Pickleball News & Updates

Five years in, Major League Pickleball reflects on milestones that have shaped the league and helped turn pickleball into a must-see professional sport. Take a look back at the highlights and transformation through the years.

2026 Season Schedule Highlighted By Expanded Playoffs, Regular Season Events Hosted in MLP Team Markets, Return of Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids, Mich., and the Regular Season Finale at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex MiLP and Jr. MLP Activations to Showcase Amateur Play Alongside Select 2026 MLP Events Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by…

Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) today announced that they have partnered with Owl AI - a sports technology company that is transforming how sports are judged, coached, and experienced - as a pioneer member of Owl AI’s trailblazer program, in which proprietary technologies will be used for automatic line calling and the league’s…

Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) today announced that they have partnered with Owl AI - a sports technology company that is transforming how sports are judged, coached, and experienced - as a pioneer member of Owl AI’s trailblazer program, in which proprietary technologies will be used for automatic line calling and the league’s…

Results from the Edward Jones MLP Cup - the final event of the 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) season.

Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) delivered the second-most watched professional pickleball match of all-time on any network, with Saturday’s DoorDash MLP Finals (Columbus Sliders vs. New Jersey 5s) broadcast on CBS drawing 433,000 average viewers, per Nielsen.

Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) delivered the second-most watched professional pickleball match of all-time on any network, with Saturday’s DoorDash MLP Finals (Columbus Sliders vs. New Jersey 5s) broadcast on CBS drawing 433,000 average viewers, per Nielsen.

Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) delivered the second-most watched professional pickleball match of all-time on any network, with Saturday’s DoorDash MLP Finals (Columbus Sliders vs. New Jersey 5s) broadcast on CBS drawing 433,000 average viewers, per Nielsen.

Major League Pickleball’s (MLP presented by DoorDash) Los Angeles Mad Drops (LAMD) have sold a controlling stake at a franchise valuation of $13 million to Mad Drippin SPV, LLC, headed by Alex Geesbreght, owner and operator of PRAX Leadership.

This weekend, the DoorDash MLP Finals – New York City powered by Toray take center stage at CityPickle at Wollman Rink in the heart of Central Park, Friday, Aug. 22–Sunday, Aug. 24.

The Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball presented by DoorDash (MLP) are excited to announce Jenius Bank™ - the digital banking division of SMBC MANUBANK, a member of the SMBC Group –  has joined as an official partner for the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball presented by DoorDash (MLP) throughout the balance…

Toray MLP Playoffs - San Diego (Aug. 15-17) Tickets On-Sale Now, Exclusively Through Tixr.comTickets for DoorDash MLP Finals - New York City, powered by Toray (Aug. 22-24) In Iconic Central Park Now Available Exclusively via TicketmasterRegistered Amateur Play Event in San Diego Expected to be Largest in MLP History Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by…

Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas - League’s Penultimate 2025 Regular Season Event - To Be Hosted At Pickler Universe, July 24-27 Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) today announced Advil - a leader in pain relief for over 40 years - as the title sponsor of Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas, set to take…

MLP Waivers #2 kicks off today with Premier Level teams making their selections on Monday, June 16 starting at Noon ET, followed by Challenger Level teams on Wednesday, June 18. The official waiver order is listed below. June 16 Premier Waivers To be eligible to make a claim, Premier teams were required to submit a…

Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) today announced that Edward Jones will serve as event title sponsor of four league events in 2025, including two regular season stops (Edward Jones MLP Phoenix & Edward Jones MLP San Clemente), the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament (Grand Rapids, Mich.), and November's Edward Jones MLP Cup (Dallas). Tickets for the Phoenix (May 29-June 1), San Clemente (June 26-29), and the Mid-Season Tournament (July 9-13)…

MLP Premier Waivers #1 were executed today. In order to be eligible to make a claim, a Premier team had to submit a bid by last Friday, May 9. The only team to submit a bid was the SoCal Hard Eights, who have claimed Roscoe Bellamy from the Columbus Sliders. SoCal then waived Ivan Jakovljevic as their corresponding roster move. To replace Bellamy,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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.

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…