Junior Major League Pickleball (Jr. MLP) brings the excitement of team- style pickleball to youth athletes across the country

ABOUT

Junior Major League Pickleball (Jr. MLP) brings the thrill of team-style pickleball to youth athletes nationwide. Designed for competitive junior players, Jr. MLP gives athletes the chance to team up, compete for the title of best in the league, and experience the fast-paced energy of MLP. It’s a high-level, yet fun environment where juniors can grow their game, build teamwork, and develop the skills that make champions—both on and off the court!

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire and develop youth athletes by teaching the fundamentals of pickleball, instilling teamwork, encouraging sportsmanship, and fostering a love for the game. Through skill development and community engagement, we aim to advance youth pickleball by creating lasting opportunities both on and off the court.

FORMAT

Jr.MLP will use the same MLPlay™ gameplay format, where boys and girls play together on a level playing court. In this format, team matches are composed of four games, with the first two (2) games being Junior Girls Doubles or Junior Boys Doubles, and the final two (2) games consisting of Junior Mixed Doubles. If teams are tied after the four (4) games, an innovative singles tiebreaker known as a DreamBreaker™ is played to determine the winner.
Jr. MLP Team Handbook

2026 SEASON

Jr. MLP will host five events from June to August:

June 12-13
Austin, TX
Austin Pickle Ranch

June 26-27
New York, NY
Sportime Randall's Island

July 17-18
Newport Beach, CA
Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach

August 7-8
Dallas, TX
Pickler Universe

August 14-15
San Diego, CA
Barnes Tennis Center

All DUPR 18 and DUPR 16 teams will qualify for playoffs. Seeding will be based on regular season standings and points and bracket will be double elimination.