Category: Event News

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 Mike McAninch

CNPL 2025 Schedule – Updated

With CNPL SZN 2 in the books, it’s time to announce what promises to be a new and exciting 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League season schedule. The Montreal Lions, the 2024 champs, will look forward to defending their title. Events for pre-season, regular season, and playoffs have all been scheduled for specific dates (see below) […]
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

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 […]
by Kean Doherty

West Coast Wolverines Close Out with 4-5 Record After Losing First Four Matches

On paper, this year’s edition of the Wolverines looks very formidable. The Mike Hamilton led squad proved it, roaring back with four wins in five matches after dropping four straight to begin the Eastern Split. Leading the team on the Open side are returning vets Haddow Thul (6-6 in six matches), Joel Pelletier (9-3 in […]
by Kean Doherty

Defending Champion Toronto United Start Slowly, Finish 4-5 with a Flourish

After an outstanding championship season in 2023, United seemed positioned to do very well at the inaugural event of the 2024 campaign. However, even with three solid returning vets they managed to open with three straight losses, before salvaging a decent showing with a 4-2 mark the rest of the way. Leading the way for […]