BENGALURU OPEN 2025, the city’s pickleball tournament, hosted by Bengaluru Jawans, the World Pickleball League (WPBL) franchise owned by National Award-winning filmmaker Atlee and producer Priya Atlee, kicked off today.
Part of the ongoing ‘WPBL On Tour’ initiative, the inaugural Bengaluru edition runs from 10–12 October across two venues and has drawn over 500 participants, making it the largest pickleball tournament in the region.
Bringing the WPBL On Tour to one of India’s most passionate sporting hubs, the Bengaluru Open 2025 aims to strengthen pickleball’s grassroots reach while providing a platform for emerging talent. The tournament has also attracted strong interest from new-age brands and the startup ecosystem, adding a distinctly Bengaluru flavour to the event.
Featuring top players from across the country, participants will compete for a Rs 15 lakh prize pool across Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles categories.
Following successful editions in Hyderabad and Delhi, the Bengaluru Open marks another milestone in WPBL On Tour, a nationwide series delivering over 50 pickleball events ahead of Season 2 of the World Pickleball League, scheduled from 24 January to 8 February 2026.
World Pickleball League founder and CEO Gaurav Natekar said, “Bengaluru has always been one of India’s most sport-loving cities, and the response to Bengaluru Open reinforces our belief in the potential of pickleball in the region. Through WPBL On Tour, our goal is to create meaningful, year-round engagement that connects the franchise to its fans, communities, and players. Bengaluru Jawans have been incredible ambassadors of the sport, and this tournament is yet another step toward nurturing talent and building a thriving pickleball culture in the city.”
Atlee shared, “Winning Season 1 was just the beginning for us. With Bengaluru Open, we want to bring pickleball closer to the people, to youngsters, communities, and passionate individuals who can grow with the sport. This tournament is not just about competition, it’s about discovering new talent and giving them a pathway to someday represent Bengaluru Jawans in the WPBL.”
