MLP Team Ranking 2025 Standings: The Dallas Flash remains unbeaten after Major League Pickleball (MLP) Daytona Beach 2025, finishing with 14 wins and zero losses. With 40 total points and an average of 2.86 points per match, they lead the Premier Level standings. Their dominant season puts them at the top of the league.
The St. Louis Shock followed closely, securing second place with 13 wins and just one loss. Their 39 points and 2.79 points per match kept them neck and neck with the leaders. The New Jersey 5s also had a strong showing, finishing third with 12 wins, three losses, and 36 points.
Premier Level Team Performances
The Los Angeles Mad Drops and Orlando Squeeze rounded out the top five in the Premier Level. The Los Angeles Mad Drops earned 28 points from 10 wins, while the Orlando Squeeze matched their points total with one more match played. The Texas Ranchers also posted a strong performance with 27 points from 14 matches.
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team and the Columbus Sliders were close in both matches played and points, showing steady results in their outings. Brooklyn earned 23 points in 11 matches, while Columbus finished with 20 points.
At the lower end of the standings, the Phoenix Flames, New York Hustlers, Carolina Hogs, and SoCal Hard Eights all struggled to secure wins, each with only two or three victories across 13 or 14 matches. The Atlanta Bouncers and Chicago Slice faced similar challenges, each winning just four matches in total.
| Team Rank | Wins | Losses | Points | Reg Wins | Reg Losses | DB Wins | DB Losses | Matches | PTS/Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Flash | 14 | 0 | 40 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2.86 |
| St. Louis Shock | 13 | 1 | 39 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 2.79 |
| New Jersey 5s | 12 | 3 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2.40 |
| Los Angeles Mad Drops | 10 | 4 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 2.00 |
| Orlando Squeeze | 10 | 5 | 28 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1.87 |
| Texas Ranchers | 8 | 6 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1.93 |
| Brooklyn Pickleball Team | 7 | 4 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2.09 |
| Columbus Sliders | 7 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1.82 |
| Utah Black Diamonds | 6 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1.27 |
| Miami Pickleball Club | 6 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 1.07 |
| Chicago Slice | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 1.00 |
| Atlanta Bouncers | 4 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0.80 |
| Phoenix Flames | 3 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0.64 |
| New York Hustlers | 3 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0.62 |
| Carolina Hogs | 2 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0.50 |
| SoCal Hard Eights | 2 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0.50 |
Challenger Level Team Results
In the Challenger Level rankings, the Las Vegas Night Owls lead with a perfect 5-0 record and 13 points, averaging 2.60 points per match. The Nashville Chefs sit in second place with a 3-2 record and 10 points, followed by the D.C. Pickleball Team with two wins, three losses, and nine points.
The Bay Area Breakers and California Black Bears each posted two wins and three losses, earning five points apiece. Florida Smash sits at the bottom of the Challenger standings with one win, four losses, and three points.
| Team Rank | Wins | Losses | Points | Reg Wins | Reg Losses | DB Wins | DB Losses | Matches | PTS/Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Night Owls | 5 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2.60 |
| Nashville Chefs | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2.00 |
| D.C. Pickleball Team | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1.80 |
| Bay Area Breakers | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1.00 |
| California Black Bears | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1.00 |
| Florida Smash | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.60 |
Strong Records, Close Battles
The Dallas Flash earned 12 regulation wins and two DreamBreaker wins, staying undefeated in all 14 matches. The St. Louis Shock also had 12 regulation wins, but lost one match in a DreamBreaker.
The New Jersey 5s played 15 matches, winning 10 in regulation and two in DreamBreakers. Their overall point total of 36 puts them just behind the top two teams.
Most teams with strong records had at least one DreamBreaker win, showing how competitive the season has been. Teams lower in the standings often lost multiple DreamBreakers, which proved to be the difference in close matches.
What Comes Next
These standings will play a big role in the playoff race and seeding as MLP 2025 continues. Teams like the Dallas Flash and St. Louis Shock are proving tough to beat, while others, like the Miami Pickleball Club and Phoenix Flames, will need major improvements to climb the rankings.
With each match affecting points-per-match averages, even the lower-ranked teams still have time to turn their seasons around. The Challenger Level race remains wide open, especially for teams chasing the undefeated Las Vegas Night Owls.
News in Brief: MLP Team Ranking 2025 Standings
Dallas Flash leads the Premier Level standings after MLP Daytona Beach 2025 with a perfect 14-0 record. St. Louis Shock and New Jersey 5s follow closely. In the Challenger Level, Las Vegas Night Owls top the table with five straight wins. These results shape the playoff race moving forward.