2025 MLP at St. Louis Highlights: The action continues Friday at MLP St. Louis with eight high-stakes matches spread across two courts at Chaifetz Arena. With playoff races heating up and elite talent on display, the July 18 slate promises intensity from first serve to final point.
Key Highlights
8 matches scheduled across Grandstand and Championship Court
St. Louis Shock vs. Columbus Sliders headlines Premier Division play
Dallas Flash puts unbeaten record on the line vs. Brooklyn
Las Vegas vs. Nashville set for epic Challenger Division rematch
Coverage begins at 11:00am CT on Pickleballtv
Order of Play – Friday, July 18
All times Central (CT)
| Time | Match | Division | Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00am | Bay Area Breakers vs Nashville Chefs | Challenger | Grandstand |
| 11:30am | Brooklyn Pickleball Team vs Atlanta Bouncers | Premier | Championship |
| 12:45pm | Florida Smash vs California Black Bears | Challenger | Grandstand |
| 1:15pm | Columbus Sliders vs Chicago Slice | Premier | Championship |
| 2:30pm | D.C. Pickleball Team vs Bay Area Breakers | Challenger | Grandstand |
| 3:00pm | Dallas Flash vs Brooklyn Pickleball Team | Premier | Championship |
| 4:15pm | Las Vegas Night Owls vs Nashville Chefs | Challenger | Grandstand |
| 5:00pm | St. Louis Shock vs Columbus Sliders | Premier | Championship |
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St. Louis Shock vs Columbus Sliders: A Clash of Powerhouses
The day’s most anticipated match comes in the final slot on Championship Court as the hometown St. Louis Shock (14-1, 46 points) take on the Columbus Sliders (15-5, 45 points). While the Shock swept the Sliders earlier this year in Columbus, that result came without CJ Klinger in the Sliders’ lineup. Now with a full-strength roster and recent momentum, Columbus will be looking for revenge and a chance to leapfrog the Shock in the standings.
This one could shape playoff positioning and may end up being a preview of a deep postseason matchup.
Brooklyn Looks to Upset Undefeated Dallas
Another must-watch showdown features the Dallas Flash (14-0, 46 points) returning to action for the first time since their Mid-Season Tournament title. They’ll face the Brooklyn Pickleball Team (15-5, 47 points), who are coming off a 3-1 win over Chicago.
Dallas edged Brooklyn 3-1 in Phoenix, but every set was tightly contested, with game scores of 11-9, 12-10, and 12-10. Brooklyn enters with AJ Koller continuing to sub for Dekel Bar, and they’ll need every bit of his firepower to slow down Dallas’ unbeaten march.
Las Vegas and Nashville Set for Another Thriller
The Challenger Division spotlight falls on the final Grandstand match of the day when the Las Vegas Night Owls (13-3, 44 points) face the Nashville Chefs (12-4, 37 points). These two teams met in the Mid-Season Tournament final, where Brooke Buckner sealed a DreamBreaker win for Las Vegas in a 22-20 classic.
Las Vegas is experimenting with new mixed doubles pairings, moving Buckner and Pablo Tellez together while Zoey Wang teams up with James Delgado. Whether that change strengthens or disrupts their chemistry remains to be seen.
For Nashville, this is a chance to avenge one of the most thrilling losses of the season—and perhaps build momentum ahead of the final stretch.
Premier Division Features Full Slate
In addition to the headline matchups, the Premier Division also features:
Brooklyn Pickleball Team vs. Atlanta Bouncers at 11:30am CT
Columbus Sliders vs. Chicago Slice at 1:15pm CT
Dallas Flash vs. Brooklyn Pickleball Team at 3:00pm CT
Each match carries serious playoff implications as teams jostle for top spots.
Challenger Division Highlights
The Challenger level will also be busy, featuring:
Bay Area Breakers vs. Nashville Chefs to open the day at 11:00am CT
Florida Smash vs. California Black Bears at 12:45pm CT
D.C. Pickleball Team vs. Bay Area Breakers at 2:30pm CT
Las Vegas Night Owls vs. Nashville Chefs to close the Grandstand slate at 4:15pm CT
Expect a mix of emerging talent, tactical battles, and rising stakes.
News in Brief: 2025 MLP at St. Louis Highlights
Friday’s MLP St. Louis schedule features eight matches across the Challenger and Premier Divisions, with play beginning at 11:00am CT. The spotlight will shine brightest on the 5:00pm CT matchup between the hometown St. Louis Shock and Columbus Sliders, two of the top teams in the Premier standings. Unbeaten Dallas returns to face Brooklyn, and the Las Vegas–Nashville rematch promises drama in the Challenger bracket. Coverage airs live on Pickleballtv, with matches from both Championship and Grandstand Courts.
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