Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament: The Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament continues Saturday, July 13, at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Only Premier Level teams will take the court, with a packed schedule of high-stakes matchups throughout the day.
Full Day of Matches at Belknap Park
Saturday’s competition features 10 matchups involving top-tier MLP Premier Level teams. The action begins with the Orlando Squeeze taking on the Los Angeles Mad Drops. Following that, the Texas Ranchers will face the St. Louis Shock.
Other matches include the SoCal Hard Eights against the Brooklyn Pickleball Team and the Miami Pickleball Club versus the New Jersey 5s. Later in the day, the Atlanta Bouncers will challenge the Texas Ranchers, and the Orlando Squeeze return to the court against the Brooklyn Pickleball Team.
Evening matches include the New York Hustlers facing the Miami Pickleball Club, followed by the Columbus Sliders going up against the Dallas Flash. The day closes with two more matches: Miami Pickleball Club versus Texas Ranchers, and the New Jersey 5s against the St. Louis Shock.
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Premier Level Teams Eye Mid-Season Momentum
This event is a major point in the MLP season. Wins at this stage can influence playoff chances and team rankings. Every team is looking to build momentum before the season moves into its final stretch.
The Premier Level is MLP’s highest division, featuring top talent and competitive play. Saturday’s matches are expected to draw large crowds and online viewership from fans around the country.
| Match | Team 1 | vs | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Squeeze | vs | Los Angeles Mad Drops |
| 2 | Texas Ranchers | vs | St. Louis Shock |
| 3 | SoCal Hard Eights | vs | Brooklyn Pickleball Team |
| 4 | Miami Pickleball Club | vs | New Jersey 5s |
| 5 | Atlanta Bouncers | vs | Texas Ranchers |
| 6 | Orlando Squeeze | vs | Brooklyn Pickleball Team |
| 7 | New York Hustlers | vs | Miami Pickleball Club |
| 8 | Columbus Sliders | vs | Dallas Flash |
| 9 | Miami Pickleball Club | vs | Texas Ranchers |
| 10 | New Jersey 5s | vs | St. Louis Shock |
What’s Next for Teams and Fans
The Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament gives teams a chance to prove themselves on a big stage. For fans in Grand Rapids, it’s a rare opportunity to see many of the best professional pickleball players in one place.
As the tournament continues through the weekend, more exciting matchups are expected, with playoff hopes hanging in the balance.
News in Brief: Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament
The Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament continues Saturday, July 13, at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Only Premier Level teams are scheduled to play, including key matchups like Orlando Squeeze vs. Los Angeles Mad Drops and Miami Pickleball Club vs. New Jersey 5s. Ten matches will take place throughout the day.
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