Pickleball Indian Open 2025: The most prestigious pickleball tournament in Asia had taken place at Nesco in Goregaon East, Mumbai, from February 3rd to the 9th. Over 1200 players from all over the world will compete in this tournament organised by Global Sports, over 30 indoor courts in a variety of categories. The competition which has a prize money of USD 125,000 is likely to be an entertaining show of pickleball skills.
The Pickleball tournament has become increasingly popular in India with over 50,000 players and 1,000 courts spread across the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and even smaller towns like Jaipur and Vadodara. Professionals and fans both have taken an interest in this sport.
Star-Studded Event with a Global Reach
Apart from outstanding talent, the Pickleball Indian Open 2025 has significant support from the Bollywood stars and businesses. According to brand ambassador Karan Johar, pickleball is rapidly integrating into mainstream culture, which excites him about the sport’s growing influence. Indian corporate titans and entertainment stars have teamed together to compete alongside him.
International stars like Richard Livornese Jr., Colin Shick, Rob Nunnery, and Pei-Chuan from Taiwan will face off against India’s top players, including Aryaan Bhatia and Mihika Yadav.
How to Watch the Pickleball Indian Open 2025
The tournament will be streamed live online by Fancode and fans can watch all the action live on the Sony Sports Network channel.
Pickleball Indian Open 2025 Event Schedule
The following table summarizes the schedule of the Pickleball Indian Open 2025:
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 3rd Feb | Men’s Singles Intermediate | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Women’s Singles Intermediate | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | |
| Men’s Singles Advanced | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | |
| Women’s Singles Advanced | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | |
| Men’s Singles 50+ | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| Women’s Singles 50+ | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | |
| Men’s Singles 60+ | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | |
| Tuesday, 4th Feb | Men’s Doubles Intermediate | 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Women’s Doubles Intermediate | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | |
| Men’s Doubles Advanced | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | |
| Women’s Doubles Advanced | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | |
| Men’s Doubles 60+ | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | |
| Men’s Doubles 50+ | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | |
| Women’s Doubles 50+ | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | |
| Wednesday, 5th Feb | Men’s Singles Pro Qualifier | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Mixed Doubles 30+ | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | |
| Mixed Doubles Advanced | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | |
| Mixed Doubles 50+ | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | |
| Mixed Doubles Intermediate | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | |
| Thursday, 6th Feb | Men’s Singles Pro | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Women’s Singles Pro | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | |
| Men’s Singles 30+ | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM | |
| Women’s Singles 30+ | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM | |
| Men’s Doubles Pro Qualifier | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | |
| Friday, 7th Feb | Men’s Doubles Pro Knockout | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Women’s Doubles Pro | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM | |
| Men’s Doubles 30+ | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM | |
| Women’s Doubles 30+ | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | |
| Mixed Doubles U18 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | |
| Mixed Doubles Pro Qualifier | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | |
| Mixed Doubles U14 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | |
| Mixed Doubles Pro Knockout | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | |
| Saturday, 8th Feb | Men’s Doubles 40+ | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Women’s Doubles 40+ | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | |
| Boys U14 Doubles | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | |
| Girls U14 Doubles | Cancelled | |
| Girls U18 Doubles | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | |
| Boys U18 Doubles | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | |
| Split Age – Men | 12:15 PM – 2:30 PM | |
| Split Age – Women | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM | |
| Boys Singles U18 | 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM | |
| Sunday, 9th Feb | Men’s Singles 40+ | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Women’s Singles 40+ | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | |
| Girls U18 Singles | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | |
| Girls U14 Singles | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | |
| Boys U14 Singles | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Pickleball Indian Open Teams and Owners
The teams competing in the Pickleball Indian Open 2025 are as follows:
| Team | Owner(s) |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Chhatrapati Warriors | Ms. Janhvi Kapoor |
| Ahmedabad Olympians | Mr. Anmol Patel & Mr. Aditya Gandhi |
| Bengaluru Blazers | Ms. Amrita Deora |
| Chennai Cool Cats | Mr. Anshuman Ruia, Mrs. Radhika Ruia & Mr. Yudi Ruia |
| Delhi Snipers | Mr. Jai Gandhi, Mr. Krysh & Ms. Karyna Bajaj |
| Goa Gladiators | Mr. Samrat Zaveri, Mr. Atul Rawat, Mr. Rajesh Advani & Mr. Sachin Bhansali |
| Hyderabad Vikings | Mr. Akshay Reddy |
| Jaipur Jawans | Mr. Luv Ranjan & Mr. Anubhav Singh Bassi |
| Kolkata Kingz | Mr. Dhruv Mehta, Mr. Varun Vora, Mr. Rohan Khemka & Mr. Shivaan Ghai |
| Nashik Ninjas | Mrs. Karishma Thakker |
This international tournament is a must-attend event since it promises to be a fierce competition.
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