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Stay informed with the latest buzz in Major League Pickleball through our MLP News category. From thrilling tournament results and rising stars to groundbreaking initiatives and community events, we bring you up-to-the-minute updates on all the action from the MLP courts. Major League Pickleball revolutionizes the sport with its dynamic team-based format, aiming to elevate pickleball by creating an engaging, competitive, and entertaining league. Founded in 2021, the league has rapidly gained popularity, setting a new standard for professional pickleball. With a unique format, including drafts and trades, and a season culminating in the MLP Championship, the league showcases top talent and provides unforgettable moments for fans. Through community partnerships and youth programs, MLP is committed to growing the sport and fostering inclusivity.

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Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas Set to Ignite Playoff Race With Star Athletes, Fan Experiences, and High Stakes

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Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas: Advil will serve as the title sponsor of the Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas, taking place July 24–27, 2025, at Pickler Universe. The four-day event is the ninth stop in the 2025 Major League...

Carolina Hogs Dropped Collin Johns: Inside the MLP’s Biggest Mid-Season Decision

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Carolina Hogs Dropped Collin Johns: The Carolina Hogs made the biggest move during Tuesday’s MLP Bench Player Replacement Period by waiving Collin Johns and adding Martin Emmrich. Other teams, including the Texas Ranchers, Orlando Squeeze, and New York Hustlers,...

Samin Odhwani Eyes Record Media Deals as Pickleball’s Popularity Soars

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Samin Odhwani Pickleball Media Rights: Major League Pickleball Commissioner Samin Odhwani is preparing for major media rights talks as the league’s current deals with ESPN, Fox Sports, Tennis Channel, Gray Media, and FanDuel Sports Network are set to end...

Major League Pickleball Teams Make Bold Roster Moves—Can New Talent Spark a Midseason Turnaround?

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Major League Pickleball Roster Shakeup: The second round of Major League Pickleball (MLP) Waivers began on Monday, June 16, 2025, with Premier Level teams making their selections. The Challenger Level waiver process will take place on Wednesday, June 18....

Underdogs Triumph and New Stars Shine at Dink Minor League Pickleball Finals in Scottsdale

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Dink Minor League Pickleball Finals: The Dink Minor League Pickleball tournament came to a close with a strong finish at The Picklr Scottsdale. Players from across divisions competed for top honors in an event filled with exciting matches, strong...

Blaine Hovenier’s MLP Phoenix Celebration Goes Viral After Butt Slaps

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Blaine Hovenier’s MLP Phoenix Celebration: Blaine Hovenier of the SoCal Hard Eights went viral after a funny video showed him slapping his teammates’ butts to celebrate a win. The moment was captured during the team’s victory over the Phoenix...

2025 MLP Waiver Period Shakes Up Rosters: Collin Johns and Castillo Benched

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MLP Waiver Period: The second and final waiver period of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season required all 16 Premier Level teams to name their fifth and sixth players—bench players—by Tuesday. The Carolina Hogs and SoCal Hard Eights made...

Blockbuster Pickleball Trade Shakes Up Texas Ranchers and California Black Bears—What’s Next for Both Teams?

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Texas Ranchers and California Black Bears: On Tuesday morning, Major League Pickleball announced a trade between the Premier level’s Texas Ranchers and the Challenger level’s California Black Bears. The Texas Ranchers received Rafa Hewett and cash in exchange for...

Brooklyn Pickleball Team Stages High-Stakes Tryout as Pros Hunt for Next MiLP Stars

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Brooklyn Pickleball Team’s MiLP Tryout: The Brooklyn Pickleball Team, a Premier-level franchise in Major League Pickleball, held its first-ever MiLP DUPR 20 Roster tryout on Tuesday, June 10, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at PKLYN, located at 80...

Brooklyn Pickleball Team Unveils Game-Changing Partnership—Exclusive Events and Playoff Dreams Ahead

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Brooklyn Pickleball Team partners with Canvas: The Brooklyn Pickleball Team has named Canvas as its Official Real Estate Partner. The partnership was announced as the team gears up for its season in Major League Pickleball, with hopes of reaching the...

Brooklyn Pickleball Team Ignites NYC: Major League Showdown, Fan Festival, and VIP Giveaway Hit Randall’s Island

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Brooklyn Pickleball Team Ignites NYC: Major League Pickleball, presented by DoorDash, will host a four-day tournament from July 3 to July 6 at SPORTIME Randall’s Island in New York City. The event will feature 30 professional coed team matches,...

Playoff Chaos Approaches: Underdogs and Rookies Ignite 2025 Major League Pickleball’s Wild Mid-Season Shakeup

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Underdogs and Rookies Ignite Major League Pickleball: The 2025 Major League Pickleball season reached its halfway point after the fourth event in Phoenix, with Daytona (June 5–8) kicking off the second half. As playoff pressure rises, teams are battling for...

2025 MLP San Clemente Showdown: Underdogs Eye Playoff Surge as Top Teams Sit Out

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MLP San Clemente Showdown: Major League Pickleball is returning to San Clemente, California, for its sixth event of the 2025 regular season. The competition will take place from June 26 at Life Time San Clemente, with 12 teams battling for...

Chicago Slice Clings to Playoff Dreams as Rivals Slip at 2025 MLP Daytona Beach

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Chicago Slice Clings to Playoff Dreams: As Major League Pickleball reached the halfway point of the season with the Daytona Beach event, four teams—Chicago Slice, Carolina Hogs, New York Hustlers, and SoCal Hard Eights—struggled to make progress in the...

Texas Ranchers and Utah Black Diamonds Shake Up 2025 MLP Daytona Beach Playoff Race

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With the 2025 MLP Daytona Beach event now over, both the Texas Ranchers and Utah Black Diamonds are in positions to make the playoffs. Although their paths were very different, each team earned enough points to stay in the...

St. Louis Shock and New Jersey 5s Hold Playoff Ground as Major League Pickleball Heats Up After Daytona

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St. Louis Shock and New Jersey 5s Hold Playoff Ground: With Major League Pickleball’s Daytona Beach event now finished, teams have reached the halfway point of the season. The top contenders are beginning to separate from the rest, with...

Full Roster Ignites Los Angeles Mad Drops’ Dramatic Climb at 2025 MLP Daytona Beach

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Los Angeles Mad Drops Dominates DreamBreakers in Daytona: The Los Angeles Mad Drops made a strong impact at the Major League Pickleball event in Daytona Beach, held this past weekend. Entering the tournament in eighth place, the team had...

New Jersey 5s Overpowers Carolina Hogs With Stunning Victory at 2025 MLP Daytona Beach

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New Jersey 5s Overpowers Carolina Hogs: The 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament continued on Sunday at Pictona in Holly Hill, featuring eight matches on Toray Championship Court and Grandstand Court. In a key match, the New Jersey 5s defeated...

Texas Ranchers Defeats SoCal Hard Eights With Flawless Sweep at 2025 MLP Daytona Beach

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Texas Ranchers Defeats SoCal Hard Eights: The Texas Ranchers secured a 4-0 victory over the SoCal Hard Eights on Sunday during the MLP Daytona Beach event at Pictona in Holly Hill. The matches took place across Toray Championship Court and...

New Jersey 5s Dominates 2025 MLP Daytona Beach With Statement Win Over New York Hustlers

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New Jersey 5s Dominates MLP Daytona Beach: The New Jersey 5s beat the New York Hustlers 3-1 on Sunday at 2025 MLP Daytona Beach, held at Pictona in Holly Hill. With this win, the New Jersey 5s improved their...
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