MLP Columbus 2025: Major League Pickleball released the full schedule for MLP Columbus, presented by The James at Ohio State. The four-day event runs May 1–4, 2025, and includes nine Premier teams. Matches will be streamed on Pickleballtv, the Pickleballtv App, and several regional sports networks.
Event Features Packed Lineup
MLP Columbus is the league’s second regular-season event of 2025. Teams will compete on two courts: Championship Court and Grandstand Court. Play begins Thursday, May 1, with matches between top teams such as Carolina, Phoenix, Atlanta, and St. Louis.
Thursday’s matches include:
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2 p.m.: Carolina Hogs vs. Phoenix Flames
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4 p.m.: Atlanta Bouncers vs. St. Louis Shock
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6 p.m.: Columbus Sliders vs. Phoenix Flames
Friday Action Includes Rivalries
Friday’s play starts at 11 a.m. with Atlanta facing Carolina. The day ends with Friday Night Pickleball at 6 p.m., featuring special edition jerseys for Orlando and Columbus.
Highlighted Friday matches:
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12 p.m.: Columbus Sliders vs. Chicago Slice
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2 p.m.: Orlando Squeeze vs. Carolina Hogs
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4 p.m.: Chicago Slice vs. Atlanta Bouncers
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6 p.m.: Orlando Squeeze vs. Columbus Sliders
Saturday Brings Intense Mid-Tournament Battles
Saturday sees both courts busy with matches from morning through evening. Fans can catch back-to-back games involving NY, Chicago, and St. Louis.
Key Saturday matches:
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12 p.m.: Phoenix Flames vs. Miami Pickleball Club
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2 p.m.: St. Louis Shock vs. Columbus Sliders
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3:45 p.m.: Carolina Hogs vs. New York Hustlers
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5:30 p.m.: St. Louis Shock vs. Orlando Squeeze
Championship Sunday Closes Tournament
Sunday, May 4, wraps up the event. A full day of matches includes Sunday Night Pickleball at 4:15 p.m. between Miami and Carolina, where both teams wear special jerseys.
Highlighted Sunday matchups:
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11 a.m.: Phoenix Flames vs. St. Louis Shock
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12:45 p.m.: St. Louis Shock vs. NY Hustlers
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2:30 p.m.: Columbus Sliders vs. Atlanta Bouncers
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4:15 p.m.: Miami Pickleball Club vs. Carolina Hogs
Where to Watch
All matches stream live on Pickleballtv and its app. Select games will air on:
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Peachtree Sports Network (ATL)
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Matrix Midwest (STL)
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Palmetto Entertainment & Sports Network (CAR)
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FanDuel Sports Florida (FL)
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Rock Entertainment Sports Network (COL)
Significance of the Event
MLP Columbus offers fans four full days of pro pickleball. With special broadcasts, themed nights, and competitive matchups, the event highlights the sport’s rapid growth and strong fan interest. The tournament is expected to set the tone for the rest of the 2025 MLP season.
News in Brief: MLP Columbus 2025
Major League Pickleball announced the full schedule for MLP Columbus, set for May 1–4 at Ohio State. The event includes nine Premier teams and features games across four days, broadcast on Pickleballtv and regional networks. Special matchups include Friday and Sunday night games with teams wearing themed jerseys.
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