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Southwestern Ontario Brewers Lock In Kyle Hermetz and Ava Kalist for C4 Season
The Southwestern Ontario Brewers re-sign Kyle Hermetz and Ava Kalist for the C4 season, keeping their winning chemistry intact.

Evan Hollinsky Re-Signs with the Detroit-Windsor Drive for C4 Season
Detroit-Windsor Drive re-sign Evan Hollinsky for the C4 season, making him the third player officially under contract alongside Fajardo and Kawamoto.

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).

A Dynasty in the Making: Montreal Lions Go Undefeated in Playoffs, Capture Back-to-Back CNPL Titles
Montreal Lions capture their second consecutive CNPL championship with an undefeated playoff run, going 4-0 in matches and establishing themselves as the league's dynasty.

CNPL III Playoffs: The Road to the Championship Begins
Eight teams enter the CNPL III Playoffs at Smash Pickleball in London, ON on October 4-5. Only one will emerge as Canadian champions in this winner-takes-all showdown.

RECAP: Club Med presents the CNPL III Metropolitan Split
Northern Lights dominated the Club Med-presented Metropolitan Split with a 4-1 match record, setting up an intense championship race as teams prepare for playoffs.

CNPL Roster Shake-Up: Deadline Day Moves Set the Stage for the Season Ahead
The CNPL transfer deadline brought major roster moves as Detroit-Windsor Drive, Toronto Brewers, and Prairie Pronghorns made key signings and releases to strengthen their playoff pushes.

Canadian National Pickleball League Joins Forces in Historic Global Pro Pickleball Tour
In a groundbreaking step for professional pickleball, the Canadian National Pickleball League has joined six international organizations to launch the first-ever Global Pro Pickleball Tour.

Congratulations to Our CNPL Family on Representing Team Canada at the 2025 Pickleball World Cup!
The CNPL family is well-represented at the 2025 Pickleball World Cup in Fort Lauderdale, with league staff, owners, and current/former players leading Team Canada's charge.

The Summer Tournament To Close All Summer Tournaments
Join the Golden Horseshoe Summer Open at CourtX in Oakville, September 5-7, 2025. Play alongside the pros, compete for prizes, and win a chance at a $7,000 Club Med trip.

Klyng x CNPL: Style and Performance
CNPL partners with performance wear innovator Klyng to launch official league merchandise, starting with branded hats and compression socks, with team collections coming soon.

Club Med Partners with CNPL for the Metropolitan Split: Big Prizes, Big Excitement!
The CNPL is teaming up with Club Med for the Metropolitan Split at CourtX in Oakville, ON, September 6–7, 2025. Every attendee has a chance to win an all-inclusive Club Med getaway!