Tag: pickleball draft

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

First Trade of the C4 Offseason: Drive and Lights Swap Draft Picks

The C4 offseason just got more interesting. In the first trade of the draft season, the Detroit-Windsor Drive and Northern Lights have swapped picks ahead of the January 27 draft. The Trade Northern Lights receive: Round 4, pick 2 (5) Round 5, pick 2 (13) Round 6, pick 2 (21) Detroit-Windsor Drive receive: Round 3, […]
by Elise Danielle

Announcing CNPL Season 4 (C4): The 2026 Canadian National Pickleball League Season

The countdown is officially skipped! For C4, the fourth season of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), we are going in without a break before the offseason activities. After an unforgettable CNPL III Championship, the league is already gearing up to make 2026 our biggest and most globally connected year yet. For 2026, we’ve worked […]
by Elise Danielle

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 Elise Danielle

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 Kean Doherty

2024 CNPL Draft Recap

Lions Start Rebuild by Selecting Montreal Native Ernesto Fajardo 1st Overall While it wasn’t a huge surprise, considering his showing at the East qualifier, the Montreal Lions began the process of rebuilding their entire team with area native Ernesto Fajardo. He was followed closely by the only other pick in the first round, veteran Jessica […]