Klyng Rising League 2027: A Bold New Era of Team Pickleball
Klyng Rising League is taking competitive Pro-Am pickleball in a new direction.
Captains build the roster. Players build the chemistry. Communities rally behind their team. Sponsors have the opportunity to become part of the journey.
A team identity to represent. A pathway to rise. A championship worth fighting for.
One team. Two divisions. Room to rise.
Each of the 8 teams will carry 12 players:
Chosen directly by the captain
Drafted after the Rising League Combine
At every stop, each team competes in two divisions: Captain Selects and Combine Selects.
This structure combines a captain’s vision with an open pathway for new talent. Combine Select players have opportunities to train alongside Captain Select players, develop their game and pursue a pathway to move up.
Captains shape team culture, build local support and pursue potential sponsorship partnerships. Performance and analysis through the Klyng app help make player progress visible.
Earn your place. Grow with your team. Keep rising.
$10,000. One championship.
Three seasons. Growing rivalries. One final showdown.
The league will offer a $10,000 prize pool at the 2027 Klyng Championship Final.
Build your team. Back your teammates. Chase the championship.
Two events in 2026. One vision for 2027.
Event 1 · Preview
Winter Showdown: see what’s coming
The Winter Showdown offers a sneak peek at the 2027 Captain Select division. Captains bring potential teammates together to test partnerships, communication and chemistry under competitive pressure.
It’s a first look at the talent and team identities taking shape, and the level players can aspire to reach.
- Team
- 4 players: 2 men + 2 women
- Each matchup
- Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and two Mixed Doubles games
- Format
- Round robin. Highest total points wins, no separate playoff bracket. Klyng tiebreaker rules settle tied standings.
- Entry
- $100 + HST per player, including Klyng swag valued at $30+
- Winning team
- $500 cash prize, based on 8-team participation
Event 2 · Tryout and draft
The Combine: show where you belong
Inspired by what’s coming? This is your opportunity to become part of it.
The Combine opens the door for players to demonstrate their ability in front of Rising League captains, with performance, results and analysis tracked through the Klyng app.
Following the Combine, an official draft will take place, with each of the eight teams drafting six Combine Select players for its 2027 roster. Once selected, you’ll represent your team in the Combine Select division, train alongside Captain Select players and pursue a pathway to move up.
- Level
- 4.5+ equivalent. No official rating needed.
- Apply
- As a team, with a partner or individually
Six per team, across all eight teams
The Winter Showdown previews the future. The Combine is your chance to help shape it.
Your next level starts here.
If you can compete at a 4.5+ equivalent level, come show us, even if you don’t have an official rating or feel your current rating doesn’t reflect your ability.
Apply as a team, with a partner or individually. More Combine format details will be announced closer to the event. Questions? Email lily@klyng.ca.
Get on the radar. Enter the draft. Earn your spot.
Klyng Rising League: 2027 schedule
The best keep competing.
Spring Season
Stop 1
Mar 6, 2027
Stop 2
Apr 3, 2027
Stop 3
May 8, 2027
Summer Season
Stop 1
Jun 5, 2027
Stop 2
Jul 10, 2027
Stop 3
Aug 7, 2027
Fall Season
Stop 1
Sep 11, 2027
Stop 2
Oct 2, 2027
Stop 3
Nov 6, 2027
Klyng Championship Final
$10,000 championship prize pool
Nov 27, 2027
Players. Captains. Clubs. Sponsors.
Help build the next chapter of competitive pickleball.
For player opportunities, home-club connections and potential team or league sponsorship partnerships, email lily@klyng.ca.
No ceiling. Just rise.
Champions keep rising.
Play in the Klyng Cup
The next events on the calendar. Play with your club or team.
- Oct17Klyng Cup 2026 Senior Open (50+) - FallStop 2 · Oct. 17, 2026Pickleplex Cambridge · Cambridge, ONRegistration open
- Oct24Klyng Cup Grand 2026 - Fall (Pool A)Oct. 24 - 25, 2026Pickleplex Cambridge · Cambridge, ONRegistration open
- Oct24Klyng Cup Grand 2026 - Fall (Pool B)Oct. 24 - 25, 2026Smash Courts · Peterborough, ONRegistration open
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