One city team · Padel, tennis & pickleballProfessional league · Recruiting now
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Legends (50+) concept scene from the supplied PPC flyer

PLC / Ages 50+ professional division

PADL Legends Circuit

You built this sport. Now get paid like a pro.

The PADL Legends Circuit (PLC) is a professional division for elite athletes ages 50 and older, playing as an official roster unit of their city’s pickleball team alongside the Pro and Academy divisions. Padel and tennis have separate players and head coaches within the same city organization. The same franchise also includes its Developmental practice squad within the PPC system.

Explore the opportunity
Professional league · Recruiting now
12 inaugural city franchisesAmerican + National ConferencesInaugural dates forthcoming

The opportunity

What no other tour dares to offer.

Explore openings in the PADL Pro Circuit. Share your experience and connect with the team responsible for your role.

01 / Legends (50+)

Zero entry fees

No entry fees for qualifiers or the championship. Your place is earned through verified court skill, never bought.

02 / Legends (50+)

Pro contracts & stipends

Player agreements include base retainers, per-match appearance fees, team victory purses, medical coverage and courtside physical-therapy recovery for signed starters.

03 / Legends (50+)

Featured on PADL TV

Stadium-court competition with PADL TV commentary puts Legends players on the professional stage. Broadcast schedules will be announced.

04 / Legends (50+)

Travel covered

Franchise-covered team flights, accommodations and tournament travel are included in player agreements.

Who we’re looking for

Bring your experience.
Help set the standard.

  • Ages 50 and older
  • PADL Rookie membership and a verified PPI record — you cannot buy your way onto the draft board
  • Competitive, team-first play and readiness for a broadcast stage

Start the conversation

How you earn your spot.

  1. 01

    Register at Rookie

    Create a Rookie membership at padl-usa.com or in the PADL App.

  2. 02

    Secure your NFT Scorecard

    Your NFT scoring ID authenticates every verified match.

  3. 03

    Build your PPI

    Log verified matches at your home indoor facility to build your PADL Performance Index.

  4. 04

    Earn your invitation

    Top verified PPI players compete for invitations to their city’s Legends Combine and Regional Qualifier, then drafted onto an eight-player Legends roster — one of four doubles teams in your city’s 24-player pickleball roster.

Legends (50+) / Expression of interest

Be part of the first chapter.

Your PADL ID, recent verified results, home city and seasonal availability. Contact athlete relations for roster openings and selection dates.

Contact the recruitment team about openings, requirements and selection dates.

Find your place in the circuit

A league built by all of us.

Fans, athletes, coaches, officials, production crews and host facilities. Three sports, separate players and coaches, one city organization.

Players concept from the supplied PPC flyer

Players

Dedicated players for each sport. Build your verified PPI in pickleball, tennis or padel and compete for a place on your city’s roster in that sport. The divisions below describe pickleball.