Lucknow is making its mark on India's fast-growing pickleball scene. The Lucknow Leopards, a franchise in the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), have announced their sponsorship of Team India for the Pickleball World Cup 2026, giving sports enthusiasts in the City of Nawabs another reason to cheer.

The World Cup will be held in Da Nang, Vietnam, from August 30 to September 6, with the Lucknow-based franchise supporting the Indian squad as it aims to improve on its impressive debut, where the team won 25 medals, including eight golds.

Adding to the excitement, the franchise has also unveiled Team India's official World Cup jersey and announced the Lucknow Leopards Championship, a PWR 700 tournament carrying a ₹10 lakh prize pool. Scheduled for August 21 and 22 at Bennett University, Greater Noida, the event will offer ranking points and serve as a direct pathway to the IPBL Player Auction through the Road to IPBL programme.

With investments in both the national team and grassroots talent, the Lucknow Leopards are helping strengthen India's pickleball ecosystem while putting Lucknow firmly on the country's sporting map.