World Pickleball Magazine #13: February 2026 Issue
The February 2026 issue of World Pickleball Magazine captures pickleball at a moment of transition. The sport is no longer defined only by rapid expansion. Around the world, leagues are forming identities, professional systems are strengthening, and new regions are beginning to shape the global conversation.
This issue brings those shifts together in one clear, global snapshot.
You can read this month’s issue here.
Inside the February Issue
February’s edition delivers in-depth reporting from across the professional game and the wider international landscape.
Major features include:
WPBL Mid-Season Report (India)
How roster depth, strategy, and the dominance of the Chennai Super Champs are redefining franchise pickleball.U.S. Legends Pickleball Senior Pro League
The inaugural USLPL season proves that elite 50+ competition can combine professionalism, community, and team identity.PPA Tour Opens 2026
Record-breaking viewership, milestone victories, and the next generation of talent signal a powerful start to the new season.Inside the 2026 CNPL Draft (Canada)
Tactical roster construction, international talent, and a growing “arms race” reshape professional team strategy.
A Truly Global Issue
Beyond the tours and leagues, February follows pickleball’s worldwide movement:
WPC China Masters in Hainan setting the tone for Asia’s 2026 season
Poland’s governance and certification expansion driving European professionalisation
Social-impact development in Brazil
Emerging elite talent in Vietnam
Grassroots and development work across Africa
Together, these stories show a sport becoming globally connected in structure, culture, and ambition.
More Than Headlines
The February issue also includes:
Refereeing insight aligned with the 2026 USA Pickleball rulebook
Coaching and drilling guidance for players
Equipment analysis and industry trends
Cultural, community, and human-interest stories from across the sport
This is pickleball in full context, not just results.
Who This Issue Is For
Players who want to understand the global game
Coaches, referees, and organisers building structure locally
Federations and administrators shaping the sport’s future
Fans who want depth, not just highlights
Format and Access
Instant digital access
Designed for phone, tablet, and desktop reading
Clean, distraction-free layout
Easy to share with clubs, friends, and communities
Why Read the February Issue
Because pickleball is entering a new phase.
Because the future of the sport is being shaped across many countries at once.
And because understanding where pickleball is going begins with seeing the full global picture today.
Chris Beaumont is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of World Pickleball Magazine. Chris follows the global game closely, reporting on the latest news, developments, stories and tournaments from all five continents. He also hosts the World Pickleball Podcast, interviewing people at all levels of pickleball. Chris is also an avid player, currently struggling to make the breakthrough from 4.0 to 4.5.