Indian Open 2026 in Hyderabad becomes IPA-sanctioned PW R 1000 event
The Indian Open 2026 pickleball tournament in Hyderabad will be held as an IPA-sanctioned PWR 1000 event following a partnership between Global Sports and the Indian Pickleball Association. The event will feature 1,500 participants competing for a $50,000 prize pool.
Hyderabad: Indian Open 2026 organized by Global Sports will now be an Indian Pickleball Association sanctioned PWR 1000 event with the landmark alliance between IPA and Global Sports.
The Indian Open will be held between from April 1 to 5 at the Crosscourts in Hyderabad with over 1500 participants aiming for the prize pool of USD 50,000 in 56 categories.
This is the 4th edition of the Indian Open held by Global Sports and over a total of 4000 pickleball players from across 19 countries have participated in the previous events across all categories. Getting sanctioned by IPA legitimizes the structure that has been lacking in the Indian Pickleball ecosystem. This alignment between Global Sports and Indian Pickleball Association integrates the nation’s largest private tournament series into the official national governance framework and marks the beginning of all future events held by Global Sports falling under the aegis of the Indian Pickleball Association. The Indian Pickleball Association is the only official governing body of Pickleball in India since receiving its National Sports Federation status by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
“This partnership is a milestone for Indian sports. By bringing Global Sports into the IPA fold, we are ensuring that every volley played in the Indian Open contributes to a single, unified vision for the country. We are committed to providing our athletes with a world-class platform that is governed by the highest standards of integrity and excellence.” Said Suryaveersingh Bhullar, President, Indian Pickleball Association (IPA)
“At Global Sports, our mission has always been to build a robust infrastructure for Pickleball. Aligning with the IPA allows us to formalize our efforts and ensure our players receive the national recognition they deserve. The Global Sports Indian Open becoming a PWR 1000 event is just the beginning of a long and fruitful journey to make India a global hub for the sport,” said Shashank Khaitan, Co-Founder & Partner, Global Sports & Bollywood writer and director.
