Inside the Rapid Rise of The Dink Minor League Pickleball in England

Pickleball’s growth across the UK has been truly remarkable over the past decade, but one format is starting to accelerate competitive play in a new way.

The Dink Minor League Pickleball.

Since launching its first UK event in October 2025, the team-based format has quickly found an audience among competitive recreational players across England.

To understand how the format is taking hold overseas, The Dink spoke with Shiv Desai, the tournament director for The Dink Minor League Pickleball ... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/the-dink-minor-league-pickleball-sees-growth-in-england/