Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas: Advil will serve as the title sponsor of the Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas, taking place July 24–27, 2025, at Pickler Universe. The four-day event is the ninth stop in the 2025 Major League Pickleball regular season and will impact the race for playoff spots and seeding.
Advil Returns as Official Pain Reliever for MLP
Advil, a top name in pain relief for over 40 years, is continuing its second year as the Official Pain Reliever of Major League Pickleball. The event gives fans a chance to enjoy high-energy coed team pickleball and also interact with the Advil brand.
At the venue, fans can visit the Advil pop-up booth to try out Advil Targeted Relief, learn about the product, and take part in activities designed to keep players and fans feeling their best.
Support from MLP and Advil Leaders
George Killebrew, Chief Revenue Officer of the United Pickleball Association, praised the partnership, saying,
“As one of over 20 million amateur pickleball players in the country, I can attest to the importance of Advil for pain relief. We are so appreciative of Advil and their support of – and partnership with – MLP.”-(George Killebrew)
Natalie Halpern, Senior Director of Marketing at Advil, added,
“Advil is so proud to continue to partner with MLP and support the sport, while providing players with strong, fast, effective pain relief. Our Advil Targeted Relief product is the perfect fit, and we look forward to bringing fans closer to the action while delivering on our mission of helping people confront their pain so they can keep playing the sport they love.”-(Natalie Halpern)
Players and Teams Featured in Dallas Event
MLP pros Anna Bright of the St. Louis Shock and Hurricane Tyra Black of the Dallas Flash will serve as brand ambassadors. They will wear Advil logos on their uniforms and appear in videos and media content.
Nine teams from the Premier Level will play in Dallas, including:
Carolina Hogs: Roscoe Bellamy, Kaitlyn Christian, Tammy Emmrich, Ben Johns, Collin Johns, Liz Truluck
Dallas Flash: Hurricane Tyra Black, Augie Ge, Ivan Jakovljevic, Jorja Johnson, JW Johnson, Tatiana Ruhl
LA Mad Drops: Wes Burrows, Quang Duong, Danna Funaro, Hunter Johnson, Jade Kawamoto, Catherine Parenteau
NJ 5s: Meghan Dizon, Christa Gecheva, Will Howells, Craig Johnson, Zane Navratil, Anna Leigh Waters
NY Hustlers: Felicity Di Laura, Zane Ford, Stephen Madonia, Dominique Schaefer, Helena Spiridis, Donald Young
Phoenix Flames: Genie Bouchard, Jessie Irvine, Tyson McGuffin, Jack Sock, Pesa Teoni, Alex Walker
SoCal Hard Eights: Judit Castillo, Ryan Fu, Blaine Hovenier, John Lucian Goins, Jalina Ingram, Irina Tereschenko
St. Louis Shock: Anna Bright, Cailyn Campbell, Kate Fahey, Erik Lange, Hayden Patriquin, Gabriel Tardio
Texas Ranchers: Christian Alshon, Rafa Hewett, Helena Jansen, Eric Oncins, Tina Pisnik, Etta Tuionetoa
A Key Stop Before the Playoffs
This tournament is the second-to-last regular season event of 2025. Teams will be looking to earn points to help them qualify for the Toray MLP Playoffs in San Diego, scheduled for August 15–17.
The results in Dallas will help decide final standings and playoff seeds. Teams that do well here can improve their chances of winning the league title later this summer.
News in Brief: Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas
Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas will be held July 24–27 at Pickler Universe. The event features nine top MLP teams competing before the 2025 playoffs. Advil returns as title sponsor, with fan activities and player ambassadors Anna Bright and Hurricane Tyra Black highlighting the brand’s support for athletes and fans.
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