Category: Event News

by cnpl staff

Date Change: CNPLIII Royal Westcourt Showdown Moved to March 15, 2025

Attention CNPL players and fans! The CNPL III Royal Westcourt Showdown, originally scheduled for March 8, 2025, has been moved to March 15, 2025. This change is being made to correct a scheduling conflict and to give players more time to form their teams and complete their registrations, ensuring that everyone has the best possible […]
by cnpl staff

The Dink Minor League Pickleball Canada Becomes the Official Pathway to the CNPL

Exciting news for Canada’s aspiring pro pickleball players! The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) Canada is now the official pathway to the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL).Starting with the 2026 CNPL Draft, a player’s MiLP Canada participation will be a key factor in draft consideration, giving amateur players a clear route to the pro ranks. […]
by Mike McAninch

2025 CNPL Amateur Showdown Series – Updated

The Canadian National Pickleball League is excited to announce the addition of expanded amateur play to this year’s CNPL pre-season and regular season events. This is your chance to participate with and against friends, family, and colleagues in a team based event under the CNPL rules. These one-day showdowns will give participants and fans alike […]
by cnpl staff

Big Changes for the 2025 CNPL Draft: International and Under-18 Players Now Eligible!

The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is thrilled to announce key updates to our 2025 Draft eligibility rules. As the league continues to grow and attract top talent, we are expanding our player pool to include international athletes and players under the age of 18. These changes mark a significant step in CNPL’s mission to […]
by cnpl staff

Montreal Lions Roar to Victory: 2024 Canadian National Pickleball League Champions

The Montreal Lions have emerged as the champions of the 2024 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), marking a historic victory that has electrified fans and solidified the team’s legacy in Canadian pickleball. The championship event culminated at the Edmonton Pickleball Center, setting the perfect stage for a showdown. The relentless Lions fought their way through […]
by Kean Doherty

Northern Rollers Dominate Eastern Split with 7-2 Record

After a so-so 2023 season, the revamped Rollers came out gunning at the 2024 Eastern Split, topping the table with seven wins, against just two losses. Joining returnees Jessica Kawamoto and Corey Osborne are Matty Stodola (Pronghorns), Casey Rodgers (Rush), Ryan Torresin (4th overall pick, 2024) and Tara Di Giuseppe (19th overall, 2024). Kawamoto and […]
by Kean Doherty

Prairie Pronghorns Start Eastern Split Strong, Finish with 5-4 Mark

While the Sean McCartan-managed Pronghorns jetted out to a 4-1 mark in the Eastern Split, they ran out of gas later, dropping three of four. Nonetheless, returning veterans Kim Brent (10-6 in eight matches, one Player of the Match) and Brad Chapman (9-7 in eight matches, three Player of the Match) ensured they will be […]