February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 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 […]

February 10, 2025March 11, 2025 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) […]

January 6, 2025February 20, 2025 by Mike McAninch

How to Qualify in 2025

A New Path to Becoming a Pro: For those aspiring to join the ranks of the pros in the CNPL, the journey starts now. Registration for the 2025 draft is officially open and will remain so until March 31. This early registration ensures that all potential pro players have ample time to prepare for a […]

October 10, 2024January 6, 2025 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 […]

August 31, 2024October 10, 2024 by cnpl staff

Pickleball Championship Finals This Weekend in Edmonton

Get ready, Edmonton! The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Championship Finals are coming to town this weekend, from August 31 to September 2, at the Edmonton Pickleball Center, located at 11420 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1L7. Eight teams from across the country will be competing for the national title, bringing their best to […]

August 17, 2024October 10, 2024 by cnpl staff

Lions drop Antoaneta Toskova, Add Ally Williams

In a last minute move before the Western Split, in Calgary this weekend, the Montreal Lions have added Ally Williams to the fold. With injuries to two of their players the Lions were forced to make a move to field a team for the event. This will be Ally’s first opportunity to show the CNPL […]

August 8, 2024October 10, 2024 by cnpl staff

Pronghorns drop Jeff Elwood, Add Sunny Buttar

After two consecutive events finishing in 4th overall, the Prairie Pronghorns have decided to shake things up by dropping Jeff Elwood and adding Sunny Buttar. Elwood, who was selected 19th overall in 2023 and then 15th overall this year in the 2024 draft, saw his play time slide with the emergence of Michael McCaffrey this […]

July 15, 2024October 10, 2024 by cnpl staff

West Coast Wolverines and Vancouver Rush Shake Up Rosters

As the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) advances into the last half of the second season, two teams looking to improve their standings have completed a significant trade. The West Coast Wolverines and the Vancouver Rush have agreed to exchange players in a bid to bolster their rosters and turn their fortunes around. The Rush, […]

July 2, 2024October 10, 2024 by Kean Doherty

CNPL Western Split and Playoff Venues Announced

Fans of the Canadian National Pickleball League in Alberta and the west will be happy to know that the league has announced venues for both the Western Split – Calgary Pickleball Center – and 2024 Playoffs – Edmonton Pickleball Center. The Western Split in Calgary is slated for August 17 & 18 and the Playoffs […]

July 2, 2024October 10, 2024 by Kean Doherty

Smash Drop Daiho Ozawa, Add Darrin Harnandan-Wang

After an Eastern Split that saw them post a so-so 4-5 record after a 3-1 start, no less, the East Toronto smash have decided to drop Daiho Ozawa and add Darrin Harnandan-Wang. Ozawa, who was selected 31st overall in the 2024 draft, didn’t see any action in the Eastern Split. Harnandan-Wang tried out at the […]

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