MLP Mid-Season Tournament 2024: MLP has unveiled an action-packed schedule for the upcoming Advil Targeted Relief MLP Mid-Season Tournament, set to ignite Grand Rapids, Michigan, from July 10-14. This inaugural event promises an electrifying showdown as all 22 MLP franchises converge in double elimination brackets, vying for championship glory across both Premier and Challenger levels.
The tournament marks a pivotal moment in the 2024 MLP season, gathering all teams under one roof for a rare and thrilling spectacle of pickleball prowess. Each team’s seeding in the brackets is meticulously determined by Points Per Match, with Matches Won % serving as the decisive tiebreaker.
Broadcast Schedule
Viewers eager to catch the excitement can tune in through various platforms throughout the event.
Wednesday – Opening Day Excitement
Starting on Wednesday, all matches will be broadcast live on MLP’s YouTube channel.
Thursday – Championship Court Showdown
Thursday kicks off with morning matchups exclusively on MLP YouTube, followed by a noon showdown on the Championship Court, broadcast on Tennis Channel, Pickleball TV, and Game+ in Canada. Afternoon sessions continue on Championship Court via Pickleball TV and Game+, while Grandstand Court action keeps fans engaged on MLP YouTube.
Friday – Continued Intensity
Friday mirrors Thursday’s schedule with morning bouts on MLP YouTube, a noon feature match on Championship Court across multiple channels, and further Championship Court action into the afternoon. Simultaneously, Grandstand Court heats up on MLP YouTube.
Saturday – Premier Pickleball Viewing
Saturday promises a day of premier pickleball viewing with all Championship Court clashes streamed on Pickleball TV, except for an exclusive 1 p.m. showdown on ESPN2. The excitement continues with a 3:30 p.m. match on Championship Court, available on Tennis Channel and Pickleball TV. MLP YouTube remains the go-to for Grandstand Court matches throughout the day.
Sunday – Tournament Culmination
Wrapping up the tournament on Sunday, the action intensifies with a Championship Court match at 11 a.m., broadcast on Tennis Channel and Pickleball TV. The excitement peaks at 2 p.m. with another Championship Court battle exclusively on ESPN2, while MLP YouTube continues to offer all the Grandstand Court action.
The detailed schedule is provided below for the upcoming MLP Mid-Season Tournament.
| Date | Time | Match | Court |
| Wed, Jul 10 | 12 p.m. | Match 21: Chicago (C9) vs. SoCal (C8) | Championship Court |
| Wed, Jul 10 | 12:30 p.m. | Match 22: California (C10) vs. Florida (C7) | Grandstand Court |
| Wed, Jul 10 | 2 p.m. | Match 23: Frisco (C5) vs. Atlanta (C4) | Championship Court |
| Wed, Jul 10 | 2:30 p.m. | Match 24: Miami (C6) vs. Brooklyn (C3) | Grandstand Court |
| Thu, Jul 11 | 10 a.m. | Match 27 | Championship Court |
| Thu, Jul 11 | 10:30 a.m. | Match 28 | Grandstand Court |
| Thu, Jul 11 | 12 p.m. | Match 4: Carolina (P11) vs. Texas (P6) | Championship Court |
| Thu, Jul 11 | 12:30 p.m. | Match 2: Utah (P12) vs. D.C. (P5) | Grandstand Court |
| Thu, Jul 11 | 2 p.m. | Match 25: Winner Match 21 vs. Las Vegas (C1) | Championship Court |
| Thu, Jul 11 | 2:30 p.m. | Match 26: Winner Match 22 vs. Bay Area (C2) | Grandstand Court |
| Thu, Jul 11 | 4 p.m. | Match 1: Columbus (P9) vs. Orlando (P8) | Championship Court |
| Thu, Jul 11 | 4:30 p.m. | Match 3: Arizona (P10) vs. Los Angeles (P7) | Grandstand Court |
| Thu, Jul 11 | 6 p.m. | Match 30 | Championship Court |
| Thu, Jul 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Match 29 | Grandstand Court |
| Fri, Jul 12 | 10 a.m. | Match 6: Winner Match 2 vs. New York (P4) | Championship Court |
| Fri, Jul 12 | 10:30 a.m. | Match 5: Winner Match 1 vs. St. Louis (P1) | Grandstand Court |
| Fri, Jul 12 | 12 p.m. | Match 8: Winner Match 4 vs. Dallas (P3) | Championship Court |
| Fri, Jul 12 | 12:30 p.m. | Match 7: Winner Match 3 vs. New Jersey (P2) | Grandstand Court |
| Fri, Jul 12 | 2 p.m. | Match 31: Challenger Semifinals | Championship Court |
| Fri, Jul 12 | 2:30 p.m. | Match 32: Challenger Semifinals | Grandstand Court |
| Fri, Jul 12 | 4 p.m. | Match 10 | Championship Court |
| Fri, Jul 12 | 4:30 p.m. | Match 9 | Grandstand Court |
| Fri, Jul 12 | 6 p.m. | Match 11 | Championship Court |
| Fri, Jul 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Match 12 | Grandstand Court |
| Sat, Jul 13 | 1 p.m. | Match 16: Premier Semifinals | Championship Court |
| Sat, Jul 13 | 12 p.m. | Match 14 | Grandstand Court |
| Sat, Jul 13 | 3:30 p.m. | Match 15: Premier Semifinals | Championship Court |
| Sat, Jul 13 | 2 p.m. | Match 13 | Grandstand Court |
| Sat, Jul 13 | 5:30 p.m. | Match 33 | Championship Court |
| Sat, Jul 13 | 4 p.m. | Match 34 | Grandstand Court |
| Sat, Jul 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Match 17 | Championship Court |
| Sat, Jul 13 | 6 p.m. | Match 18 | Grandstand Court |
| Sun, Jul 14 | 11 a.m. | Match 35: Challenger Championship | Championship Court |
| Sun, Jul 14 | 11:30 a.m. | Match 36: Challenger 3rd Place | Grandstand Court |
| Sun, Jul 14 | 2 p.m. | Match 20: Premier Championship | Championship Court |
| Sun, Jul 14 | 2:30 p.m. | Match 19: Premier 3rd Place | Grandstand Court |
Pickleball enthusiasts and sports fans alike are in for an unforgettable week of competition, where the best in the game will showcase their skills on the national stage. Whether tuning in for the drama of double elimination battles or the thrill of exclusive broadcasts, the MLP Mid-Season Tournament promises to deliver excitement and entertainment for all.
News In Brief: MLP Mid-Season Tournament 2024
Grand Rapids, Michigan, is gearing up for an electrifying week of pickleball as the Advil Targeted Relief MLP Mid-Season Tournament takes center stage from July 10-14. This inaugural event will see all 22 MLP franchises compete in double elimination brackets, with teams vying for the championship at both Premier and Challenger levels. Seeding is based on Points Per Match, with Matches Won % as the tiebreaker.
Fans can catch all the action across multiple platforms, starting Wednesday with live broadcasts on MLP’s YouTube channel. Thursday’s matches will feature morning games on YouTube, a noon showdown on the Championship Court available on Tennis Channel, Pickleball TV, and Game+ in Canada, followed by afternoon sessions.
Friday’s schedule mirrors Thursday’s, with continued excitement on MLP YouTube, Tennis Channel, Pickleball TV, and Game+. On Saturday, all Championship Court clashes will stream on Pickleball TV, with an exclusive 1 p.m. match on ESPN2 and a 3:30 p.m. game on Tennis Channel and Pickleball TV. Sunday culminates the tournament with an 11 a.m. Championship Court match on Tennis Channel and Pickleball TV, and a 2 p.m. battle on ESPN2.
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