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April 23, 2025
Major League Pickleball and FanDuel Sports Network Announce Local Distribution Agreement to Showcase Collection of 2025 Orlando Squeeze and Miami PC Matches
League Continues to Add Local Partners to Bring Thrilling, Coed Team Pro Pickleball Action to More MLP Team Markets Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) and FanDuel Sports Network today announced a local distribution agreement that will provide TV and streaming coverage of select 2025 Orlando Squeeze and Miami Pickleball Club matches across the…
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Major League Pickleball and Gray Media Announce Local Media Partnerships to Provide Expanded 2025 MLP Event Distribution in Multiple Team Markets
Collection of Atlanta Bouncers, Carolina Hogs, Columbus Sliders, and St. Louis Shock Matches to Air Locally This Season Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) and Gray Media today announced local media partnerships that will provide expanded distribution in multiple MLP team markets during the 2025 season, bringing thrilling, professional coed team pickleball to local…
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Major League Pickleball and Toray Industries, Inc. Announce Sponsorship Agreement
Toray - A Pro Tennis Title Partner for Over 40 Years - Becomes MLP's First Ever Asia-Based PartnerMajor League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) and Japanese materials manufacturer Toray Industries, Inc. today announced an agreement naming Toray a platinum partner with Kitchen branding at the professional, coed, team pickleball league’s events. This partnership makes Toray…
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MLP Columbus – Schedule of Matches
Major League Pickleball today announced the full match schedule overview for MLP Columbus presented by The James at Ohio State - May 1-4 - the league's second 2025 regular season event that will feature nine Premier teams in action. All times in the below grid are Eastern Time (ET). All matches will be available on…
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Major League Pickleball and DoorDash Announce Multi-Year Official Title Sponsorship, Rebranding the Professional, Coed, Team Pickleball League as “MLP presented by DoorDash”
MLP Team Owners Dude Perfect Joined By Pro Pickleball Superstars Anna Bright and Tyson McGuffin To Celebrate New Partnership in Viral Social Media VideoMajor League Pickleball (MLP) and DoorDash today announced a multi-year official league title sponsorship that rebrands pro pickleball’s preeminent coed team league as MLP presented by DoorDash. MLP team owners Dude Perfect…
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MLP Orlando – Schedule of Matches
Major League Pickleball today announced the full match schedule overview for MLP Orlando - Apr. 24-27 - the league's 2025 season-opening event that will feature all 16 Premier Level teams in action. All times in the below grid are Eastern Time (ET). All matches will be available on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App, in addition…
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Major League Pickleball to Introduce New “Saturday Night and Sunday Night Pickleball” Showcases for 2025 Season
Best Teams to Face Off in Marquee Weekend Evening Matchups at Each MLP Event Major League Pickleball (MLP) today announced the creation of Saturday Night and Sunday Night Pickleball, a brand new showcase of premium matchups featuring both on-site and viewer enhancements - including an elevated, thrilling crowd atmosphere - at every 2025 MLP event.…
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MLP 2025 Trade Window #2 Updates
Major League Pickleball will track all trades that take place during Trade Window #2 in this blog post. Trade Window #2 opened Tuesday, Mar. 4, and will close Wednesday, Jul. 16, at 10 p.m. ET. Mar. 18 Updates: Trade Mar. 13 Updates: Trade Mar. 11 Updates: Trade #1 Trade #2 Mar. 5 Updates: Trade #1…
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2025 MLP Challenger Level Free Agency Draft Results
The MLP Challenger Level Free Agency Draft is taking place Monday, March 3, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. Live results will be updated below. A draft recap and 2025 season preview show will be published on MLP's YouTube Channel at 7 p.m. ET. The six Challenger teams will remain at four players (two male, two…
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2025 MLP Premier Level Free Agency Draft Results
The MLP Premier Level Free Agency Draft is taking place Sunday, March 2, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. Live results will be updated below. A draft recap and 2025 season preview show will air live on Pickleball TV at 7 p.m. ET. The 16 Premier Level teams will fill out their 2025 season rosters via…
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Major League Pickleball 2025 Free Agency Drafts FAQ
Here's what you need to know ahead of the 2025 Premier (Sun, Mar. 2) and Challenger (Mon, Mar. 3) Free Agency Drafts. Follow along on the MLP website & social media, and tune-in to Pickleballtv at 7 p.m. ET for a full recap on both days. Q: What are the 2025 MLP Free Agency Drafts?A:…
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Major League Pickleball Announces 2025 Player Keepers
Major League Pickleball today announced 2025 player keepers and drops for all 22 teams. All teams were required to drop at least one (1) player from their roster as of Sunday, Feb. 16. In order to be eligible to be kept, a player was required to meet all of these conditions: Rosters at both levels…
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MLP 2025 Trade Window #1 Updates
Major League Pickleball has announced all trades from Trade Window #1 - which closed Saturday, Feb. 15, at 10 p.m. ET - within this post. All teams will declare their keepers - dropping at least one player; keeper eligibility outlined in the 2025 MLP Competition Structure - on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. ET…
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VIDEO: Parris Todd and Hunter Johnson Share Their Secrets on Playing Pickleball with a Romantic Partner
Although they have different recollections of how they met and fell in love, professional pickleball stars Parris Todd and Hunter Johnson have more experience than anyone when it comes to surviving and thriving as partners on the pickleball court. In the following video, the couple - who was just featured alongside Catherine O’Hara and Willem Dafoe in a Michelob Ultra Super Bowl Commercial…
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MLP Announces Participating Teams at 2025 Regular Season Events
Major League Pickleball (MLP) today announced the full list of participating teams at each 2025 regular season event. Each team will participate in five (5) regular season events, playing 25 total regular season matches. Additionally, all teams will play in the Mid-Season Tournament. By team: Individual daily match schedules will be shared at least 30…
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The Collegiate Pickleball Tour Set to Crown the Best College Pickleball Teams in the Country with $100,000 Prize Purse up for Grabs
In a watershed moment for the growth of pickleball at colleges and universities across the country, The Collegiate Pickleball Tour begins 2025 as a joint venture between the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) and the United Pickleball Association (UPA). The collaboration will elevate collegiate pickleball through new opportunities for athletes as well as a generous…
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Australian Pickleball Stars Tom Evans & Helena Spiridis Set to Compete on the World’s Premier Pickleball Pro Tour and League – the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball in the USA
DALLAS, January 27, 2025 - Australian pickleball stars Tom Evans & Helena Spiridis have signed exclusive contracts with the United Pickleball Association in the United States - which consists of the Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour) and Major League Pickleball (MLP). As the premier entities of professional pickleball, the PPA Tour and MLP have exclusive…
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Major League Pickleball’s AZ Drive Sells Controlling Stake at Over $10 Million Team Valuation to Group Headlined by Charles Darling and Tim Fyke of Proton Sports, Former NFL QB Jake Plummer, and Financial Professional Jeff Tsao
Proton - An Innovative, Arizona-Based, Paddle Brand - Becomes Latest Brand To Deepen Ties With An MLP Team At The Ownership Level Major League Pickleball (MLP) today announced that the AZ Drive have sold a controlling stake in the team at a valuation of over $10 million to a group highlighted by Charles Darling and…
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Major League Pickleball Announces Competition Structure Updates and 2025 League Calendar for Player Keepers, Free Agency, Waiver Wire, and Trade Deadline
Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) today announced competition structure updates and key league operations dates for player acquisitions and roster moves throughout the 2025 MLP season, which will begin in Orlando, FL at the USTA National Campus, Apr. 24-27. In the most noteworthy new twist starting in 2025, the 16 Premier Level teams will…
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Pro Pickleball Continues to Explode: PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball Have Best Year Ever in 2024
Dallas, TX, December 19, 2024 - The 2024 pro pickleball season will be remembered as a pinnacle year that has set the trajectory for continued growth and success for years to come. Beginning with the watershed merger between the two top pickleball entities, Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, the season saw the…
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Major League Pickleball Announces 2025 Season Schedule – 10 Regular Season Events, Mid-Season Tournament, Two-Week Playoffs, and MLP Cup
All MLP Regular Season Events To Be Played April-August & in Team Markets For the First Time Collection of 2025 MLP Events To Also Feature Registered Amateur Play Events;Details & Registration Now Available Through Pickleball Brackets Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) today announced the league’s 2025 events schedule, a combination of 10 regular season…
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2024 MLP Season Award Winners Announced – Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player at the Premier and Challenger Levels
The 2024 MLP Season Award Winners have been decided! In a historic year that introduced Major League Pickleball's first-ever regular season format, fans, pickleball media, and MLP team executives cast their votes to recognize the game-changers, breakout stars, and consistent performers who defined the 2024 season. Congratulations to the inaugural award winners on their standout…
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PPA Asia and MLP Asia Set to Launch, Bringing World-Class Pro Pickleball to the World’s Most Populous Continent
Dallas, TX (November 25, 2024) – The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) and Major League Pickleball (MLP) are thrilled to announce the formation of PPA Asia and MLP Asia – in a significant milestone for the highest level of pickleball on a global scale. Asia joins the roster of regions hosting premier pickleball events and…
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Major League Pickleball Crowns 2024 Premier Level Champions – Dallas Flash, Featuring Siblings JW and Jorja Johnson, Hurricane Tyra Black, and Augie Ge
No. 3 Seed Dallas Defeats No. 1 New Jersey 5s in Sunday’s FinalsAfter Beating No. 2 St. Louis Shock in Friday and Saturday’s Semifinals Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) today crowned the No. 3 seed Dallas Flash as the inaugural season-long champions of the world’s preeminent coed team pickleball league, following their victory over…
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Vulcan MLP Playoffs Orlando – Player Substitutions
The Atlanta Bouncers’ Jaume Martinez Vich (approved absence - personal matter) will be replaced by Anderson Scarpa for participating matches in Orlando. Scarpa was the 33rd overall selection of the 2024 Challenger Level Draft (Las Vegas Night Owls) and has played in a total of five events for Las Vegas, Texas, and New York. Additionally,…
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Major League Pickleball Announces 2024 MLP Playoffs Matchups and Match Schedule For Semifinals and Finals in Orlando, Nov. 22-24
World’s Best Pros in Action for Thrilling Coed Team Pickleball Action;MLP’s Season-Long Premier and Challenger Level Champions To Be Crowned Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) today announced Semifinals and Finals matchups and schedules for the Vulcan MLP Playoffs Orlando, which will be held at the USTA National Campus, Nov. 22-24. Tickets are now available.…
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Major League Pickleball Announces 2024 MLP Playoffs Matchups and Schedules, Beginning with Premier and Challenger Level Quarterfinals in Dallas, Nov. 1-3
World’s Best Pros in Action for Thrilling Coed Team Pickleball Action;2024 Season-Ending Champions To Be Crowned in Orlando, Nov. 22-24 Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) today announced the matchups and schedules for the 2024 MLP Playoffs, which will be held in Dallas (Premier and Challenger Level Quarterfinals at Brookhaven Country Club, Nov. 1-3, leading…
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2024 MLP Playoffs Field Set Following Conclusion of Regular Season
It has been a landmark year for MLP and a thrilling regular season. The completion of Edward Jones MLP Miami means that the 2024 MLP Playoffs take center stage, beginning this Friday in Dallas! The top six teams at each level have earned playoff spots, with the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds receiving byes…
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Major League Pickleball Announces 2024 MLP Playoffs Structure and Format, Featuring “Best-of-Three Matches” Series for Each Round
Premier and Challenger Level Quarterfinals to be Held in Dallas, Nov. 1-3;Semifinals and Finals to be Held in Orlando, Nov. 22-24 Top Two Seeds at Each Level to Receive Byes Into the Semifinals;Four Challenger Level Semifinalist Teams to Earn Promotion to Premier Level for 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) today announced the structure…
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MLP Miami – Event FAQ
See below for answers to frequently asked questions about MLP Miami, October 24-27. What time do the doors open every day?Doors will open 1 hour before matches start each day. View the daily schedule HERE. What is the address and parking situation at the venue? Venue Address: Miami Fairgrounds | 10901 SW 24th St, Miami,…
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Edward Jones MLP Miami to Showcase Pro Pickleball’s Best Players and Unique Coed Team in Major League Pickleball’s First-Ever Event in Miami, Oct. 24-27
Final Regular Season Event of Season to Determine 2024 MLP Playoffs Field Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) will showcase the world's top players and professional coed pickleball teams battling it out in the league’s culminating 2024 regular season event when Edward Jones MLP Miami comes to the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center, Thursday, Oct.…
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MLP Las Vegas- Event FAQ
See below for answers to frequently asked questions about MLP Las Vegas, October 14-16. What time do the doors open every day?Doors will open 1 hour before matches start each day. View the daily schedule HERE. What is the address and parking situation at the venue? Venue Address: Darling Tennis Center 7901 W Washington Ave Las…
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MLP Announces Pick Order and Live Results for Waiver Period 3
MLP today announced the pick order for Waiver Period 3, with Premier scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, beginning at Noon ET, and Challenger scheduled for Thursday, October 3, beginning at Noon ET, with picks being made every 15 minutes. The full waiver order is determined using this process (from lowest to highest), to account for…
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2024 MLP Trade Deadline Recap
Please note the following player trades, which officially mark the end of player trades for the 2024 MLP season. Trade #1 Trade #2 Trade #3 Trade #4 Trade #5 The order of selections for Waiver Period #3 will be shared tomorrow, with Premier Waivers running on Wednesday, and Challenger Waivers on Thursday.
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MLP Virginia Beach – Event FAQ
See below for answers to frequently asked questions about MLP Virginia Beach, September 26-29. What time do the doors open every day?Doors will open 1 hour before matches start each day. View the daily schedule HERE. What is the parking situation at the venue? Venue Address: Pickleball Virginia Beach: 928 S Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach,…
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Major League Pickleball Takes Over New York City Ahead of First Ever Pro Pickleball Event in the Big Apple
Thrilling Coed Team Professional Pickleball Action Comes to CityPickle atWollman Rink in Iconic Central Park, This Thursday-Sunday;Limited Event Tickets Remain at Tixr.com In celebration of Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) bringing the world's top players and professional coed pickleball teams to NYC for the very first time (this Thursday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 22), the league…
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MLP New York City – Event FAQ
See below for answers to frequently asked questions about MLP New York City, September 19-22. What time do the doors open every day?Doors will open 1 hour before matches start each day. View the daily schedule HERE. How do I get to the venue? Venue Address: CityPickle at Wollman Rink in Central Park, 830 5th…
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Major League Pickleball by Margaritaville and the Carvana PPA Tour Set to Bring the World’s Best Pro and Amateur Pickleball to Virginia Beach
Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) and the Carvana PPA Tour - the leading professional team-based pickleball league and the premier individual, rankings-based tour, respectively - are thrilled to announce back-to-back tournaments in Virginia Beach, both hosted at Pickleball Virginia Beach, coming September 26-October 6. The highly anticipated events will provide a hallmark showcase of…
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Major League Pickleball to Showcase Pro Pickleball’s Best Players and Unique Coed Team Format in New York City for the First Time, September 19-22
Superstars Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, and Olympic Gold Medalist Jack Sock To Be in Action at MLP New York City, Hosted at CityPickle at Wollman Rink in Iconic Central Park Tickets Available via Tixr.com;Media Credential Requests Now Being Accepted Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) will feature the world's top players and professional coed…
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MLP Leadership Update
MLP today announced that CEO Bruce Popko is departing the organization at the end of the month. As a result, the UPA Executive team will be taking on Bruce’s responsibilities. UPA has already started the process of identifying key hires to manage MLP owner and Board of Governors relations, as well as MLP’s on-court product,…
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MLP Announces Pick Order and Live Results for Waiver Period 2
MLP today announced the pick order for Waiver Period 2, with Premier scheduled for Thursday, August 8, beginning at Noon ET, and Challenger scheduled for Friday, August 9, beginning at Noon ET, with picks being made every 15 minutes. First, some trade and other transaction news: Aug. 7: the LA Mad Drops have acquired Anderson…
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MLP Kansas City – Event FAQ
See below for answers to frequently asked questions about MLP Kansas City, August 3-5. Where will matches be live streamed?All matches will have live coverage, according to the following schedule: *PickleballTV is available on these platforms: Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Plex, and Fubo. What is the parking situation at the…
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Major League Pickleball Announces Vulcan as League’s Official Ball
All MLP League and Team Events to Use VPRO FLIGHT Ball,Beginning at This Week’s Vulcan MLP Salt Lake City by Margaritaville in Utah Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) today announced that Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. has been named the league’s official ball, supplying the VPRO FLIGHT at all MLP league and team events. The…
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Vulcan MLP Salt Lake City by Margaritaville – Event FAQ
See below for answers to frequently asked questions about Vulcan MLP Salt Lake City by Margaritaville. Where will matches be live streamed?All matches will have live coverage, according to the following schedule: *PickleballTV is available on these platforms: Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Plex, and Fubo. What is the parking situation…
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Major League Pickleball and DUPR Partner to Launch MLP’s Amateur Events Under Minor League Pickleball Brand and Format
Minor League Pickleball at MLP Virginia Beach to Be Inaugural Event, September 28-29 MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) and DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) today announced a partnership to launch MLP’s schedule of amateur events - which will operate alongside several 2024 MLP events, starting with MLP Virginia Beach in September - under Minor League Pickleball…
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Roster Moves and Transactions for Vulcan MLP Salt Lake City by Margaritaville
Please note the following transactions, which are official for Vulcan MLP Salt Lake City by Margaritaville: Utah acquires Connor Garnett from Columbus in exchange for Jay Devilliers Carolina acquires Brooke Buckner from Columbus in exchange for Andrea Koop Orlando receives approved absence designation for Vivienne David; Milan Rane acquired on loan from Miami Los Angeles…
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Major League Pickleball Announces Match Schedule for “MLP Kansas City”
MLP today announced the match schedule for MLP Kansas City, the league's first-ever event in the state of Kansas, which will be held at Elite Tennis and Wellness (14481 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66223). Tickets are on-sale via Tixr.com. The event will showcase 15 of MLP's 22 teams competing for standings points and a…
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United Pickleball Association (UPA) Announces Further International Expansion via Five 2025 PPA Tour Events in Australia, India, Canada, Asia and Europe
DALLAS, TX, July 18, 2024 - The United Pickleball Association (UPA), the leader in growing, organizing, and presenting professional and amateur pickleball, has announced a new series of international events that will expand the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball’s reach via a united international competition circuit. The events will also bring many of the…
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Major League Pickleball Announces Match Schedule for “Vulcan MLP Salt Lake City by Margaritaville”
MLP today announced the match schedule for Vulcan MLP Salt Lake City by Margaritaville, the league's first-ever event in the state of Utah, which will be held at The PICKLR Kaysville (559 Deseret Dr, Kaysville, UT 84037). Tickets are on-sale via Tixr.com. The event will showcase 14 of MLP's 22 teams competing for standings points…
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“Advil Targeted Relief MLP Mid-Season Tournament” Schedule Update for Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 10
Due to expected rain in the forecast, the scheduled matches for Wednesday, July 10, will now be played at All In Pickleball Gym (400 76th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315; located roughly 12 miles from Belknap Park), beginning at 1 p.m. ET and using the Followed By format on one court. The updated match…
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MLP Announces Player Substitutes for “Advil Targeted Relief MLP Mid-Season Tournament”
MLP today announced several player substitutions for this week's inaugural mid-season event in Grand Rapids, Mich.: On-site player alternates will include: The event begins Wednesday, July 10, and runs through Sunday, July 14, with coverage across ESPN2, Tennis Channel, Pickleball TV, and MLP's YouTube Channel.
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“Advil Targeted Relief MLP Mid-Season Tournament” Match Schedule Announced
MLP today announced the match schedule for the Advil Targeted Relief MLP Mid-Season Tournament, coming to Grand Rapids, Mich., July 10-14. Both the Premier and Challenger brackets follow the schedule grid. The inaugural event will feature all 22 MLP franchises competing in double elimination brackets to crown event champions at both the Premier and Challenger…
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Major League Pickleball Announces Advil as Exclusive and Official Pain Reliever in Multi-Year Partnership Agreement
Partnership to Launch with Advil Serving as MLP’s First-Ever Event Title Sponsor -Advil Targeted Relief MLP Mid-Season Tournament - July 10-14 in Grand Rapids, MI MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) and Advil, a leader in innovative and effective pain relief solutions, today announced Advil as the Exclusive and Official Pain Reliever of MLP. The multi-year partnership…
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MLP Announces Multiple Trades
MLP today announced multiple trades ahead of Waiver Period #1: MLP Waiver Period #1 will take place today (Premier) and tomorrow (Challenger), beginning at Noon ET on both days.
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MLP Announces Pick Order and Live Results for Waiver Period 1
MLP today announced the pick order for Waiver Period 1, with Premier scheduled for Thursday, June 20, beginning at Noon ET, and Challenger scheduled for Friday, June 21, beginning at Noon ET, with picks being made every 15 minutes. The full waiver order is determined using this process (from lowest to highest), to account for…
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2024 MLP Washington D.C. – Event FAQ
See below for answers to frequently asked questions about MLP Washington D.C.. DOWNLOAD THE FAN GUIDE HERE Where will MLP Washington D.C. be live streamed?All matches will have live coverage, according to the following schedule: *PickleballTV is available on these platforms: Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Plex, and Fubo. What is…
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MLP’s Seattle Pioneers Rebrand as the Carolina Pickleball Club
The Seattle Pioneers are going to Carolina, permanently, as the newly renamed Carolina Pickleball Club. Starting with their debut MLP event later this week at MLP Washington D.C., Ben Johns, Collin Johns, Jessie Irvine, and Andrea Koop will be playing for the Carolina Pickleball Club. More news and updates to come throughout the week. Follow…
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MLP Game Play Updates Ahead of MLP Washington D.C.
Major League Pickleball today shared updates to game play ahead of MLP Washington D.C., with the 2024 MLPlay Rules Guide available here. Winning on serve: MLP is making a small modification to match scoring, beginning with MLP Washington D.C. - games must now be won on serve. Winning point thresholds will stay the same as…
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UPA Rules and Regulations – Infraction Update 5.28.24
Competition and fair play are among the highest priorities for the UPA. Both Major League Pickleball and the PPA Tour have a clear code of conduct and rules to protect the integrity of the game and ensure a level and fair playing field for all competitors. There is no place in pickleball for those who…
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MLP Washington D.C.: Match Times & Court Assignments
MLP by Margaritaville today announced the match times and court assignments for the second event of the 2024 season: MLP Washington D.C., with tickets now available. The event will feature a collection of 15 teams in action, with a total of 34 matches scheduled over four days of exciting MLP action! Comprehensive coverage of MLP…
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MLP Atlanta Update
A paddle failed testing at MLP Atlanta due to a foreign substance detected before the paddle was used in any matches. MLP does not believe this is related to a manufacturing defect. MLP will further analyze the paddle to learn as much information as possible. The MLP team and player have been notified.
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2024 MLP Atlanta – Event FAQ
See below for answers to frequently asked questions about MLP Atlanta. DOWNLOAD THE FAN GUIDE HERE Where will MLP Atlanta be live streamed? Championship Court matches will be live streamed on Pickleball TVPickleballTV is available on these platforms: Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Plex, and Fubo. Grandstand Court matches will air…
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Major League Pickleball Announces 2024 Competition Structure
MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) today announced the competition structure (below) and Rules Guide for the 2024 season, which begins this Thursday, May 9, with MLP Atlanta. 2024 MLP Events The 2024 MLP by Margaritaville season schedule will consist of 11 total weeks of events, hosted across nine different states and Washington, D.C., to bring Major…
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Major League Pickleball Welcomes Seven New Partners for 2024 Season and Beyond
New Partners Highlighted by Beverage, Health, and Wellness Brands MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) today announced new partnership agreements with seven national companies, who become official league sponsors starting with the 2024 season: Each of the new partners will activate at a select number of MLP’s 11-event 2024 schedule. Blueberries, promoted by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry…
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MLP Atlanta: Match Times & Court Assignments
MLP by Margaritaville today announced the match times and court assignments for the first event of the 2024 season: MLP Atlanta, with tickets now available. The event will feature a collection of 17 teams in action, with a total of 34 matches scheduled over four days of exciting MLP action! Championship Court matches will be…
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MLP Atlanta: Daily Matchups Announced
MLP today announced the daily matchups for MLP Atlanta, May 9-12, with tickets available now! Match times and court assignments will be shared closer to the start of the event. Match DateTeam ATeam BLevelThu, May 9Florida SmashBay Area BreakersChallengerThu, May 9Frisco PandasBay Area BreakersChallengerThu, May 9Frisco PandasSocal Hard EightsChallengerThu, May 9NY HustlersColumbus SlidersPremierThu, May 9Columbus…
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BREAKING NEWS: PREMIER LEVEL TRADE
Major League Pickleball today announced the first trade of the 2024 season: Tyson McGuffin has been acquired by the Orlando Squeeze from the Utah Black Diamonds in exchange for Jay Devilliers and $50,000.
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2024 MLP Challenger Level Draft Results
The MLP Challenger Level Draft took place Wednesday, April 3, beginning at 6 p.m. ET. The 10 Challenger Level teams filled out their 2024 season rosters via a four round, snake format draft. The Challenger Draft Order was randomly selected with teams picking in order from 1-10 in Rounds 1 and 3 and in reverse…
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2024 MLP Premier Level Draft Results
The MLP Premier Level Draft took place Tuesday, April 3, beginning at 6 p.m. ET. Live coverage of the first two hours was provided on Pickleball TV and the MLP and PPA YouTube Channels. The 12 Premier Level teams filled out their 2024 season rosters via a dynamic-bidding selection process. All teams received a maximum…
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MLP Teams Update
United Pickleball Association (UPA) is reducing its MLP Challenger Level division by two teams for the 2024 season. These teams, Austin Pickleballers and Milwaukee Mashers, are being acquired by UPA. On the heels of the recent merger of MLP and PPA, UPA has been empowered to make thoughtful investments as it scales its platform with…
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MLP Announces 2024 Challenger Level Draft Order
The upcoming 2024 Challenger Level Draft on April 3 will operate under the snake format, with teams picking in order from 1-12 in Rounds 1 and 3 and in reverse 12-1 order in Rounds 2 and 4. The Challenger Draft Order was randomly selected (represents the order in odd-numbered rounds; this will reverse in even-numbered…
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MLP by Margaritaville Announces Dates and Formats for 2024 Premier Level and Challenger Level Drafts
Premier Level Draft to Use Dynamic Bidding Process and be Held Tuesday, April 2;Challenger Level Draft to be Snake Format and Scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) today announced the dates and formats for the upcoming 2024 Drafts for both the Premier Level - Tuesday, April 2, at 6 p.m.…
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MLP by Margaritaville Announces Updated 2024 Event Schedule
MLP to Feature Eight Regular Season Events,Mid-Season Tournament, and Two Rounds of 2024 MLP Playoffs MLP by Margaritaville (Major League Pickleball) today announced the updated 2024 schedule of events, the first official league news following the closing of the merger with the Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour). The 2024 MLP schedule will feature 11 total…
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PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball Close Merger
The leading professional pickleball organizations the Carvana PPA Tour (“PPA Tour”) and MLP by Margaritaville (“MLP”) announced today the completion of their previously announced merger and the formation of a unified and definitive professional pickleball holding company. The consolidation of the two entities is backed by a $75 million investment from private equity firm SC…
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Major League Pickleball Announces 2024 Premier Level Teams
Ahead of Closing its Merger with PPA Tour, MLP Team Owners Commit to Meaningful Investment in Their Teams via Dutch Auction to Determine League Levels Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) today announced the 2024 year-long breakdown by level for its 24 franchises, who will be evenly split between the Premier and Challenger Levels. In…
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MLP SEASON 2 PLAYOFFS: DAY 2 RECAP – CHALLENGER AND PREMIER LEVEL FINALS
Day 2 Recap With crisp coastal air and sunny conditions at Life Time Rancho San Clemente, it was a picture perfect day to wrap up Season 2 of MLP 2023. The year's culminating event delivered pickleball excellence and memorable moments from four of this season's most dominant teams. The SoCal Hard Eights completed the trifecta…
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MLP SEASON 2 PLAYOFFS: DAY 1 RECAP – CHALLENGER AND PREMIER LEVEL MATCHES
Day 1 Recap The MLP Season 2 Playoffs got underway at Life Time Rancho San Clemente in sunny Southern California. With the competing Challenger and Premier Level teams vying for their Season 2 titles, today's match play was full of elite pickleball, first-class teamwork, and that signature MLP magic. Following a hard-fought match against the…
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MLP Season 2 Playoffs – FAQ
See below for answers to frequently asked questions about the Season 2 Playoffs, which will be held at Life Time Rancho San Clemente on Monday and Tuesday, December 4 and 5. How much do tickets cost and how can I reserve them?Fans interested in attending the Season 2 Playoffs can reserve free tickets at this…
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Schedule Update – 2023 Season 2 Playoffs
MLP by Margaritaville has modified December’s scheduled MLP SoCal - the final planned event of 2023 - to the two-day Season 2 Playoffs, now taking place Monday, Dec. 4, and Tuesday, Dec. 5. MLP is extremely excited to crown the Season 2 Premier and Challenger Level champions while we also continue vital integration planning with…
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MLP DALLAS: DAY 4 RECAP – PREMIER LEVEL SEMIFINALS AND FINAL
Day 4 Recap Pickleball prowess and elite teamwork were on full display during Championship Sunday! After #1 Orlando and #2 D.C. made it out of their Semifinal matches in 3 games each, their last battle against each other was a thrilling re-match of MLP Atlanta. Ultimately, the D.C. Pickleball Team were crowned MLP Dallas Premier…
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MLP DALLAS: DAY 3 RECAP – PREMIER LEVEL GROUP PLAY AND QUARTERFINALS PLUS CHALLENGER LEVEL FINALS
Day 3 Recap What an electric Saturday of pro pickleball action at Brookhaven Country Club! From chest-bumping, joy-jumping celebrations to frustrated paddle slams, emotions ran high as players gave today's high-stakes competition their all. Premier Level Group Play matches wrapped up this morning. Strong finishes from the Columbus Sliders, Miami Pickleball Club, Brooklyn Aces, and…
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MLP DALLAS: DAY 2 RECAP – PREMIER LEVEL GROUP PLAY AND CHALLENGER LEVEL PLAYOFFS
Day 2 Recap That's a wrap for Day 2! Premier Level Group Play matches got underway on this sunny Friday morning, followed by the excitement of Challenger Level Playoffs. With temperatures and crowd noise on the rise, the enthusiasm at Brookhaven Country Club was palpable throughout the day. Premier Level Teams played two games apiece…
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MLP DALLAS: DAY 1 SCORES RECAP – CHALLENGER LEVEL GROUP PLAY
Day 1 Recap Good evening from Dallas, Texas! After the first day of Challenger Level Group Play matches, the California BLQK Bears, New York Hustlers, Los Angeles Mad Drops, and Frisco Panda advanced to Friday’s Challenger Quarterfinals, while the SoCal Hard Eights and St. Louis Shock secured byes and will return for Challenger Semifinals on…
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Carvana PPA Tour and MLP by Margaritaville Jointly Release Integrated 2024 Schedule in First Major Move Since Announcing Plans to Merge
Total of 34 Combined and Standalone Events Across the U.S.Will Bring Pro Pickleball to More Fans Than Ever Before MLP by Margaritaville (Major League Pickleball) and the Carvana PPA Tour today announced the combined 2024 schedule of events in the first landmark news since the entities officially announced plans to merge and create a unified…
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Major League Pickleball Announces The Botanist Islay Dry Gin as League’s Official Gin Partner
Multi-Year Agreement to Feature The Botanist at League Events Throughout 2023 and 2024 Major League Pickleball and The Botanist Islay Dry Gin have partnered to announce an exciting new multi-year agreement marking the league’s first Official Gin Partnership. This partnership pairs The Botanist, one of the top high-end gins in the market, with Major League…
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MLP Dallas – Event FAQ
See below for answers to frequently asked questions about MLP Dallas. What is the parking situation at Brookhaven Country Club?There is no on-site parking at Brookhaven Country Club. All attendees should park in the designated off-site parking lot at Dallas Community College (Brookhaven Campus) and take one of the recurring shuttles to the venue. Shuttles…
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MLP Dallas – Match Schedule Announced
Major League Pickleball today announced the full match schedule for MLP Dallas, Nov. 2-5. View Downloadable PDF Of Schedule Tickets are now available, and comprehensive live streaming coverage of the event can be found on MLP’s official YouTube Channel, with additional distribution on Tennis Channel, AXS TV, and MSG Networks.
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Major League Pickleball Statement
Steve Kuhn has resigned from his leadership positions with Major League Pickleball. We thank him for his numerous contributions as founder of MLP and bringing professional pickleball to the forefront of sports. MLP will continue to fuel the growth of our league and teams with the ideal combination of players, owners, and partners.
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MLP Dallas – Group Draws Announced
The Premier and Challenger Level Group Draws have been announced for the league's next event, MLP Dallas, Nov. 2-5 (tickets now available): Premier Level Challenger Level The individual match schedule will be announced soon.
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Oct. 6 Challenger Level Shuffle Draft Recap
The picks are in! The Oct. 6 Challenger Level Shuffle Draft is complete. Roster moves for MLP Dallas are as follows: Round 1 Round 2 Additional Transactions Los Angeles Mad Drops picked up Cierra Gaytan-Leach as a substitute for Brooke Buckner, who will miss event two of Season 2
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Player Pool Announced for Oct. 6 Challenger Level Shuffle Draft
The available draft pool for tomorrow's Challenger Level Shuffle Draft, which will impact rosters for MLP Dallas (Nov. 2-5) can be found below. The pool is broken up into two tables – Women and Men – and sorted top to bottom by highest Doubles DUPR. Team pick order: WOMEN RankFull NameDoubles DUPRDoubles Half-LifeDUPR SinglesSingles Half-LifeDoubles…
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Major League Pickleball Relocates Next Event to Dallas, Nov. 2-5
MLP Dallas to Be Played on Front End of Largest Pickleball Event Ever,2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour, Nov. 5-12 MLP by Margaritaville is proud to announce that the league’s next event (Nov. 2-5) will be relocating in order to play back-to-back with pickleball’s premier event - the…
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MLP ATLANTA: DAY 4 RECAP – PREMIER LEVEL SEMIFINALS AND FINAL
Day 4 Recap Peachtree Corners was jumping with Sunday funday pickleball energy! The tournament culminated with Premier Level Semifinals, featuring Arizona vs. Orlando, followed by Miami vs. D.C. before playoff darlings Orlando and D.C. battled it out for ultimate MLP Atlanta bragging rights. On a sun-drenched court, the Orlando Squeeze were crowned 2023 MLP Atlanta…
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MLP ATLANTA: DAY 3 RECAP – PREMIER LEVEL ROUND 3 AND QUARTERFINALS PLUS CHALLENGER LEVEL FINAL
Day 3 Recap Saturday began with six Premier Level Round 3 matches in the Georgia sunshine, followed by the Challenger Level Final, and wrapped up with Premier Level Quarterfinals under the lights. The SoCal Hard Eights were crowned the 2023 MLP Atlanta Challenger Level Champions, with the Challenger Level MVP title awarded to the team's…
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MLP ATLANTA: DAY 2 RECAP – PREMIER LEVEL GROUP STAGE PLAY AND CHALLENGER QUARTER AND SEMIFINALS
Day 2 Recap Happy Friday from Peachtree Corners, Georgia! Here’s a recap of today's exciting pro pickleball action. The day began with intense and sustained Premier Level Group Stage Play, during which four matches went to a Dreambreaker as new teammates took the MLP tournament courts together for the first time since July's draft. All…
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MLP ATLANTA: DAY 1 RECAP – CHALLENGER LEVEL GROUP STAGE PLAY
Day 1 Recap Good evening from Peachtree Corners, Georgia! Below is a quick recap of the first day of MLP Atlanta, featuring Challenger Level Group Stage Play. The California BLQK Bears, New Jersey 5s, New York Hustlers, and Seattle Pioneers advanced to Friday’s Challenger Quarterfinals, while the SoCal Hard Eights and Las Vegas Night Owls…
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Major League Pickleball Founder Steve Kuhn To Become Minority Owner in Majority of MLP Teams
Major League Pickleball Owners Come Together to Acknowledge Founder Major League Pickleball (MLP) today announced that Steve Kuhn will become a minority owner in the majority of its teams. Kuhn founded Major League Pickleball in 2021 and has since been an innovative leader and steward of the league, shepherding it to explosive growth in just…
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Major League Pickleball Welcomes Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc as League’s First Official Wine Partner
Multi-Year Agreement to Feature Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc Being Sold at MLP Events,Beginning with League’s 2023 Season 2 Kickoff – MLP Atlanta – Sept. 21-24 Major League Pickleball (MLP) and Nobilo Wines have joined forces to announce an exciting new multi-year agreement making this amazing Sauvignon Blanc the league’s first Official Wine Partner. MLP’s rapid business…
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Major League Pickleball and Carvana PPA Tour Announce Full Merger to Form a Unified Professional Pickleball Organization
Merger of Two Largest Pro Pickleball Organizations Is Backed By $50M Investment Led By Private Equity Firm SC Holdings and Financier/MLP Team Owner Al Tylis, Along with PPA Tour Owner Tom Dundon and Various MLP Team Owners Today, leading professional pickleball organizations MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) and Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour) announced an agreement…
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Major League Pickleball Expands Into Australia with First International Partnership
Pacific Pickleball League Teams Format to Rebrand as Major League Pickleball Australia;First Event Scheduled for This Weekend, Sept. 8-10, in Brisbane Major League Pickleball (MLP) today announced their first international expansion through a partnership with Pacific Pickleball League (PPL). This strategic partnership will rebrand Pacific Pickleball’s teams format to Major League Pickleball Australia. Pacific Pickleball…
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