2025 Dink Minor League Pickleball Nationals: The 2025 Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) National Championship will take place from December 3 to December 7 at Pickler Universe in Dallas, Texas. The tournament will bring together top amateur pickleball players from around the world to compete for national titles and a share of the $100,000 prize pool.
This major team event in amateur pickleball is open only to qualified players and teams. Players earn their spot through tournaments held across the United States and other countries, based on their DUPR ratings and performance in MiLP events throughout the 2025 season.
A Global Event for Amateur Players
This is more than just a national tournament — it’s a global competition. Players from more than twelve countries are working through national paths to earn the chance to compete. The event is built around DUPR ratings and focuses on teamwork, talent, and the drive to win.
Earning a Spot at Nationals
The 2025 season began on October 15, 2024, and runs until October 20, 2025. During this time, players can take part in:
- State Championships in places like Oklahoma, Arizona, Illinois, and Colorado
- Regional Showdowns in Texas, New Jersey, Florida, California, and more
Anyone with a DUPR account can join these events. But to play at Nationals, an invitation is required.
Who Gets Invited?
There are three ways to receive an invitation:
- Dream Ticket Teams: Teams that win gold at a State Championship or Regional Showdown get a Dream Ticket, which guarantees a spot at Nationals. These teams must include at least two of the original players and play in the same division they qualified in, unless their rating changes.
- Top Leaderboard Players: Players ranked high on the 2025 National DUPR Leaderboard can create their own teams for Nationals.
- Wild Card Bids: State Pro League teams and teams from Major League Pickleball can receive Wild Card invitations.
Confirmed Pro and MLP Teams
State Pro Leagues confirmed for Nationals include:
- All Florida Pro League
- Michigan Pickleball League
- Oklahoma Premier Pickleball League
- Wichita Premier Pickleball League
Teams from Major League Pickleball invited are:
- Atlanta Bouncers
- Brooklyn Pickleball Team
- Columbus Sliders
- Dallas Flash
- DC Pickleball Team
- Phoenix Flames
- St. Louis Shock
- Texas Ranchers
Any player who has played in a MiLP event during the 2025 season can join a team that gets invited.
New Features in 2025
This year brings exciting changes:
- Gendered 3v3 divisions for men and women
- An Open Division with no DUPR rating cap
- Special team rating caps just for Nationals to keep play fair and even
The regular team rating limit ending in .300 will still be used for all other MiLP events. For Nationals, the limit ends in .900.
About the MiLP v3 National Championship
Players who compete in MiLP v3 or v4 tournaments during the 2025 season can enter the MiLP v3 National Championship. All players from 2025 MiLP 4-person mixed teams, both in the open age and 50+ groups, are eligible. This tournament is first-come, first-served.
Championship Week Schedule
Wednesday, December 3
- Round Robin for 50+ divisions (DUPR 12, 14, 16, 18, 20)
- RPPK Courses
- DUPR Coach
Thursday, December 4
- Playoffs for 50+ divisions
- RPPK Courses
- DUPR Coach
Friday, December 5
- MiLP v3 Tournament: Round Robin and Playoffs
Saturday, December 6
- Round Robin for Open Age Divisions (DUPR 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22)
Sunday, December 7
- Playoffs for Open Age Divisions
Points and Prize Money
MiLP values steady performance. Teams earn leaderboard points at every event — 1st place gets 1,000 points, and Regionals award 2,000. Points go down to 16th place and are updated monthly.
Prize money will be given to:
- The top three teams in each MiLP 4-person mixed division
- Only first-place teams in the MiLP v3 divisions
A Stepping Stone to the Pros
Minor League Pickleball has helped launch pro careers. Players like Jack Munro, Connor Garnett, and Kate Fahey started their journeys in MiLP. Nationals is open to players from DUPR 12 up to DUPR 22, giving rising stars a place to shine.
News in Brief: 2025 Dink Minor League Pickleball Nationals
The 2025 Dink Minor League Pickleball National Championship will be held from December 3–7 in Dallas. Players from over a dozen countries will compete for titles and $100,000 in prizes. Open to top-ranked amateurs and Dream Ticket winners, the event also adds new formats and expanded divisions this year.
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