Aamir Khan to hit the pickleball court with fans in WPBL contest

MUMBAI: The World Pickleball League has unveiled the Pickler Contest, a fan engagement initiative that will see Bollywood star Aamir Khan step onto the pickleball court alongside players from Mumbai.

As part of the contest, Mumbai-based doubles players with a Dupr rating above 3.5 are being invited to compete for a rare opportunity to play with Khan on 7 February, 2026, at Jio World Garden in Mumbai. Entries are open on the official WPBL platform and will close at 5 pm on February 6.

The initiative forms part of the league’s second campaign aimed at bringing the fast-growing sport closer to communities while leveraging high-profile voices to boost participation and visibility.

Promoted by Natekar Sports and Gaming, the World Pickleball League debuted in 2025 and is backed by Sony Global Corporation through Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures India as a strategic partner. The league is affiliated with the All-India Pickleball Association, the Asia Federation of Pickleball and the United World Pickleball Federation.