Aug 2026
Nellai Falcons confirmed for PCL Season 1
Tirunelveli officially joins the Pickleverse Champions League as a 16-team franchise — here's what it means for the city.
Read more →Tirunelveli's own franchise in the Pickleverse Champions League (PCL) — one of 16 city franchises competing in Tamil Nadu's first professional pickleball league. Founded by Bala Ganesh S under BAVIS Sports Ventures Pvt. Ltd., the Falcons carry the temple town's name onto the court for the long haul, not just one season.
Nellai Falcons represents Tirunelveli — temple town, textile city, and now, a home ground for competitive pickleball. We're entering the Pickleverse Champions League as a Season 1 franchise, built for the long game rather than a single trophy run.
The crest carries the story: a falcon in flight over the district's own skyline, wings wide enough for players, coaches, families and fans to stand under together. One Family. One Flight. isn't a slogan we picked off a shelf — it's how the club is meant to run, on the court and off it.
Season 1 is about showing up right: a squad the city can be proud of, a home court that feels like home, and a junior pipeline that outlasts any one season's scoreline.
Structured training blocks, fitness benchmarks and match-prep built around the kitchen-line game pickleball actually rewards.
Home matches priced for families, open practice sessions, and a fan base that's treated like the sixth player on court.
A club built to still matter in 2029 — brand and roster continuity valued over any single season's result.
Owner: Bala Ganesh S
Franchise Entity: BAVIS Sports Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Home City: Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
League: Pickleverse Champions League (PCL) — Season 1, 2026
Retained players and marquee slots lock in ahead of Auction Day. Full 12-player roster confirmed once the auction closes.
Fixtures are set by the league after the auction. This page updates the moment they're released.
| Match | Opponent | Venue | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 01 | TBA | Home — Tirunelveli | TBA | Home |
| Match 02 | TBA | Away | TBA | Scheduled |
| Match 03 | TBA | Home — Tirunelveli | TBA | Home |
| Match 04 | TBA | Away | TBA | Scheduled |
| Playoffs | TBA | TBA | TBA | Scheduled |
A franchise is only as strong as the pipeline behind it. Nellai Falcons partners with local courts and academies across Tirunelveli to give juniors a real pathway from first paddle to franchise trials.
Open enrolment ahead of the 2026 season — no prior pickleball experience required.
The official crest reveal and the club anthem — made for the fans who'll be singing it in the stands.
The crest, unpacked: the eagle, the Thamirabaraṇi skyline and what "One Family. One Flight." stands for.
The song of the Flock. Learn it before Match 01 at home.
Tirunelveli officially joins the Pickleverse Champions League as a 16-team franchise — here's what it means for the city.
Read more →The story behind the wings, the wordmark, and why "One Family. One Flight." became the club's guiding line.
Read more →A quick guide for fans on how the player auction works, and how the Season 1 squad comes together.
Read more →First access to season tickets, roster reveals and match-day updates — straight from the club, no noise.
Competitive pickleball players in and around Tirunelveli can register interest ahead of future trial windows.
Founding partner slots are open for Season 1 — jersey, court-side and digital placements available.