MLP Team Standings Playoff Race: After the conclusion of Major League Pickleball New York 2025, team standings have shifted, creating intense pressure as franchises prepare for the Edward Jones Mid-Season Tournament. The updated rankings reveal rising contenders and playoff hopefuls battling to stay alive as every match point becomes more important.
Columbus Surges, Brooklyn Rises
The Columbus Sliders lead the Premier Level standings after winning 15 of their 20 matches and scoring 45 total points. Brooklyn Pickleball Team is close behind with 44 points from 19 matches, showing strong form heading into Grand Rapids.
Dallas Flash remains unbeaten with 14 wins and no losses. They rank third with 40 points and the highest points-per-match average at 2.86. St. Louis Shock sits just behind with 39 points and a strong 13-1 record.
Mid-Table Teams Jockey for Position
New Jersey 5s continue their consistent run with 36 points and a 12-3 record. Los Angeles Mad Drops, with 14 wins and 5 losses, hold 37 points but have relied heavily on DreamBreaker results, winning six times in those tiebreaker rounds.
Orlando Squeeze sits in seventh place with 34 points after 12 wins and 8 losses, but questions remain about their ability to defeat stronger teams. Texas Ranchers and Utah Black Diamonds round out the top 9 with solid but inconsistent performances.
Playoff Race Tightens at the Bottom
The bottom half of the standings is led by Miami Pickleball Club with 19 points, followed by Carolina Hogs with 17 points and Chicago Slice with 14. These teams are now competing with Phoenix Flames, Atlanta Bouncers, SoCal Hard Eights, and New York Hustlers for the final playoff positions. New York remains last with only 8 points from 19 matches.
| Team Rank | Wins | Losses | Points | Reg Wins | Reg Losses | DB Wins | DB Losses | Matches | PTS/Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Sliders | 15 | 5 | 45 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 2.25 |
| Brooklyn Pickleball Team | 14 | 5 | 44 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 2.32 |
| 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 |
| Los Angeles Mad Drops | 14 | 5 | 37 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 1.95 |
| New Jersey 5s | 12 | 3 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2.40 |
| Orlando Squeeze | 12 | 8 | 34 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1.70 |
| Texas Ranchers | 8 | 6 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1.93 |
| Utah Black Diamonds | 8 | 12 | 23 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 1.15 |
| Miami Pickleball Club | 7 | 13 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 0.95 |
| Carolina Hogs | 5 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0.89 |
| Chicago Slice | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 1.00 |
| Phoenix Flames | 4 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 0.68 |
| Atlanta Bouncers | 4 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0.80 |
| SoCal Hard Eights | 3 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 0.63 |
| New York Hustlers | 3 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0.42 |
Challenger Level Leaders Push Ahead
In the Challenger Level, Las Vegas Night Owls lead the standings with 35 points from 15 matches and a 2.33 points-per-match average. Nashville Chefs are second with 30 points and 11 wins.
D.C. Pickleball Team ranks third with 23 points, followed by Bay Area Breakers, California Black Bears, and Florida Smash, who face a tough road ahead to reach the top.
| Team Rank | Wins | Losses | Points | Reg Wins | Reg Losses | DB Wins | DB Losses | Matches | PTS/Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Night Owls | 12 | 3 | 35 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 2.33 |
| Nashville Chefs | 11 | 4 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 2.00 |
| D.C. Pickleball Team | 7 | 8 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 1.53 |
| Bay Area Breakers | 6 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1.27 |
| California Black Bears | 5 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 1.07 |
| Florida Smash | 4 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0.80 |
Points-per-Match Tells the Story
Points-per-match is the deciding factor in team seeding for the upcoming mid-season event. Dallas Flash, St. Louis Shock, and New Jersey 5s top the Premier standings by this measure, while Las Vegas Night Owls and Nashville Chefs lead the Challenger race.
With standings points and prize money on the line, the Edward Jones Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids will be a defining moment for every team.
News in Brief: MLP Team Standings Playoff Race
The 2025 MLP standings after New York show Columbus Sliders at the top with 45 points. Dallas Flash remains unbeaten, while Las Vegas Night Owls lead in the Challenger Level. Teams now shift focus to the Edward Jones Mid-Season Tournament, where bonus points could shake up the playoff race.
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