MLP
MLP Nations Cup: Can Eight Rosters Become Eight Teams?
Eight teams will contest MLP’s first Nations Cup in Dallas. The groups set up a test of whether…
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World Cup 2026
81 Countries Are Going to Da Nang. Now Pickleball Has to Make a World Cup Mean Something
The Pickleball World Cup is bringing 81 countries and territories to Da Nang. The harder task is turning…
World Cup 2026
5,000 Players Are Heading to Pickleball’s World Cup. Who Actually Pays for International Pickleball?
The Heineken Pickleball World Cup is bringing more than 5,000 athletes to Da Nang. Canada’s self-funded teams expose…
MLP
MLP Does Not Want to Be America’s League Any More
The inaugural MLP Nations Cup will bring eight international teams to Texas. More importantly, it will test whether…
World Cup 2026
The World Cup Just Found The One Partner It Could Not Build Alone
The Pickleball World Cup has secured Pickleball Inc.'s media power, commercial reach and access to PPA stars from…
Europe
The EPF Has Chosen The Hardest Path In Pickleball Governance
The European Pickleball Federation has recognised the 2026 Pickleball World Cup while refusing to endorse any competing claim…
Culture
Pickleball Players Want Olympic Recognition. The Sport Is Still Fighting Itself
Pickleball players want to see their sport in the Olympic Games, but divided international governance remains a greater…
Opinion
Seed the Soil: Why International Pickleball Needs to Back Its Own
Lee Whitwell argues that international pickleball must protect host-nation players until rankings truly reflect global ability, not access…
APP
APP’s Asia Tour Signals A Bigger Push To Connect Global Pickleball
The APP’s new Asia Tour and GPA-backed expansion strategy signal a broader push toward connected international pickleball structure.
MLP
Why Tours Are Suddenly Fighting for International Pickleball Talent
The APP Tour’s latest signing wave reveals a deeper shift in professional pickleball, with international players now central…