May Major MLP 2025 Promises: The May Major MLP tournament is scheduled for May 17-18, 2025, at the Clear Lake-Elite Pickleball Club & Academy in Houston, Texas. This highly anticipated event will feature gender doubles and mixed doubles competitions, with all scores reported to the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) system.
Tournament Details and Format
The tournament is open to both members and non-members, with registration opening on March 10, 2025, and closing on May 16, 2025. The registration fee is set at $75 per player. The competition will follow a team format, with each team consisting of four players. Teams will be placed in different brackets based on their combined DUPR ratings, ensuring fair competition.
The DUPR bracket divisions include:
- DUPR 12 – Total team DUPR cannot exceed 12.099, with individual ratings capped at 3.099.
- DUPR 14 – Team rating cannot exceed 14.099, with individual ratings capped at 3.599.
- DUPR 16 – Team rating limit of 16.099, with individual ratings up to 4.099.
- DUPR 18 – Total team rating must not exceed 18.099, with a maximum individual rating of 4.599.
The format will include a Gender MLP day with teams of four men or four women and a mixed MLP format with two men and two women per team. Matches will consist of four games, with each player participating in a maximum of two games. If one team wins the first three games, the fourth will not be played. In the case of a 2-2 tie, a singles “dreambreaker” will determine the winner, with each player competing in a four-point rotation. All matches, including dreambreakers, will follow a rally-scoring format.
Registration and Rules
Participants must email tournament director Brodie Nash atbrodie@texaselitepickleball.com with their team details. The email subject should include the division being played and the team name. All players must have a DUPR account before competing. The tournament director has the authority to review player ratings and adjust team placements to maintain fair play.
Impact on the Pickleball Community
The May Major MLP is expected to attract players from across the region, boosting the visibility of competitive pickleball. The use of DUPR ratings ensures a structured competition, helping players track their progress and improve their rankings. With free but limited parking, organizers encourage carpooling to accommodate all participants.
As the event approaches, players and teams will prepare for intense matchups in Houston, making this tournament a key date on the pickleball calendar.
News in Brief: May Major MLP 2025 Promises
The May Major MLP tournament, set for May 17-18, 2025, at Clear Lake-Elite Pickleball Club in Houston, Texas, promises intense competition. Featuring gender and mixed doubles, players will compete in DUPR-rated brackets. Registration runs from March 10 to May 16, with a $75 entry fee. Rally scoring and a “dreambreaker” tiebreaker add excitement. The event aims to elevate competitive pickleball while drawing top regional talent.
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