MLP Phoenix pickleball tournament

Join us at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1, for MLP’s fourth regular season event and return to the desert!

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Phoenix Classic: A PPA-Style Amateur Tournament

Amateur matches will be held next to Championship Court, where Major League Pickleball teams will compete. This tournament follows a PPA-style singles and doubles bracket, identical to amateur events at PPA tournaments.

ABOUT THE EVENT

For the first time since 2023, MLP returns to Arizona in 2025 —now bigger and better than ever. Experience four days of thrilling competition as the world’s top professional coed pickleball teams battle it out at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, AZ. 

Hosted by the hometown Phoenix Flames, this event marks the fourth of 10 regular season events on the 2025 MLP calendar. A select lineup of MLP’s 22 teams will face off in pivotal matches, earning standings points on their journey towards a spot in the MLP Playoffs in August and an opportunity to battle for the most difficult championship to win in all of professional pickleball. 

PARTICIPATING TEAMS:
PREMIER TEAMS

Atlanta Bouncers, D.C. Pickleball Team, Dallas Flash, Los Angeles Mad Drops, Phoenix, Flames, SoCal Hard Eights, Utah Black Diamonds

Stay tuned for the detailed match schedule and streaming information. Be sure to follow MLP on social and join our mailing list to get the latest updates.

Don’t miss your chance to witness the energy and excitement of MLP! The 2025 MLP season includes 10 regular-season events, a Mid-Season Tournament, the two-week Playoffs, and the standalone MLP Cup in November.

Arizona Athletic Grounds
6321 S Ellsworth Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212