Category: Events

The CNPL Goes Global
by Elise Danielle

Meet the Global Four: World-Class Talent Coming to the CNPL

The 2026 CNPL season is raising the bar. When the Canadian National Pickleball League launches its fourth season on May 9th in Oakville, the competition won’t just be the best in Canada, it will feature some of the highest-rated players in the world. What do the #1 rated women’s doubles player in Asia, the #3 […]
by Yui See Lau

CNPL C4 Draft Recap: Winners, X-Factors & Team Breakdown

The CNPL C4 Draft has officially set the table for the 2026 season. With rosters finalized at 8 teams × 6 players (48 athletes), this draft emphasized depth, chemistry, and format intelligence over star chasing—a hallmark of CNPL competition. Below is a breakdown of each roster, followed by Winners of the Draft and X-Factors to […]
GOOD Games 2026
by Elise Danielle

The GOOD Games Are Coming to Calgary and Pickleball Takes Center Stage

It’s official: The GOOD Games are heading West. Canada’s biggest festival of sport, play, and community is expanding into Calgary, taking over the BMO Centre from February 13-15, 2026 as part of Chinook Blast, Calgary’s winter festival. And for the first time, pickleball is taking center stage with the inaugural GOOD Games Calgary Winter Pickleball […]
by Elise Danielle

Northern Lights CNPL Combine – January 10, 2026

Hey Canada… are YOU ready for your last shot to qualify to compete with the pros in 2026?! The Northern Lights & Grandview Pickleball Club are teaming up to bring you the ULTIMATE CNPL Draft Combine, happening right here in Newmarket, Ontario! This is your moment to compete alongside top-level athletes and earn the opportunity […]
First Ever CNPL Qualifier in the Maritimes.
by Elise Danielle

Making History in the Maritimes and What’s Coming This Weekend

The path to the 2026 CNPL Draft is heating up, and we’re watching history unfold across the country. Halifax Makes History Last week, something special happened in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. On December 6th, Crosscourt Pickleball hosted the first-ever CNPL qualifier event in the Maritimes, a landmark moment for Atlantic Canadian pickleball. The Dink Minor […]
by Elise Danielle

Your Shot at History: 2026 CNPL Draft Registration Now Open

The countdown is on. Draft day is January 27, 2026, and registration to enter the player pool is officially open. For the next two months, aspiring CNPL players have their window to register for what promises to be the most anticipated draft in league history. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor looking to return to the […]
by Elise Danielle

Your Path to the CNPL: 2026 Draft Qualification Events Announced

The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is excited to announce multiple opportunities for players across Canada to qualify for the highly anticipated 2026 CNPL Draft, scheduled for January 27, 2026. Upcoming Qualifier Events: CANADA The Dink Minor League Pickleball West – Regional Showdown @ IPOP Burnaby Date: November 8, 2025 Location: Burnaby, BC Registration: CAD […]