The week-long tournament will bring together leading international and Indian athletes, India’s emerging players, 10 team owners, and a rapidly growing fan base – further strengthening India’s position as a key destination for competitive pickleball.

The event will begin with the Grand Opening Ceremony on 16th December at 5:00 PM, broadcast live on ZEE5, Zee Café, and &flix. The ceremony will introduce key stakeholders and unveil the 2025 Trophy, followed by an exhibition match featuring select top players from participating teams.

As announced earlier, GSPB has partnered with Zee 5 for extensive national broadcast coverage.

Broadcast Details;

• Grand Slam: Live-streamed exclusively on ZEE5 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• Global Sports Pickleball League  Pro League & Challenger League:
  Broadcast daily from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM on 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 emerging players like 19-year-old Quang Duong and experienced athletes such as 38-year-old Megan Fudge. Indian players will compete alongside some of the best in the world, contributing significantly to the sport’s development in India.”

With world-class players, structured competition formats, and enhanced digital and television coverage, the Global Sports Pickleball League & Grand Slam 2025 is set to deliver one of India’s most engaging and impactful pickleball tournaments to date.