2025 MLP Team Standings Update: As Major League Pickleball presented by DoorDash heads toward the 2025 Finals, the Las Vegas Night Owls top the Challenger Level standings with a 15–3 record and 41 points, while the Dallas Flash remain undefeated in the Premier Level with 18 wins and 46 total points.
Premier Level: Dallas Flash Set the Bar
The Dallas Flash dominate the Premier Level, holding a perfect 18–0 record. They lead all teams with 46 points and a league-best 2.56 points per match. The team also has 16 round-robin wins and two Dreambreaker victories, showing strong all-around performance.
Close behind are the Columbus Sliders, with 17 wins and 45 points. The Brooklyn Pickleball Team also holds a 17–7 record and 44 points. The St. Louis Shock and New Jersey 5s round out the top five with 16 wins each.
The bottom of the standings includes the New York Hustlers, SoCal Hard Eights, and Atlanta Bouncers, all struggling with four or five wins and under one point per match.
| Team Rank | Wins | Losses | Points | RG Wins | RG Losses | DB Wins | DB Losses | Matches | PTS/Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Flash | 18 | 0 | 46 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2.56 |
| Columbus Sliders | 17 | 7 | 45 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 1.88 |
| Brooklyn Pickleball Team | 17 | 7 | 44 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 1.83 |
| St. Louis Shock | 16 | 2 | 43 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 2.39 |
| New Jersey 5s | 16 | 4 | 38 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 1.90 |
| Los Angeles Mad Drops | 15 | 7 | 37 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 1.68 |
| Orlando Squeeze | 14 | 10 | 34 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1.42 |
| Texas Ranchers | 12 | 8 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 1.35 |
| Utah Black Diamonds | 8 | 14 | 23 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 1.05 |
| Miami Pickleball Club | 9 | 15 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0.79 |
| Carolina Hogs | 5 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 0.81 |
| Chicago Slice | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 0.88 |
| Phoenix Flames | 4 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 0.62 |
| Atlanta Bouncers | 5 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0.67 |
| SoCal Hard Eights | 4 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 0.55 |
| New York Hustlers | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0.36 |
Challenger Level: Night Owls in Control
The Las Vegas Night Owls are the clear leaders in the Challenger Level. With 15 wins, only three losses, and 41 points, they hold a strong 2.28 points per match average. The team has 10 round-robin wins and five Dreambreaker victories.
The Nashville Chefs are close behind with a 13–5 record and 34 points. The D.C. Pickleball Team sits in third place with 10 wins and 25 points.
Other teams in the Challenger Level, including the Bay Area Breakers, California Black Bears, and Florida Smash, are further behind with losing records and fewer than 20 points each.
| Team | Wins | Losses | Points | RG Wins | RG Losses | DB Wins | DB Losses | Matches | PTS/Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Night Owls | 15 | 3 | 41 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 2.28 |
| Nashville Chefs | 13 | 5 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 1.89 |
| D.C. Pickleball Team | 10 | 9 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 1.32 |
| Bay Area Breakers | 7 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1.06 |
| California Black Bears | 7 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 0.84 |
| Florida Smash | 5 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0.67 |
Standings Set Stage for MLP Finals
The standings reflect the current momentum of each team ahead of the MLP Finals, which will be held at CityPickle at Wollman Rink in New York City from August 22 to 24.
The performance of the Las Vegas Night Owls in the Challenger Level places them in a strong position for possible promotion to the Premier Level in 2026, as recently announced by Major League Pickleball.
What Comes Next
With the Premier and Challenger Levels still in play for 2025, top teams like the Dallas Flash and Las Vegas Night Owls aim to finish strong and claim championship titles. Fans will be watching closely to see how the final standings affect the future of team placements, especially with changes coming in 2026.
News in Brief: 2025 MLP Team Standings Update
The Dallas Flash remain undefeated in the Premier Level, leading with 46 points, while the Las Vegas Night Owls hold first place in the Challenger Level with 41 points. Both teams are top contenders heading into the MLP Finals, set for August 22–24 in New York City at CityPickle.
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