Major League Pickleball Announces 2025 Season: Major League Pickleball (MLP) by Margaritaville has disclosed several key updates for its 2025 season, set to begin in Orlando, FL, at the USTA National Campus from April 24-27. These updates include expanded team rosters, new player acquisition rules, and important changes to the competition structure, promising an exciting season ahead for players and fans.
Season Layout and Schedule
The 2025 season will feature 10 regular season events, with each taking place in an MLP team’s host city. All teams will participate in five of these events, totaling 25 matches during the regular season.
Points will be awarded based on match results, following the same structure as last year:
- 3 Points: Regulation win (e.g., 3-1 or 4-0 win; no DreamBreaker needed)
- 2 Points: DreamBreaker win (e.g., 3-2 win)
- 1 Point: DreamBreaker loss (e.g., 2-3 loss)
- 0 Points: Regulation loss (e.g., 1-3 or 0-4 loss; no DreamBreaker needed)
Mid-Season Tournament
The Mid-Season Tournament will feature all 22 MLP teams, competing in separate Premier and Challenger brackets. Standings points will be awarded to the top three finishers:
- First Place: 6 standings points
- Second Place: 4 standings points
- Third Place: 2 standings points
This tournament will play a key role in shaping team standings and adding excitement to the 2025 season.
Key Changes and Impact
The changes to the competition structure and roster expansion will provide more opportunities for strategic planning. With teams having more flexibility in building their rosters, we can expect a more dynamic and competitive season.
The increased roster size and updated player eligibility rules will allow for more varied team strategies, making each match even more thrilling for fans.
The 2025 season promises to deliver exciting pickleball action with an enhanced team structure and increased competition.
News in Brief: Major League Pickleball Announces 2025 Season
Major League Pickleball (MLP) announces the 2025 season schedule, with 10 regular season events and the Mid-Season Tournament offering standings points.
Teams will play a total of 25 matches. The season begins April 24-27, 2025, in Orlando. Expanded rosters and updated rules are also set to shape the competition.
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