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Detroit-Windsor Drive Shake Up the Roster Before Midseason in Guelph
The Detroit-Windsor Drive are not waiting for midseason to make their move.
Montreal Lions Roar Out of the Gate at Club Med Season Opener
The 2026 Canadian National Pickleball League season is officially underway, and the defending champions look every bit the part.
CNPL Welcomes Ontario Pickleball Academy as Official Equipment Sponsor
The CNPL is proud to announce a new partnership with Ontario Pickleball Academy — founded by former CNPL players Dan and Mark Gottfried — as the league's official equipment sponsor heading into the Club Med Season Opener.
The World Is Watching: C4 Is the Most International and Most Accessible Season Yet
Season 4 of the Canadian National Pickleball League arrives May 9th in Toronto, and it's the league's most ambitious season yet.
CNPL Event 3 Update: Eastern Split Heads to PEI!
We have an exciting update to share about the 2026 CNPL season: Event 3 has a brand new home, and it's a stunning one!
A New Home for the C4 Opener: The CNPL is Coming to The Picklr Toronto West
The CNPL is heading to The Picklr Toronto West on May 9th and 10th for the first event of the 2026 season.
Welcome to the New CNPL Website — Your Guide to Everything C4
C4 is here — and so is a brand new cnpl.ca. Here's your complete guide to finding everything you need heading into the 2026 season.
Canadian Pickleball Goes Global: CNPL Joins Historic International Alliance
The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) has joined six international organizations — including the APP (USA), European Pickleball Federation, and leagues from India, Australia, the UK, and Vietnam — to launch the first-ever Global Pro Pickleball Tour. The alliance creates a unified world calendar, transparent global rankings, and coordinated prize pools across 30+ events on six continents. Canadian players can now compete internationally without scheduling conflicts while earning recognized global ranking points. The 2026 Canadian Open in September will feature international pros competing on home soil. The CNPL's domestic season opens May 9–10 in Oakville, giving players a full competitive pathway from local to world-stage competition.
CNPL C4 Draft Recap: Winners, X-Factors, & Team Breakdown
The CNPL C4 Draft delivered balanced rosters across 8 teams with 48 total athletes. London Smash, Vancouver Owls, and Grand River Rapids emerge as draft winners, prioritizing depth and chemistry over star power for what promises to be the most competitive season yet.
The Smash Academy Is Here: Building the Future of Pickleball in the Georgian Triangle
The Smash Academy launches at Smash Pickleball Collingwood with youth programs (38 players enrolled), sold-out drill sessions, and a Touring Pro Series. Spring 2026 brings 'The Road to the CNPL'—elite youth training for future professionals.
Northern Lights CNPL Combine - January 10, 2026
The Northern Lights and Grandview Pickleball Club host the ultimate CNPL Draft Combine on January 10, 2026, in Newmarket — your last chance to qualify for the 2026 CNPL Draft.
Second Pre-Season Trade: United Move Up, Drive Improve Depth Picks
Detroit-Windsor Drive and Toronto United complete the second pre-season trade, with United moving up to secure the #3 overall pick in Round 3 while the Drive continue accumulating depth picks for their three open roster spots.