The Texas Ranchers, a founding team of Major League Pickleball (MLP) based in Austin, Texas, have expanded their ownership group to include GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lil Wayne, who will also serve as a strategic advisor. Lil Wayne’s role involves enhancing the team’s brand presence, driving fandom, supporting creative projects like apparel collaborations, and helping build pickleball courts in underserved communities. The Ranchers’ ownership now includes over 30 prominent figures from sports, music, business, and entertainment, such as The Kid LAROI, Emmanuel Acho, Scottie Scheffler, Micah Parsons, and others, reflecting a strong blend of pop culture and sports influence.
Founded in 2021, the Texas Ranchers aim to become America’s premier pickleball team and redefine sports ownership by fostering community impact and innovation. Major League Pickleball, the fastest-growing professional pickleball league in the U.S., features 24 teams and top athletes, with Margaritaville as its title sponsor. The Ranchers’ diverse ownership group and strategic partnerships underscore their commitment to growing pickleball’s popularity and cultural relevance nationwide.
