12 inaugural cities · 2 conferences
October 14, 2027 · Alongside the PADL Tour Championship
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Minutes
00
Seconds
The ultimate fantasy sports experience. Real teams. Real community. Fans help shape the identities—and who earns the right to lead them.
The inaugural season begins April 14, 2028
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Minutes
00
Seconds
The ultimate fantasy sports experience / PPC
Fans first. Owners next.
Most fantasy sports stop at picking players. PADL Pro Circuit goes further: build your city’s fan base, shape its identity and help decide who earns the right to lead its franchise. The community comes together before the owners step in.
Your city. Your community. Before ownership is selected.
Four VIP levels. Greater influence at every level.
Community plans and owner proposals face fan review.
Lifetime VIP fan memberships / NFT credentials
Choose your level of influence.
One-time membership. A lasting voice.
Lifetime VIP NFT
$10one-time
Coming SoonYour first voice in the stands.
Lifetime VIP NFT
$50one-time
Coming SoonPut your city in the conversation.
Lifetime VIP NFT
$150one-time
Coming SoonHelp shape the bigger picture.
Lifetime VIP NFT
$500$100 deposit to reserve
Coming SoonA seat at the decision table.
Compare the levels
Every level is a one-time, lifetime membership.
Higher levels include everything below them.
| What you get | Rookie Fan$10 one-time · lifetime1 pt · 1 vote | Pro Supporter$50 one-time · lifetime5 pts · 5 votes | Championship VIP$150 one-time · lifetime15 pts · 15 votes | Franchise Governor$500 one-time · lifetime$100 refundable deposit reserves it50 pts · 50 votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voting & governance |
|
|
|
|
| Physical & event perks |
|
|
|
|
| Choose | Choose Rookie Fan | Choose Pro Supporter | Choose Championship VIP | Choose Franchise Governor |
Franchise Governor is reserved today with a fully refundable $100 deposit; the remaining $400 is due 60 days before your city’s owner is named. Final benefits and ballot rules will be published before launch.
All four fan levels qualify to vote on their city’s team name, logo and mascot. Other ballots depend on the level’s eligible scope. These are league fan memberships, separate from PADL player memberships. Final eligibility, ballot rules and benefits will be published before launch. Voting is not open yet.
Franchise Governor / Level 04
The $500 level is reserved today with a fully refundable $100 deposit, because your city’s owner hasn’t been chosen yet. The remaining $400 is due 60 days before the owner is named—we’ll send you a secure payment link—and your Governor card and 50× voting weight start once it’s paid. It includes first-year season tickets for all games, with discounted ticket rates in later years—not an annual $500 charge. Seating, access and future discount details will be confirmed before launch.
The ultimate fantasy ownership experience
Not just deep pockets. A plan your community believes in.
Fans build the community and help shape team names, mascot names and the founding identity before an owner is selected.
Prospective owners submit their background, vision and community-development plans for review. Youth training, stadium accessibility and local sport support are part of the conversation.
Major decisions go to eligible VIP members, with voting scope and weight based on membership level. Franchise Governors review ownership proposals and take part in final-stage fan approval.
Voting weight is how much your vote counts in a ballot your fan level is allowed to join. Rookie Fan has 1 point, Pro Supporter 5, Championship VIP 15 and Franchise Governor 50. For example, a Pro Supporter vote counts as five Rookie Fan votes on the same eligible ballot. A higher weight does not give access to every ballot, and voting is not open yet. A Governor deposit reserves a spot only; it gives no Governor card or 50× weight until the balance is paid.
You can move to a higher level, never a lower one, and pay the difference between the two level prices rather than buying a second card. The same card is updated, and the higher voting weight starts with the next ballot, not during a vote already underway. Moving to Governor first requires a refundable $100 reservation deposit; the remaining upgrade balance is collected later by payment link. Governor benefits do not start until that balance is paid.
Yes. A fully refundable $100 deposit holds your Franchise Governor spot for your city. The remaining $400 is due 60 days before the owner is named — we send you a secure payment link, nothing is charged automatically. Your Governor card and 50× voting weight begin once the balance is paid. Want out before then? Ask for a full refund of your deposit.
Yes. Rookie Fan, Pro Supporter, Championship VIP and fully paid Franchise Governor can all join the identity ballot for the city on their fan card, with weights of 1×, 5×, 15× and 50× respectively. A Governor deposit alone does not activate a card or voting rights. Official voting is not open yet.
The program includes team identity, matchday choices, community initiatives, eligible league decisions and ownership review. Your level determines which ballots you can join and their voting weight. Final ballot and approval rules will be announced before voting opens.
No. It is a lifetime fan membership credential with voting and access benefits, not equity, a profit share or ownership of the team. Fan approval is part of the owner-selection process; formal franchise appointments remain subject to league review and agreements.
How the league works
The PADL Pro Circuit competition format: a structured season, city franchises, and a playoff run to crown the league champion.
A 14-week regular season, with city franchises competing across the American and National Conferences.
Twelve inaugural city franchises, each with 24 professional players: eight in Pro (19+), eight in Legends (50+) and eight in Academy (16–18). Each division fields four doubles teams, supported by the same franchise’s Developmental practice squad.
Two conferences — American and National — with six city franchises each. Pro, Legends and Academy are professional roster divisions; Developmental (14–15) is each team’s semi-pro minor-league and practice squad within PPC. These players train as part of the same franchise and can be called up to professional competition.
Top teams advance through conference playoffs to the PADL Pro Circuit championship. This professional league competition is separate from the PADL Tour Championship.
Competition details, eligibility and the full rulebook will be published before the inaugural season. Player eligibility is governed by the PADL rating system.
The league structure
PADL Pro Circuit is the governing league hub. The American and National conferences bring twelve inaugural cities together, with six cities in each conference.
ACPADL Pro Circuit / AC
6 inaugural cities. Team names and mascots are chosen by fans. Schedule forthcoming.
Explore AC
NCPADL Pro Circuit / NC
6 inaugural cities. Team names and mascots are chosen by fans. Schedule forthcoming.
Explore NCPADL Pro CircuitThe central home for league identity, conference structure and forthcoming fan announcements.
For the fans
An arena experience built around fast competition, mic’d-up players and crowd participation. Your city’s identity starts with you.
A pace-of-play clock keeps the action moving. Final competition rules will be published before the season.
Foam-ball challenges and halftime activities bring selected fans onto the court. Participation rules and safety details will be announced.
A matchday fan challenge with a $1,000 prize. Contest rules, eligibility and availability must be confirmed before entry opens.
Baseline cabanas, courtside seating, walkout music and turnover celebrations create a close-to-the-action matchday.
Fan inquiries: . Tickets, Lifetime VIP membership purchases and voting have not opened.
Find your place in the circuit
Fans, athletes, coaches, officials, production crews and host facilities. Different roles. One national stage.
Fans first. Owners next. Explore four VIP levels and help shape your city’s franchise.
Explore fans
Three professional divisions. One city team. Build your verified PPI and compete for your place in the circuit.
Help build a franchise culture, develop an eight-player division roster and lead high-level athletes through a nationally staged season.
Explore coaches
Bring confident calls, calm control and professional standards to a professional indoor, broadcast-led league.
Explore officials
A multi-camera sports production, built around mic’d-up athletes, fast rallies and the atmosphere of a live arena.
Explore broadcast
Host a four-hour arena event that transforms a three-court footprint while keeping the rest of your facility available for members.
Explore host venuesNow we need your help
12 cities.
Four names each.
Every PADL Pro Circuit franchise begins as a city, not a name. Before a franchise owner is involved, the fans of that city choose the team name and the mascot name from the candidates below. The cities are inaugural; the name and mascot candidates are the starting line.
Names and mascot concepts shown are ballot candidates, not decided results. All four fan levels qualify to vote on their city’s team name, logo and mascot when the identity ballot opens. Voting is not open yet.
Help shape your city’s identity
Compare your city’s four choices below. All four fan levels qualify to choose their city’s team name, logo and mascot when voting opens.
Pick your level of fandom, starting with Rookie Fan. The number of votes your voice carries grows with each higher VIP level. Official voting is not open yet.
Georgia · American Conference
Which identity would you choose for Atlanta?
North Carolina · American Conference
Which identity would you choose for Charlotte?
Illinois · National Conference
Which identity would you choose for Chicago?
Texas · National Conference
Which identity would you choose for Dallas?
Colorado · National Conference
Which identity would you choose for Denver?
Texas · National Conference
Which identity would you choose for Houston?
Nevada · National Conference
Which identity would you choose for Las Vegas?
Florida · American Conference
Which identity would you choose for Miami?
Tennessee · American Conference
Which identity would you choose for Nashville?
Florida · American Conference
Which identity would you choose for Orlando?
Arizona · National Conference
Which identity would you choose for Phoenix?
Florida · American Conference
Which identity would you choose for Tampa Bay?
These are candidates, not selected team identities. The buttons lead to account and membership information; no vote is recorded before the official ballot opens.
More than a match
A premium matchday built around elite pickleball, music, crowd participation and a celebration that carries beyond the final point.
Music, arena atmosphere and player introductions set the stage.
Elite pickleball takes center court. Every rally is the main event.
DinkBall brings crowd participation into stoppages and halftime.
A post-match player salute and music close the experience on a high.
Venues, dates and event programming are forthcoming.
The crowd becomes the show
Big equipment.
Soft foam balls.
Your moment on court.
The PADL Pro Circuit in-arena fan game turns stoppages and halftime into a chance to join the fun. Approachable challenges welcome first-time fans, families and younger players—not just experienced competitors.
Participation opportunities, eligibility and event availability will be announced before confirmed matchdays.
Keep the rally going. An approachable crowd challenge built around teamwork and a little friendly competition.
Step up for a quick serving challenge with oversized equipment and plenty of crowd energy.
A playful moment for younger fans to join the action with soft foam balls.
A planned chance for a fan to share the court with a pro in a lighthearted showdown.
The centerpiece of the break: a fan-game showcase that brings the arena together.
What comes next
PADL Pro Circuit announcements will appear here when confirmed. No team names, fixtures or broadcasts have been announced yet.
Twelve inaugural franchise cities are listed. Team names and mascots will be chosen by fans; rosters, coaches and home venues are forthcoming.
Dates, venues and opponents will be shared once the competition calendar is confirmed.
Ticket availability and fan access details are forthcoming. Tickets are not on sale.
Broadcast schedules and viewing options will be announced. No live broadcasts are available yet.
