2024 MLP playoffs format announced: Major League Pickleball (MLP) has officially announced the structure and format for the highly anticipated 2024 MLP Playoffs, set to occur in Texas and Florida next month. The playoffs will feature the Premier and Challenger levels, showing some of the most competitive action in the sport.
Quarterfinals in Texas
The Premier and Challenger Level Quarterfinals will be held at the Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas, from November 1 to 3.
This segment of the playoffs will lead to the prestigious Lapiplasty UPA World Championships powered by Invited. Fans eager to witness the early playoff battles can purchase tickets for the Texas event, with seats available now.
Semifinals and Finals in Florida
Following the quarterfinals, the Premier and Challenger Level Semifinals and Finals will take place at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, from November 22-24.
Tickets for the Florida event are also on sale, providing fans the opportunity to witness the conclusion of the 2024 season and the crowning of champions.
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Playoff Format and Structure
In both levels of competition, the top six teams—based on regular season standings—will earn a playoff spot. The No. 1 and No. 2 seeds will receive byes, advancing directly to their respective semifinals.
Each playoff matchup will follow a best-of-three match format, with the first team to secure two victories advancing. During the quarterfinals, seeds No. 3 through No. 6 will compete, with the highest-ranked team (No. 3) selecting either the No. 5 or No. 6 seed as their opponent. The remaining team will face off against the No. 4 seed.
The higher-seeded team in each matchup will receive a strategic advantage, including first choice on all four coin toss decisions: Serve/receive, end selection, mixed doubles reaction, and gender doubles order. In the event of a series reaching a third match, the regular season coin toss process will apply.
Semifinals and Promotion Opportunities
During the semifinals, the No. 1 seed will choose their opponent, except for the No. 2 seed, adding a tactical edge to the proceedings. The higher-seeded team in all semifinal and final matchups will continue to receive first choice on coin flip decisions.
An exciting aspect of the Challenger Level playoffs is the potential for promotion. The four Challenger teams advancing to the semifinals will automatically earn promotion to the Premier Level for the 2025 season, raising the stakes for every match.
Coverage and Broadcast Information
The match grids for the 2024 MLP Playoffs will be released after the Edward Jones MLP Miami event, ensuring teams and fans know what’s coming next.
Fans who can’t attend in person can catch all the action live through ESPN2, Tennis Channel, Pickleballtv, and the MLP YouTube channel, offering extensive coverage of the entire playoff series.
News in Brief: 2024 MLP Playoffs Format Announced
Major League Pickleball has revealed the format for the 2024 MLP Playoffs, which will take place in Texas and Florida. The Premier Level and Challenger Level Quarterfinals will be held in Farmers Branch, Texas, from November 1-3, and the Semifinals and Finals will be played in Orlando, Florida, from November 22-24.
Six teams from each level will qualify, with No. 1 and No. 2 seeds receiving byes to the semifinals. Each playoff matchup is a best-of-three series, with the higher-seeded team gaining coin toss advantages. The event will be broadcast live on ESPN2, Tennis Channel, Pickleballtv, and YouTube.
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