Major League Pickleball 2025 Kickoff: The 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season officially kicked off this week at the USTA National Campus with the Orlando Classic, featuring all 16 Premier teams in action over four days of exciting matchups.
Busy Season Ahead for Major League Pickleball
The Orlando Classic marks the start of a packed MLP 2025 calendar, which includes 10 regular-season events, a Mid-Season Tournament, and two weeks of Playoffs. The season will culminate with the prestigious MLP Cup.
From April to August, each team will play 25 regular season matches before heading into playoff competition. This year’s MLP season promises to showcase the top talent in pro pickleball with 22 teams competing for the league’s top prize.
Orlando Classic Kicks Off at USTA National Campus
The Orlando Classic is running from April 25-27, 2025, at the USTA National Campus located at 10000 USTA Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827. Fans can expect high-energy matches and thrilling performances as the new season gets underway.
Friday’s first match features an exciting clash between the SoCal Hard Eights and the Orlando Squeeze.
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Hard Eights vs. Squeeze: Lineups and Matchups
The SoCal Hard Eights are looking to bounce back after a tough DreamBreaker loss to the Miami Pickleball Club on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Orlando Squeeze aim to open their season with a win.
Here are the key matchups for Friday’s contest:
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Women’s Doubles (WD):
Judit Castillo/Irina Tereschenko (SOC) vs. Lacy Schneemann/Samantha Parker (ORL) -
Men’s Doubles (MD):
Ryan Fu/Blaine Hovenier (SOC) vs. Federico Staksrud/Dylan Frazier (ORL) -
Mixed Doubles 1 (MXD 1):
Castillo/Fu (SOC) vs. Schneemann/Staksrud (ORL) -
Mixed Doubles 2 (MXD 2):
Tereschenko/Hovenier (SOC) vs. Parker/Frazier (ORL)
What’s Next for MLP 2025
As teams begin their journey through the regular season, early wins will be crucial for building momentum toward the Mid-Season Tournament and the Playoffs. Fans can expect tight competition and standout performances throughout the summer as the road to the MLP Cup begins in Orlando.
News in Brief: Major League Pickleball 2025 Kickoff
The Major League Pickleball 2025 season kicked off this week at the Orlando Classic at the USTA National Campus. Featuring all 16 Premier teams, the season will include 10 regular events, a Mid-Season Tournament, and playoffs leading to the MLP Cup. SoCal Hard Eights face Orlando Squeeze in Friday’s opener.
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