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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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Edward Jones MLP Cup Unveils $50K Prize, High-Stakes Matches & Full 2025 Schedule—Who Will Claim the First Trophy?
Edward Jones MLP Cup 2025 Schedule: The Edward Jones MLP Cup will kick off the 2025 Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships from October 31 to November 2 at Brookhaven Country Club in Texas. This special event will feature a...
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Fast-Growing Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament Brings Team Showdown to Texas—Are You Ready for the Dreambreaker?
The Picklr in Hurst, Texas, will host The Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament on September 27 and 28, 2025, bringing a fast-growing team format to local players. Registration is open until September 24, 2025, with a $60 fee per...
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Cash Prizes, Fast-Paced Action Await at Dink MiLP v3 Pickleball Showdown in Tulsa
Dink MiLP v3 Pickleball Showdown: The Dink Minor League Pickleball v3 (MiLP v3) tournament will take place at the Diadem Pickleball Club, 2795 East 91st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, on September 27-28, 2025. Hosted by Caroline Luelf, the event features...
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South Carolina’s Hottest Pickleball Showdown: Cash Prizes, Dreambreakers, and Team Glory Await at Cayce
Dink Minor League Pickleball Championship: The Dink Minor League Pickleball South Carolina State Championship will bring fast-paced team action to the Cayce Pickleball Complex on September 27–28, 2025. Presented by Pickleball Charleston and hosted by Max Easton, the tournament...
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NP Sacramento Classic Unveils Thrilling Team Pickleball Showdown with Innovative MLPlay™ Format
The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ NP Sacramento Classic will be held on September 26, 2025, at Johnson Ranch/Spare Time Clubs, 2501 Eureka Road, Roseville, California. Hosted by Seth Burleigh, the event features teams of four players (two men...
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Major League Pickleball Shatters Records: Explosive Growth Signals New Era for the Sport
Major League Pickleball Record Growth: Major League Pickleball (MLP) announced on Tuesday that its 2025 summer season set new records in nearly every business area. The 13-event schedule showed major growth in sponsorship, ticket sales, attendance, media coverage, and...
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Nashville Chefs Major League Pickleball Team Hits Market After Stunning Playoff Run
Nashville Chefs Pickleball Franchise Sale: The Nashville Chefs franchise of Major League Pickleball is officially for sale. The news follows the team’s strong season, which ended with a runner-up finish in the Challenger Level playoffs. No asking price for...
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NHL Star Sasha Barkov Leads $16M Pro Pickleball Team Launch in Palm Beach—Meet the New Royals
Sasha Barkov Palm Beach Royals Pickleball: Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov is part of the ownership group for the Palm Beach Royals, the 23rd team in Major League Pickleball (MLP). The team, based in Palm Beach County, will bring...
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NHL Star Aleksander Barkov Joins $16M Pickleball Team in Game-Changing Sports Move
Aleksander Barkov Pickleball Ownership Team: Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has become a co-owner of the Palm Beach Royals, a Major League Pickleball team set to debut in 2026. Joining him are Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu, Indianapolis Colts...
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Georgia State Championship Unveils High-Stakes Pickleball Showdown at Dill Dinkers—Winners Advance to Nationals
Georgia State Championship Pickleball Event: The Georgia State Championship for The Dink Minor League Pickleball, hosted by the Southern Pickleball Association, will take place on September 13, 2025, at Dill Dinkers in Atlanta’s West End. Winners from each division...