Pickle Yard Conference League
| Sport | Pickleball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 |
| First season | 2026 |
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Country | Philippines |
| 2026 Pickle Yard Conference League | |
The Pickle Yard Conference League (PYCL) is a professional pickleball league in the Philippines.
History
Philippines-based group, The Pickle Yard, launched the Pickle Yard Conference League (PCYL) in December 2025.[1][2] The league consists of corporation-backed franchise teams and a draft system.[3]
The inaugural season which started in March 2026, was preceded by the first-ever draft on February 28. The season started with ten teams.[4][5]
Teams
| Pickle Yard Conference League teams[5] | |
|---|---|
| Team | Company |
| Born2WinPH Forex Bulls | Born2WinPH Training Services |
| Cathay Land Hacienderos | Cathay Land |
| Cebuana Lhuillier Gems | Cebuana Lhuillier |
| Dentacare Pearly White | Dentacare Philippines |
| Fortrust Masters | Fortrust Education PH |
| IAM Worldwide Warriors | IAM Worldwide Corp. |
| Pertua Stallions | Pertua Oil & Metal Treatment |
| Philex Vanguards | Philex Solutions Corp. |
References
- ^ Das, Evince (December 15, 2025). "Pickleyard Conference League Launched as the Philippines' First Professional Pickleball Season". Pickleball Now. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved March 11, 2026 – via Times Now.
- ^ Martin. "The Pickle Yard Launches PYCL 2026 in Philippines, Sets Tryouts in January". Pickleball News Asia. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ "PYCL 2026 Pickle Yard Conference League Holds Official Event at Vista Mall SOMO". Manila Standard. March 10, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ "PH tennis veteran Arcilla to banner Cebuana Lhuillier team in first pro pickleball league in PH". Manila Bulletin. March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ a b Rollon, Edwin (August 31, 2025). "Arcilla returns from retirement, becomes top pick in PH's first pro pickleball league". Sportstek.ph. Retrieved March 11, 2026.