MLP New York City Finals 2025: The DoorDash Major League Pickleball Finals – New York City, powered by Toray, will take place Friday, August 22, through Sunday, August 24, at CityPickle at Wollman Rink in Central Park. The event will crown the 2025 season champions after a 10-event regular season and multiple playoff rounds.
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Premier Level Championship
The Premier Level features the top professional coed teams: the No. 1 St. Louis Shock, No. 3 New Jersey 5s led by teenage star Anna Leigh Waters, No. 5 Columbus Sliders, and No. 6 Los Angeles Mad Drops featuring men’s all-time No. 1 player Ben Johns.
Each semifinal matchup will be a best-of-three series. Winners will advance to the Premier Level Finals to compete for the most prestigious trophy in professional pickleball.
Challenger Level Championship
In the Challenger Level, the No. 1 Las Vegas Night Owls will face the No. 2 Nashville Chefs. The winner earns the championship title and a chance to be promoted to the Premier Level in 2026.
Match Schedule
Friday, August 22 – Matches Begin at 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.: Premier Semis – Series 1, Match 1 (Columbus Sliders vs. St. Louis Shock) on MSG Networks & PickleballTV
1:30 p.m.: Premier Semis – Series 2, Match 1 (Los Angeles Mad Drops vs. New Jersey 5s) on MSG Networks & PickleballTV
3:15 p.m.: Premier Semis – Series 1, Match 2 (Columbus Sliders vs. St. Louis Shock) on MSG Networks & PickleballTV
5:00 p.m.: Premier Semis – Series 2, Match 2 (Los Angeles Mad Drops vs. New Jersey 5s) on CBS Sports Network
Saturday, August 23 – Matches Begin at 9:45 a.m.
9:45 a.m. (if needed): Premier Semis – Series 1, Match 3 (Columbus Sliders vs. St. Louis Shock) on PickleballTV
12:00 p.m.: TBD Match – Premier Semifinals Match 3 or Premier Finals Match 1 on CBS
2:00 p.m.: Challenger Finals – Match 1 (Nashville Chefs vs. Las Vegas Night Owls) on CBS Sports Network
4:00 p.m. (if needed): Premier Finals – Match 1 (teams TBD) on PickleballTV
Sunday, August 24 – Matches Begin at 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.: Challenger Finals – Match 2 on CBS Sports Network
1:00 p.m.: Premier Finals – Match 2 on Tennis Channel & PickleballTV
3:00 p.m.: TBD Match if either Premier or Challenger Finals need Match 3 on Tennis Channel & PickleballTV
5:00 p.m.: Premier Finals – Match 3 (if needed) on PickleballTV
The finals will feature the best professional pickleball talent in the world, with national broadcasts ensuring fans across the country can follow the action.
News in Brief: MLP New York City Finals 2025
The DoorDash Major League Pickleball Finals – New York City, powered by Toray, run Aug. 22-24 at Central Park’s CityPickle. Premier teams like St. Louis Shock, New Jersey 5s, Columbus Sliders, and Los Angeles Mad Drops compete, while Las Vegas Night Owls and Nashville Chefs battle in the Challenger Level. National broadcasts are planned.
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