Dink Minor League Pickleball Midsouth Showdown: The Dink Minor League Pickleball Midsouth Regional Showdown will take place on June 28 and 29, 2025, at Picklr McKinney in McKinney, Texas. The tournament is hosted by Dallas Flash and Oklahoma Pickleball Club. Registration is now open and will close on June 24, 2025. The entry fee is $100 per player, and all players must register as part of a team.
The event, directed by Caroline Luelf, is part of the growing Minor League Pickleball series and will feature exciting matches, cash prizes, and fan perks. Teams must consist of four players—two men and two women—and will compete in the MLPlay™ format. This format includes one men’s doubles, one women’s doubles, and two mixed doubles games. If the match is tied 2-2, a singles tiebreaker called Dreambreaker™ will decide the winner.
Player Benefits and Rewards
Each participant will earn double points toward the national leaderboard. Winners of each division will earn a team spot at the 2025 The Dink Minor League Pickleball National Championship in Dallas, Texas. First-place teams receive 2,000 points, second place 1,800 points, third place 1,600 points, and points continue down to 100 for the last place.
The first 100 players to register will get MLP Dallas Flash towels. Players will also receive Dallas MLP event tickets and the chance to win the special “Dream Ticket.
Cash prizes include $700 for winning teams in DUPR 20 and DUPR 22 divisions and $500 for champions in all other divisions. Each division must have at least four teams to qualify for cash prizes.
Divisions and Start Times
Games begin with team meetings, and matches follow immediately:
- Saturday, June 28: DUPR 18 and 18 50+ at 7:45 a.m.; DUPR 14, 14 50+, and DUPR 22 at 12:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 29: DUPR 16 and 16 50+ at 7:45 a.m.; DUPR 20, 12, and 12 50+ at 1:00 p.m.
Rating Rules and Requirements
Teams are placed in divisions based on their total DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating). Each division has a maximum team rating limit and a maximum individual rating allowed:
- DUPR 22: Team total up to 22.999
- DUPR 20: Up to 20.300
- DUPR 18: Up to 18.300; no player over 5.100
- DUPR 16: Up to 16.300; no player over 4.600
- DUPR 14: Up to 14.300; no player over 4.100
- DUPR 12: Up to 12.300; no player over 3.600
Player ratings are locked at the time of registration. Not-rated players can play, but their rating will be reviewed by the tournament director.
Apparel, Partners, and Cancellation Policy
Centerline Apparel is the official clothing partner of Minor League Pickleball. Players can shop at the Centerline booth and get 20% off, with free printing of MiLP and DUPR logos.
Single-player entries must include their team name and division. Players without a team may still register, and organizers will try to place them. If placement is not possible, the player will get a full refund minus processing fees.
Teams can make roster changes by logging into their Swish account or by contacting the tournament director. Any substitute player must fit within the team’s original rating limit.
Refunds are allowed if cancellation is made at least 15 days before the event. A $5 tech fee and 3% processing fee will be deducted.
News in Brief: Dink Minor League Pickleball Midsouth Showdown
The Dink Minor League Pickleball Midsouth Showdown will be held June 28-29, 2025, in McKinney, Texas. Hosted by Dallas Flash and Oklahoma Pickleball Club, this team-based event features cash prizes, national leaderboard points, and a shot at the national finals. Registration ends June 24, 2025.