Pickle Yard Conference League

Pickle Yard Conference League
SportPickleball
Founded2025
First season2026
No. of teams10
CountryPhilippines
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Martin. "The Pickle Yard Launches PYCL 2026 in Philippines, Sets Tryouts in January". Pickleball News Asia. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  3. ^ "PYCL 2026 Pickle Yard Conference League Holds Official Event at Vista Mall SOMO". Manila Standard. March 10, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ 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.