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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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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...
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St. Cloud Set to Host Thrilling Dink Minor League Pickleball Showdown—Will Your Team Rise to the Top?
The Dink Minor League Pickleball v3 tournament will be held on September 13-14, 2025, at ONE+ Pickleball Club, 1790 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Saint Cloud, Florida. Hosted by Icelsa Quinones, the event features teams of three competing in...
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Dink Minor League Pickleball v3 Ignites Carrollton: Team Showdowns, Fresh Format, and Big Prizes This September
The Dink Minor League Pickleball v3 tournament will take place on September 13-14, 2025, at Pickler Universe, 2800 North Interstate 35E, Carrollton, Texas. Hosted by Dallas Dunn, the event features teams of three players competing in the innovative MLPlay™...
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Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament Brings Team Showdown to León—Are You Ready to Compete?
The Dink Minor League Pickleball tournament will take place on September 13-14, 2025, at Boulevard San Juan Bosco 3014, León, Guanajuato, Mexico. Hosted by Luis Huerta, the event brings amateur players together in a fun, team-based competition called the...
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Georgia State Championship Pickleball Returns to Atlanta—Can You Qualify for the Nationals?
Georgia State Championship Pickleball Tournament: The Georgia State Championship of The Dink Minor League Pickleball will be held on September 13, 2025, at Dill Dinkers West End in Atlanta, Georgia. Registration costs $75 and closes on September 11 at...
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Columbus Sliders’ Epic Victory Captivates Record-Breaking Pickleball Audience
The Columbus Sliders won the Major League Pickleball (MLP) championship after defeating the New Jersey 5s in a thrilling final in New York City. The match, held at CityPickle at Wollman Rink in Central Park, was sold out and...
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Underdog Columbus Sliders Shock Pickleball World With Stunning MLP Title Run
Columbus Sliders MLP Championship Upset: The Columbus Sliders shocked the pickleball world by winning the 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) championship in New York City. Entering the playoffs as the fifth seed, the team upset two higher-ranked opponents to...
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Samin Odhwani Unveils Bold Vision: Major League Pickleball Surges With Record Growth, New Teams, and Million-Dollar Payouts
Samin Odhwani Pickleball League Expansion: Major League Pickleball wrapped up its 2025 season with the league finals held August 22-24 at CityPickle in Wollman Rink, Central Park. The event drew sold-out crowds and strong TV ratings, while MLP Commissioner...