Delhi set for a smashing rally as Pickleball Now Grand Prix hits Gurugram

MUMBAI: Delhi’s sporting scene is about to get a spicy spin because the pickleball ‘pickle’ is officially popping off. Times Network is bringing the Pickleball Now Grand Prix – North Edition to The Blue Court, Sector 65, Gurugram, on 22 November, marking the next big serve in its multi-city initiative to popularise what has become one of India’s fastest-growing recreational sports.

And the capital is turning up in numbers. Over 200 players will battle it out across the daylong event, eyeing Rs 10 Lakh in prizes, trophies, media visibility and ranking prestige. All matches are affiliated with the Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), ensuring that every point scored counts for official rankings.

The Grand Prix features five categories designed to engage both intermediate and advanced players:

●  Men’s Doubles – Advanced

●  Men’s Doubles – Intermediate

●  Mixed Doubles – Advanced

●  Mixed Doubles – Intermediate

●  Women’s Doubles, featuring randomly paired teammates for delightful unpredictability

The mix of competition levels paired with the sport’s quick-play energy ensures a day of tight rallies, clutch points and plenty of courtside drama.

Pickleball’s soaring popularity has drawn a premium roster of partner brands across lifestyle, tech, mobility and consumer categories. Among them:

●  Presented By: Hell Energy Drink

●  NBFC Partner: Aditya Birla Capital

●  Official Timekeeping Partner: Just in Time

●  Banking Partner: HDFC Bank

●  Luxury Real Estate Partner: Arihant

●  Celebration Partner: Radico Khaitan

●  Equipment Partner: Joola

●  Healthcare Partner: Dava India

●  Education Partner: Amrita University

●  Wealth Partner: Yes Securities

The mix underscores how pickleball has evolved from a recreational pastime to a premium, brand-magnet sport.

Beyond intense rallies and leaderboard climbs, the Pickleball Now Grand Prix weaves in a lifestyle showcase, high-energy brand experiences and a vibrant community vibe. It’s a sporting spectacle that mirrors the country’s growing appetite for accessible, fast-paced, aspirational sports.

With Delhi as the next stop, the Grand Prix promises to amplify the momentum adding visibility, structure and star power to a sport that’s quietly become India’s coolest weekend addiction.

For all updates, head to Pickleball Now because the North Edition is about to serve Delhi its most electrifying pickleball moment yet.