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GAME+ EXPANDS ITS PICKLEBALL PROGRAMMING, PRESENTING THE FINALS OF THE PWR CPA PRO PICKLEBALL TOUR ON
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 AT 10 A.M. ET
The Inaugural Event is Broadcast Live from Durham HISPORTS Sportsplex in Toronto, and Features
Top Pickleball Stars Ernesto Fajardo, Christina Chin, & Brad Chapman
Game+, a subsidiary of global multi-platform media company Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., continues its commitment to world-class pickleball programming, broadcasting the Finals of the highly-anticipated PWR CPA Pro Pickleball Tour—airing Sunday, June 9 from 10 a.m. ET to 4 p.m. ET.
The PWR CPA Pickleball Tour is Canada’s first-ever professional pickleball tour, held at the Durham HISPORTS Sportsplex in Toronto, Canada from June 5-9. The inaugural event puts the spotlight on talented up-and-comers and established athletes alike, and boasts appearances from some of the nation’s top pickleball players, including multi-time Nationals Champions Ernesto Fajardo, Christina Chin, and Brad Chapman. Participants will face-off for the chance to earn exciting cash prizes, leading-up to the Finals event on June 9, the first of four events after which 16 winners will take home coveted sponsorship spots for the upcoming 2025 pickleball season.
The PWR CPA Pickleball Tour broadcast marks the latest addition to a growing roster of professional pickleball offerings for Game+. The Network proudly serves as the exclusive home for Major League Pickleball in Canada, and most-recently launched the all-new series Tuesday Night Pickleball At The Orchard in April. The Network also announced a partnership with pickleball superstar Zane Navratil in February, who made history as Game+’s first-ever athlete brand ambassador.
“This tour is a true passion project for us, and we have worked hard to make it the absolute best pickleball event for players and fans alike,” said tour co-founder Alex Stojkov. “We have so many fantastic players onboard, ready to show off their skills and earn a sponsorship, and we are excited to join forces with a network that’s as enthusiastic about pickleball as we are—ensuring that even more viewers will be able to enjoy the PWR CPA Pickleball Tour.”
“This has truly been an incredible year for pickleball coverage on Game+,” said Chad Midgley, VP of Content for Anthem “We are proud to continue our commitment to showcasing Canada’s fastest-growing sport with our coverage of the PWR CPA Pickleball Tour Finals, and we hope that it will encourage and inspire even more viewers to pick up a paddle and hit the courts this summer!”
About Game+
Game+ (www.gameplusnetwork.com) is a North American sports channel that airs both live event and studio-based programming featuring emerging and popular sports content. In addition to fast-paced live action sports programming from across the globe, Game+ presents the absolute best in sports analysis, wrestling, strength and endurance, action-adventure series and lifestyle programming. The channel is available on IPTV, cable, satellite systems and subscription streaming services across North America. Game+ is a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., a leading global sports media company. For more information, visit www.gameplusnetwork.com
About CPA Pro Pickleball Tour
The CPA Pro Pickleball Tour is home to Canada’s first professional pickleball tour. The CPA Pro Tour is dedicated to promoting the sport’s growth across Canada and development at all levels and giving Canadians first hand exposure to the country’s top players. The PWR CPA Pro Tour debuts June 5-9th in Ontario’s Durham region with additional stops in Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. The PWR CPA Pro Pickleball Tour was founded by Alex Stojkov & Yui See Lau and is currently in development with a group of global investors. For more information, visit CPAProTour.ca.