Mumbai, Sept. 11 -- Pickleball in India has moved well beyond being a recreational sport. Over the last few years, the sport has seen a rapid rise in participation, competitive tournaments, new courts and a growing community of players across the country.

As the sport enters its next phase, there is a clear opportunity to build platforms that bring structure, identity and a larger sporting narrative to the game.

Building on this momentum, Courtly is announcing Season 1 of the Courtly City League (CCL), set to take place in Mumbai from 8-10 December 2026, according to a press release from the CCL.

CCL introduces a new format to Indian pickleball - six city-based teams competing within a single city, bringing together players to represen...