Senior Pickleball Report
Stu Upson, CEO of USA Pickleball, named Commissioner of NPL Pickleball
“USA Pickleball CEO Stu Upson named Commissioner of NPL Pickleball overseeing professional league for Champions Pros with $100k prize money.”
Last Updated on September 21, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Stu Upson, the current CEO of USA Pickleball, has been named the inaugural Commissioner of the National Pickleball League (NPL), effective June 1, 2023. The NPL is the first and only professional pickleball league for Champions Pros (players age 50+).
I am very excited about joining the terrific team at NPL Pickleball and appreciate the league’s commitment to growing the game of pickleball and providing a home for our great Champions Pros.” Stu Upton
Mr. Upson will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the competition and working with team owners to address any issues that may arise.
Stu Upson, CEO of USA Pickleball and Incoming Commissioner of NPL Pickleball
Commissioner of NPL Pickleball
The NPL’s regular season weekends will take place from June to September, culminating in a season-ending Championships in October at Chicken N Pickle’s new Glendale (Phoenix) Arizona’s indoor facility, where the Championship title and $100,000 in prize money will be on the line.
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