MLP Grand Rapids Mid-Season Tournament: Major League Pickleball heads to Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the 2025 Edward Jones Mid-Season Tournament. Taking place at Belknap Park, the event features all 22 MLP teams and brings with it major playoff stakes, bonus points, and a prize pool of $87,500 for Premier Level teams.
A Key Stop in the MLP Season
This sixth event of the 2025 season runs alongside the Beer City Open and begins Wednesday, July 9, with Challenger Level matches. Premier Level teams start Thursday, July 10, with play beginning daily at 11 a.m. EST (1 p.m. on Friday). Matches will be streamed live on Pickleballtv.
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Double Elimination and Prize Money
The tournament format is double elimination. Teams can still win bronze if they fall into the consolation bracket. Premier Level winners will earn $50,000, second place gets $25,000, and third takes home $12,500.
Bonus points will also be added to season totals:
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6 points for first
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4 points for second
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2 points for third
These points could greatly change the playoff standings heading into the second half of the season.
First Round Premier Matchups
Twelve Premier Level teams will compete in the first round:
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Dallas Flash (1) vs. New York Hustlers (16)
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St. Louis Shock (2) vs. SoCal Hard 8s (15)
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New Jersey 5s (3) vs. Phoenix Flames (14)
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Brooklyn Pickleball Team (4) vs. Atlanta Bouncers (13)
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Columbus Sliders (5) vs. Carolina Hogs (12)
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Los Angeles Mad Drops (6) vs. Miami Pickleball Club (11)
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Texas Ranchers (7) vs. Chicago Slice (10)
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Orlando Squeeze (8) vs. Utah Black Diamonds (9)
Seeds are based on points per match so far in the season. Match win percentage is used for tiebreakers.
Festival Atmosphere and National Spotlight
Held at 30 Coldbrook St NE, Belknap Park is just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The event is not only a mid-season checkpoint but a festival of pro and amateur pickleball with crowds expected to fill the venue.
Fans can expect intense competition with playoff spots and money on the line, especially as teams fight for top seeds in the final months of the season.
News in Brief: MLP Grand Rapids Mid-Season Tournament
The 2025 Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament kicks off July 9 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. All 22 MLP teams will compete, with prize money and key standings points at stake. Premier teams start July 10 at Belknap Park, and matches will stream live on Pickleballtv throughout the event.