2025 MLP Free Agency Draft: Major League Pickleball (MLP) by Margaritaville has revealed crucial updates to its competition structure for the 2025 season, including the introduction of the Free Agency Draft. The season will officially begin in Orlando, FL, at the USTA National Campus from April 24-27.
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Free Agency Draft
The 2025 Free Agency period will culminate in the Free Agency Draft, where teams will finalize their rosters for the upcoming season. This draft will feature a dynamic bidding process, allowing teams to place bids on draft slots to select players who will round out their teams.
The draft structure will remain the same as 2024’s Premier draft, with two separate drafts:
- Premier Draft: Scheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Challenger Draft: Scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2025
Team Rosters
In line with previous updates, the roster structure for 2025 will also see changes. Premier teams will expand to six members, consisting of three men and three women, while Challenger teams will remain at four players, two men and two women.
The bidding process for draft slots will offer teams the opportunity to strategically build their rosters, ensuring they have the right mix of talent and team dynamics. This bidding system aims to create a more competitive and fair environment, where teams can strategically round out their rosters to optimize their chances of success in the upcoming season.
Impact of the Changes
These changes to MLP’s roster construction and the draft process are designed to encourage competitive balance, while providing teams with more flexibility in their team-building strategies.
The expansion of Premier rosters and the dynamic draft system will likely lead to even more exciting gameplay in the 2025 season. Fans can look forward to intense matchups and thrilling player acquisitions as the league prepares for its highly anticipated season.
News in Brief: 2025 MLP Free Agency Draft
Major League Pickleball (MLP) announces the Free Agency Draft for the 2025 season, with Premier and Challenger teams finalizing their rosters through a bidding process. The Premier draft will take place on March 2, and the Challenger draft will follow on March 3. The season starts April 24-27, 2025, in Orlando.
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