Final Buzzer for MLP Hits Miami: Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) is making history with its first-ever event in Miami, featuring top players and coed teams. The Edward Jones MLP Miami will take place at the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center from Thursday, October 24, to Sunday, October 27. This event is the last regular season competition for teams fighting to secure a spot in the 2024 MLP Playoffs.
A High-Stakes Finale
The Edward Jones MLP Miami promises thrilling matchups, featuring some of the biggest names in pro pickleball. Superstars Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, Tyson McGuffin, Catherine Parenteau, and Jack Sock will lead the charge alongside local teams like the Orlando Squeeze, Miami Pickleball Club, and Florida Smash. With a total of 30 matches over four days, this event represents the last opportunity for teams to secure their place in the playoffs, where only the top six teams from each level will qualify.
Teams and Matchups to Watch
Premier Level Teams (Players listed alphabetically by last name)
- Arizona Drive: Andrei Daescu, Dylan Frazier, Jessie Irvine, Lacy Schneemann
- Carolina Pickleball Club: Brooke Buckner, Kaitlyn Christian, Ben Johns, Collin Johns
- DC Pickleball Team: Dekel Bar, Vivian Glozman, James Ignatowich, Rachel Rohrabacher
- Los Angeles Mad Drops: Hunter Johnson, Jade Kawamoto, Catherine Parenteau, Thomas Wilson
- New Jersey 5s: Will Howells, Mariana Humberg, Zane Navratil, Anna Leigh Waters
- New York Hustlers: Lea Jansen, Jackie Kawamoto, CJ Klinger, Jack Sock
- Orlando Squeeze: Vivienne David, Meghan Dizon, Tyson McGuffin, Federico Staksrud
Match Schedule for Premier Level Teams
- Thursday, October 24: 10:00 a.m. vs. Carolina Pickleball Club
- Friday, October 25: Approx. 12:00 p.m. vs. New York Hustlers & 4:00 p.m. vs. DC Pickleball Team
- Saturday, October 26: Approx. 12:00 p.m. vs. Arizona Drive
- Sunday, October 27: 10:30 a.m. vs. Los Angeles Mad Drops & 4:00 p.m. vs. New Jersey 5s
Challenger Level Teams (Players listed alphabetically by last name)
- Atlanta Bouncers: Susannah Barr, Emily Cederquist, Todd Fought, Jaume Martinez Vich
- Brooklyn Aces: Daniel De La Rosa, Andrea Koop, Layne Sleeth, Pablo Tellez
- Chicago Slice: Megan Fudge, Allison Harris, Brendon Long, Jack Munro
- Florida Smash: Martina Frantova, Christa Gecheva, Travis Rettenmaier, Donald Young
- Frisco Pandas: Stefan Auvergne, Tammy Emmrich, Michael Loyd, Ewa Radzikowska
- Miami Pickleball Club: Noe Khlif, Eric Oncins, Bobbi Oshiro, Milan Rane
Match Schedule for Challenger Level Teams
- Thursday, October 24: 9:30 a.m. vs. Frisco Pandas & 3:00 p.m. vs. Chicago Slice
- Saturday, October 26: Approx. 5:00 p.m. vs. Atlanta Bouncers
- Sunday, October 27: Approx. 5:00 p.m. vs. Miami Pickleball Club
Comprehensive Coverage Ahead
The Edward Jones MLP Miami will feature 13 teams competing in 30 matches, all broadcasted across Tennis Channel, Pickleball TV, and MLP’s official YouTube Channel. The stakes are high, and the excitement is palpable as teams aim for glory in the season’s dramatic conclusion.
News in Brief: Final Buzzer for MLP Hits Miami
The Edward Jones MLP Miami will take place from October 24-27 at the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center, featuring top players like Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, and Tyson McGuffin. This inaugural event marks the final regular season of Major League Pickleball, where 13 teams will compete in 30 matches to secure a spot in the upcoming playoffs. Coverage will be provided by Tennis Channel, Pickleball TV, and MLP’s YouTube Channel.
