Major League Pickleball San Clemente 2025: Major League Pickleball (MLP) is bringing top-tier action back to San Clemente, California, for its sixth regular-season event of the 2025 calendar. From June 26 to June 29, the country’s best professional coed pickleball teams will compete at Life Time San Clemente, located at 111 Avenida Vista Montana.
This four-day event will be hosted by all four of California’s MLP teams—LA Mad Drops, SoCal Hard Eights, Bay Area Breakers, and California Black Bears. A select group from MLP’s 22 teams will face off to gain points toward the league standings, aiming to secure spots in the MLP Playoffs set for August.
What to Expect at Life Time San Clemente
Life Time San Clemente is a well-known sports venue in Orange County. After hosting two memorable events in 2023, it again welcomes the excitement of pro pickleball. The 2025 stop in San Clemente is part of a season that includes 10 regular events, a Mid-Season Tournament, the MLP Playoffs, and the MLP Cup in November.
Matches begin on Thursday, June 26, with Challenger-level teams. Premier-level teams will take the court starting Friday, June 27. The headline matches on the Toray Championship Court will start at the following times:
Thursday: 12 p.m. Pacific
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. Pacific
Sunday: 10 a.m. Pacific
All matches will be broadcast on Pickleballtv.
Premier Teams in Action
Six Premier Division teams will play at the San Clemente event:
Brooklyn Pickleball Team
LA Mad Drops
Phoenix Flames
SoCal Hard Eights
These teams will compete in crucial matches that may shape the playoff race. Ten other Premier teams will not compete in this event. They include the Atlanta Bouncers, Carolina Hogs, Chicago Slice, Dallas Flash, Miami Pickleball Club, New Jersey 5s, New York Hustlers, Orlando Squeeze, St. Louis Shock, and Texas Ranchers.
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Full Challenger Team Lineup
All six Challenger Division teams will also be part of the San Clemente event. Their matches begin on Thursday, June 26, and will be an important part of the competition. The top two storylines from the Challenger teams will be highlighted during coverage.
A Key Stop in the Race to the MLP Playoffs
The San Clemente event is more than just another stop—it’s a chance for teams to move up the standings and prepare for the high-stakes playoff series in August. With a mix of familiar favorites and rising teams, the event promises intense play, energetic crowds, and strong competition.
Fans at the venue and viewers at home will see some of the best pickleball players in the world battling for their place in the postseason. The return to San Clemente is a big moment for the 2025 MLP season.
News in Brief: Major League Pickleball San Clemente 2025
Major League Pickleball returns to San Clemente from June 26 to 29, 2025. This four-day event is hosted by California teams at Life Time San Clemente, and it includes Premier and Challenger matches. It’s the sixth of ten season events, helping teams earn playoff spots before the MLP Playoffs in August.
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