary Pickleball Center (August 17-18) and 2024 Playoffs at Edmonton Pickleball Center (August 31-September 2). Western Canada gets its first taste of elite professional pickleball.
Smash Drop Daiho Ozawa, Add Darrin Harnandan-Wang
East Toronto Smash release draft pick Daiho Ozawa and add 22-year-old Darrin Harnandan-Wang after their 4-5 Eastern Split showing. The new addition posted an impressive 7-3 record at the Central qualifier and brings youth to the veteran roster.
CNPL Transaction Alert!
Toronto United signs Sneha Iyer after Hannah Blatt's move to Major League Pickleball creates roster opening.
2024 CNPL Draft Recap
Ernesto Fajardo goes first overall to Montreal Lions in the 2024 CNPL Draft, while Toronto United steals veteran Chris Alain with the final pick at 33rd overall.
CNPL Trade Alert!
The London Smash and Vancouver Rush complete a trade sending injured player Leigh Bradwell back to the Smash along with draft pick compensation.