MUMBAI: FanCode, a digital sports destination, is set to stream the debut season of the World Pickleball League (WPL).
The league will take place from 24 January to 2 February at the CCI Mumbai, showcasing players from around the globe. The sport blends tennis, badminton, and table tennis elements.
Yannick Colaco, co-founder FanCode said, “Pickleball is rapidly gaining popularity in India, with an increasing number of enthusiasts embracing the sport. The World Pickleball League is set to captivate fans, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with them to bring the excitement of pickleball to sports fans nationwide.”
Gaurav Natekar, co-founder, CEO, World Pickleball League said, “FanCode’s rapid rise as one of the favorite sporting destinations for fans across the country provides us with an excellent platform to live stream all the games from the World Pickleball League. FanCode has become a go-to source for everything related to sports, and by streaming the World Pickleball League, we aim to make the sport a household name. We are proud to collaborate with a team that shares our passion for the sport and look forward to kicking off the league with great excitement.”
Teams include the Chennai Super Champs, owned by actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu; the Bengaluru Jawans, co-owned by director Atlee and his wife Priya Atlee; Pune United, co-owned by actors Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh along with corporate leaders; and Team Mumbai, owned by Swiggy.
