Brooklyn Pickleball Team Ignites NYC: Major League Pickleball, presented by DoorDash, will host a four-day tournament from July 3 to July 6 at SPORTIME Randall’s Island in New York City. The event will feature 30 professional coed team matches, including four matches starring the hometown team, the Brooklyn Pickleball Team.
The event will bring more than just competitive matches. A festival-style celebration will surround the tournament with food, drinks, music, an amateur pickleball competition, and sponsor booths. Fans can buy tickets and register for the amateur tournament through the event’s official site.
Brooklyn Team Brings the Energy Home
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team is using this event to connect with local fans. As part of the excitement, they are hosting a giveaway for a VIP ticket package. Anyone who follows the team’s Instagram account (@brooklynpickleball.team) by Sunday, June 29, is eligible to win. Adam Behnke, Chief Operating Officer of the Brooklyn Pickleball Team, said,
“Being able to bring an MLP event to New York within months of announcing Brooklyn Pickleball Team is a major step forward in our mission to be a beacon of positivity and lasting impact in our community. We are looking forward to continuing to work together with all key stakeholders to create programming surrounding the event that serves our pickleball-loving community and will shine a bright light on our city.” – (Adam Behnke)
SPORTIME Welcomes World-Class Competition
Ben Schlansky, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of SPORTIME, said,
“SPORTIME Randall’s Island was built to host world-class events, and welcoming Major League Pickleball to our flagship facility is exactly the type of opportunity we envisioned. With that, and our ongoing expansion of SPORTIME’s pickleball footprint, hosting this MLP event is a perfect fit. We’re excited to showcase our venue, support the growth of pickleball and be a part of this major moment for the sport.” – (Ben Schlansky)
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team includes top players Rachel Rohrabacher, Dekel Bar, Riley Newman, Jackie Kawamoto, Patrick Smith, and Hannah Blatt. The team will train at SPORTIME Randall’s Island on Thursday, June 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Members of the media are invited to watch the training and speak with players after the session.
What’s Next for Major League Pickleball
The 2025 Major League Pickleball season includes 14 events in nine states. These include ten regular-season stops, a Mid-Season Tournament, two playoff rounds, and the MLP Cup in November. Each team, both Premier and Challenger Level, will play 25 matches across five events.
After the first playoff round in August, the top four teams will return to New York. They will compete in the Semifinals and Championship at Wollman Rink in Central Park.
News in Brief: Brooklyn Pickleball Team Ignites NYC
Major League Pickleball comes to SPORTIME Randall’s Island from July 3-6 with 30 pro matches, a fan festival, and a VIP ticket contest by the Brooklyn Pickleball Team. The event will feature elite players and help build momentum ahead of the MLP playoffs and finals in Central Park this August.
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