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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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MLP 2025 Waiver Period Changes: How Teams Will Navigate the New System

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MLP 2025 Waiver Period Changes: Major League Pickleball (MLP) has adjusted its 2025 competition structure, increasing the number of waiver periods for Premier level teams. Originally set for a single waiver period on June 11, MLP has now scheduled...

Oklahoma Paddle Royale: Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament Kicks Off on March

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Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament: The Oklahoma Paddle Royale will take place on March 1-2, 2025, at Life Time Oklahoma City. This tournament features the exciting Dink Minor League Pickleball format, with registration open until February 25, 2025. The...

2025 MLP Roster Update: Key Moves Finalized Ahead of Challenger Level Drafts

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2025 MLP Roster Update: The Player Keeper Deadline for the 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season has officially passed, finalizing the roster decisions for teams ahead of the upcoming drafts. Every dropped player and any UPA-contracted athlete not on...

Keeper Deadline Highlights: Strategic Roster Moves for MLP 2025

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Roster Moves for MLP 2025: The Player Keeper Deadline for the 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season has officially passed, setting the stage for the upcoming Premier Level and Challenger Level drafts on March 2 and 3, respectively. Teams...

2025 MLP Roster Shakeup: Key Retentions and Releases Set the Stage for the Draft

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2025 MLP Roster Shakeup: The 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) Player Keeper Deadline has officially passed, finalizing team rosters ahead of the upcoming draft. Each team had the opportunity to retain up to three players from last season by paying...

MLP Player Keeper Deadline Finalizes Rosters for 2025 Major League Pickleball

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MLP Player Keeper Deadline: The deadline for teams to retain players for the 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season has officially passed, finalizing roster decisions ahead of the upcoming drafts. Teams had the option to keep up to three...

Minor League Pickleball in Lake Geneva Brings Exciting Pickleball Matches in April

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Minor League Pickleball in Lake Geneva: Minor League Pickleball is set to return on April 5 and 6 at Lake Geneva Tennis & Pickleball, following a successful January event that featured 36 teams and over 20 Dreambreakers. This high-energy...

Las Vegas to Host the Exciting Sin City Classic for Youth Pickleball

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The Sin City Classic is scheduled for March 21-23, 2025, at Sunset Park in Las Vegas, Nevada. This tournament, presented by Delaware Life, will feature a variety of DUPR divisions for young pickleball players, creating an exciting competitive environment. Event...

West Coast Classic: A Premier Youth Pickleball Tournament in Alameda

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The West Coast Classic will take place from April 4-6, 2025, at The HUB in Alameda, California. This exciting pickleball tournament, presented by Delaware Life, will feature various DUPR divisions for youth players, promoting competition and skill development. Event Details The...

2025 Arizona Open: A Premier Tournament for Young Pickleball Athletes

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The 2025 Arizona Open will take place from March 14 to March 16 at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona. Presented by Onix® and Delaware Life®, this tournament will feature multiple divisions, offering a competitive environment for players...

DETA Pickleball Club Hosts MLP at Miami: A Must-See Event for Fans!

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DETA Pickleball Club Hosts MLP at Miami: The MLP at Miami pickleball tournament will be held on March 1-2, 2025, at the Muccosukee Golf & Country Club, located at 6401 Kendale Lakes Dr, Miami, FL. Organized by the DETA...

New Jersey 5s Swap Mari Humberg for Amanda Hendry in Late Trade Move

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New Jersey 5s Swap Mari Humberg: Major League Pickleball (MLP) finalized a last-minute trade before Trade Window #1 closed on Saturday night. The Brooklyn Aces acquired Mari Humberg from the New Jersey 5s, while New Jersey received Amanda Hendry...

Major League Pickleball Trades Finalized: Glozman to Atlanta, Barr to New York

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Major League Pickleball Trades Finalized: Major League Pickleball (MLP) finalized multiple trades on Saturday as Trade Window #1 officially closed at 10 p.m. ET. The deals involved Premier Level teams Atlanta Bouncers, New York Hustlers, Carolina Pickleball Club, and...

Major League Pickleball Trade Window: Key Moves Before the Deadline

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Major League Pickleball Trade Window: Major League Pickleball (MLP) completed multiple trades on Friday, February 14, reshaping team rosters in both the Premier Level and Challenger Level. The moves were made as teams prepared for Trade Window #1 to...

Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament Set to Deliver Action-Packed Fun in March

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The Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament will be held on March 1-2, 2025, at Blackburn Pavilion in Mount Vernon, Washington. This exciting amateur team event offers a new way to enjoy pickleball and is open to teams of four...

MLP’s First Trade of 2025 Is Here—Who Won the California-Brooklyn Deal?

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MLP’s First Trade of 2025: Major League Pickleball (MLP) continues to see roster changes as teams prepare for the 2025 season. The California Black Bears and Brooklyn Aces have completed the first Challenger-level trade of the season, exchanging players...

Major League Pickleball Teams Forced to Cut Players Before Deadline—Who’s Getting Dropped Next?

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Major League Pickleball Teams Forced to Cut Players: Major League Pickleball (MLP) teams completed several trades as they prepared for the upcoming player retention deadline on February 16. With each team required to drop at least one player before...

StretchLab Sponsors Major League Pickleball to Boost Player Recovery and Performance!

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StretchLab Sponsors Major League Pickleball: StretchLab, the largest assisted stretching brand in the United States, has announced its official sponsorship of Major League Pickleball (MLP). The partnership, which runs through the 2025 season, designates StretchLab as the Exclusive Preferred Stretch...

Major League Pickleball Sees Big Trade as Brooklyn Aces and California Black Bears Reshuffle!

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Major League Pickleball Sees Big Trade: The Brooklyn Aces and California Black Bears have finalized a trade during Major League Pickleball’s (MLP) first trade window. Brooklyn has acquired Amanda Hendry and cash considerations from California, while Layne Sleeth moves to...

Liping Bright and Matias Tardio Shine at MiLP Southeast Florida Challenge

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The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) Southeast Florida Team Challenge saw a strong family presence, with Liping Bright and Matías Tardio securing podium finishes. The tournament, which took place yesterday, featured intense competition and highlighted the growing influence of...
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