After a highly successful Florida combine event this past weekend, where over 110 participants took part, the National Pickleball League is proud to announce its schedule for the 2024 season. The season promises a lineup of events showcasing the best pickleball talent over the age of 50 from across the nation.
Key Dates And Locations
Here are the key dates and locations:
• Chicago, IL – May 17-19: NPL Regular Season Opener
• Columbus, OH – June 21-23: NPL Week 2
• Cincinnati, OH – July 19-21: NPL Week 3
• Kansas City, MO – August 9-11: NPL Week 4
• Houston, TX – September 13-15: NPL Regular Season Finale
NPL is also thrilled to announce that the pinnacle event of the NPL calendar, the Championship Weekend, will take place from October 17-20. The exact location will be revealed in due course, and the anticipation is already building for what promises to be the unforgettable culmination of an action-packed season.
Draft Registration Is Open!
NPL’s draft registration is NOW OPEN! As part of your registration, you will be required to place a deposit to secure your spot in the player draft pool.
By submitting your registration form and deposit, you commit to participating in at least three of the five Regular Season Weekends and the required Championship Weekend.
If you are drafted, you must complete your final payment by the deadline. Should you choose not to move forward for any reason, you will forfeit your initial deposit and indefinitely lose your eligibility for the 2024 season and beyond.
“In unveiling the 2024 NPL schedule, spanning from Chicago to Houston, we’re assembling an array of exceptional talent and setting the stage for an unforgettable Championship Weekend in October,” said Paul Bamundo, Chief Executive Officer of National Pickleball League.
Priceless Experience
Your draft registration fee includes:
- The priceless experience of being part of one of our 12 professional pickleball teams.
- The opportunity to train and compete with and against the best Champions Pros in the world.
- Participation in six first-class competition events at indoor facilities– no rain delays.
- A league where Champions Pros are the focus, not a sideshow.
- Access to legendary parties – the NPL Community is second to none!
- Livestreamed matches.
- The best player gifts and swag bags around.
- The chance to win prize money.
- Friday team practices and open play.
- Unique team uniforms.
- The ability to network with our amazing team owners, sponsors, and fellow players all weekend long
2024 Draft Information
Register now by following this link. You can also download the waiver by clicking here.
The next NPL combine will be held from March 15 to 17 at the Chicken N Pickle in Grapevine, Texas.
Please note that Combine applications closed on Monday, December 22, 2023. However, if you’re interested in participating and still need to complete the deadline, you can find the 2024 Draft information here.
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