365telugu.com online news,Hyderabad, 19 November 2025:Hyderabad has locked its spot in the maiden season of the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), India’s first and only official franchise-based pickleball league. Powered by The Times Group and sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the league has unveiled its first five teams – and Hyderabad Royals is proudly among them, alongside Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
The high-octane debut season will be played from 1–7 December 2025 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi.
A city that has produced badminton legends and nurtured racquet-sport excellence for decades, Hyderabad is now ready to dominate the fastest-growing racquet sport in the world. Pickleball has exploded across corporate parks, residential communities, and clubs in the city, making Hyderabad Royals a natural powerhouse in the league.
The franchise is owned by Operam Ventures Pvt. Ltd., a Hyderabad-based technology and digital transformation leader. Speaking on the launch, Anubhav Tyagi, Managing Director, Operam Ventures, said: “Hyderabad has always embraced innovation – on the tech front and now in sports. Pickleball is sweeping through the city, and the Royals are here to take that energy to the national stage.”
Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group, welcomed the teams: “These five cities represent the ambition and reach of Indian sport today. The Indian Pickleball League will put pickleball firmly on the country’s mainstream map – and Hyderabad is ready to lead the charge.”
With regional pride, star players, and a format designed for non-stop action, the Hyderabad Royals are all set to serve, volley, and smash their way to glory in IPBL Season 1.