Season 2 of the league will feature 120 matches played over 13 days, an increase from 90 matches in the inaugural edition. The upcoming season will see participation from 56 players representing 18 countries.
The World Pickleball League is affiliated with the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP) and the United World Pickleball Federation (UWPF).
The league will have seven teams in Season 2, owned by actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, filmmaker Atlee, cricketer Rishabh Pant, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, actors Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani, and actor couple Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh.
As part of the agreement, Sony LIV will stream all matches live and provide on-demand access to games, key moments and additional content across devices. The World Pickleball League is affiliated with the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), the Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP) and the United World Pickleball Federation (UWPF).
Gaurav Natekar, founder and CEO of the World Pickleball League, said, “our partnership with Sony LIV is a key step in expanding WPBL’s digital reach and deepening our connection with fans across India. Sony LIV enables us to reach new audiences where they are today, on mobile and connected devices. Season 2 represents a significant leap for the league, with more teams, more matches and a growing pool of international and Indian talent. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of building a scalable, fan-first league with a strong global appeal.”
Rajesh Kaul, chief revenue officer and business head, sports and international at Sony Pictures Networks India, said the partnership will provide viewers access to live and on-demand coverage of all matches, along with additional content.With Sony LIV as its official digital streaming partner, the World Pickleball League will make its second season available to viewers across India through Sony LIV’s OTT platform.
