Global Sports Pickleball to Host Season 2 of Pro and Challenger Leagues and Grand Slam 2025 in Mumbai

Global Sports Pickleball (GSPB) will host Season 2 of the Pro and Challenger Pickleball League and the Grand Slam 2025 from December 16-23 at the Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai. The week-long tournament will bring together international and Indian athletes, emerging homegrown players, team owners, and an expanding community of pickleball supporters, reinforcing India’s growing presence in the global competitive landscape.

The tournament will open with the Grand Opening Ceremony on December 16 at 5 p.m., broadcast live on ZEE5, Zee Café and &flix. The event will introduce key stakeholders and unveil the 2025 Trophy, followed by an exhibition match featuring select top players from the participating teams.

As previously announced, GSPB has partnered with ZEE5 for national broadcast coverage. The Grand Slam will be live-streamed exclusively on ZEE5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., while the Global Sports Pickleball League’s Pro League and Challenger League matches will be broadcast daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. across ZEE5 (OTT), Zee Café, Zee Café HD, &flix and &flix HD.

Speaking on this , Hemal Jain, Chief Designer – Pickleball Growth, Global Sports Pickleball, said, “The 2025 season brings an exciting mix of players - there's Asia's no. 1 Quang Duong, then the 15-year-old sensation Arjun Singh and the highly experienced athletes such as Megan Fudge. Indian players will compete alongside some of the best in the world, contributing significantly to the sport’s development in India.”

With established athletes, structured formats and expanded television and digital coverage, the Global Sports Pickleball League and Grand Slam 2025 aims to offer an engaging and wide-reaching tournament for players and audiences alike.