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Your Path to the CNPL: Rising League Registration Now Open
Your shot starts here. KLYNG Rising League registration is now open for the 2026 season. This is the official CNPL talent identification platform for Southwestern Ontario.
The Pickleball Community Weighs In: Podcasters Break Down the C4 Draft
The C4 Draft is complete. The debate begins. Ontario Pickleball Academy and Pickleball Diaries have released comprehensive draft breakdowns analyzing all eight rosters and predicting championship outcomes. Both shows emphasize teams prioritized depth, chemistry, and format versatility over star chasing. Key debates: London Smash vs. Vancouver Owls, York Yeti's new identity, and whether Montreal Lions can repeat. Listen to both reviews and share your C4 predictions.
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.
Meet the Global Four: World-Class Talent Coming to the CNPL
Season 4 raises the bar with four internationally ranked players from Asia, Europe, Central America, and South America joining the CNPL.
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.
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.
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.
The GOOD Games Are Coming to Calgary and Pickleball Takes Center Stage
The GOOD Games are heading West! Canada's biggest festival of sport and community expands to Calgary, with pickleball taking center stage at the inaugural Calgary Winter Pickleball Cup.
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.
Southwest Ontario Brewers Relocate to York Region, Rebranding as the “York Yeti” Under New Ownership
The Southwest Ontario Brewers relocate to York Region as the York Yeti under new ownership led by former NHL player Cody Hodgson, T.J. Brodie, and Bret Shepley.
Making History in the Maritimes and What's Coming This Weekend
The Maritimes make CNPL history with their first qualifier in Halifax, while the final Ontario qualifier hits London this weekend (December 13). Draft registration closes January 19—this is your shot at going pro.