MLP Team Standings 2025 Leaders: The St. Louis Shock have taken the top spot in the Premier Level standings following the Major League Pickleball (MLP) Salt Lake City 2025 event, with an impressive 24 wins, just one loss, and 74 total points. The Dallas Flash and New Jersey 5s follow in second and third place.
Premier Level Standings
In the Premier Level, the St. Louis Shock dominated with 21 regular wins, three Dreambreaker wins, and a points-per-match average of 2.96. The Dallas Flash finished close behind at 22 wins and 71 points, while the New Jersey 5s secured 20 wins and 62 points. Other strong performers included the Brooklyn Pickleball Team and Columbus Sliders, each with 18 wins.
The Los Angeles Mad Drops also posted 18 wins but collected fewer points, landing them sixth in the rankings. Teams lower in the standings included the Orlando Squeeze, Utah Black Diamonds, and Miami Pickleball Club. At the bottom were the SoCal Hard Eights and New York Hustlers, each struggling to secure wins throughout the season.
| Team Rank | Wins | Losses | Points | Reg Wins | Reg Losses | DB Wins | DB Losses | Matches | Pts/Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Shock | 24 | 1 | 74 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 2.96 |
| Dallas Flash | 22 | 3 | 71 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 2.84 |
| New Jersey 5s | 20 | 5 | 62 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 2.48 |
| Brooklyn Pickleball Team | 18 | 7 | 56 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 2.24 |
| Columbus Sliders | 18 | 7 | 52 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 2.08 |
| Los Angeles Mad Drops | 18 | 7 | 49 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 25 | 1.96 |
| Texas Ranchers | 15 | 10 | 48 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 1.92 |
| Orlando Squeeze | 15 | 10 | 42 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1.68 |
| Utah Black Diamonds | 12 | 13 | 35 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 1.40 |
| Miami Pickleball Club | 8 | 17 | 22 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 0.88 |
| Chicago Slice | 5 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 0.84 |
| Phoenix Flames | 6 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 0.76 |
| Atlanta Bouncers | 6 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 0.72 |
| Carolina Hogs | 5 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 0.68 |
| SoCal Hard Eights | 4 | 21 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 0.64 |
| New York Hustlers | 4 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0.40 |
Challenger Level Standings
In the Challenger Level, the Las Vegas Night Owls lead with 21 wins and 65 points, averaging 2.60 points per match. The Nashville Chefs rank second with 16 wins, while the California Black Bears follow with 12 wins. Mid-table teams include the D.C. Pickleball Team and Bay Area Breakers. The Florida Smash sit last with just five wins and 15 points.
| Team Rank | Wins | Losses | Points | Reg Wins | Reg Losses | DB Wins | DB Losses | Matches | Pts/Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Night Owls | 21 | 4 | 65 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 2.60 |
| Nashville Chefs | 16 | 9 | 51 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 2.04 |
| California Black Bears | 12 | 13 | 38 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 1.52 |
| D.C. Pickleball Team | 11 | 14 | 36 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 1.44 |
| Bay Area Breakers | 10 | 15 | 32 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 1.28 |
| Florida Smash | 5 | 20 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0.60 |
Key Takeaways from Salt Lake City
The standings reflect strong team performances, particularly from St. Louis Shock and Las Vegas Night Owls, who dominated their respective divisions. Consistency in regular matches and success in Dreambreakers played a big role in determining the top spots.
The results also show a clear gap between leading teams and those at the bottom, suggesting that some franchises will need to make significant changes before the next MLP event. With playoff implications ahead, the current leaders have momentum, while lower-ranked teams face the challenge of turning their seasons around.
News in Brief: MLP Team Standings 2025 Leaders
The St. Louis Shock lead the Premier Level standings after MLP Salt Lake City 2025 with 24 wins and 74 points. In the Challenger Level, the Las Vegas Night Owls are on top with 21 wins and 65 points. Both teams dominated their divisions, while several franchises struggled to keep pace.
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