2024 Major League Pickleball Playoffs Schedule: As the 2024 Major League Pickleball (MLP) playoffs approach, excitement is building with the brackets now finalized for the Premier Level and the Challenger Level. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what to expect.
Key Details
Playoff Schedule
- Round 1: November 1st – 3rd
Location: Brookhaven Country Club, Farmer’s Branch, Texas - Round 2: November 22nd – 24th
Location: USTA National Campus, Orlando, Florida
Prize Money Breakdown
Premier Level Payouts (per team)
- Champion: $80,000
- Runner-Up: $40,000
- Third Place: $20,000
Challenger Level Payouts (per team)
- Champion: $30,000
- Runner-Up: $20,000
- Third Place: $10,000
Note: The six teams in the Challenger Level are competing for four promotion spots to the Premier Level in 2025.
Playoff Format
The playoffs consist of the top six teams from the Premier Level and the Challenger Level. The seeding for each level is as follows:
Premier Level Seeding
Challenger Level Seeding
- Chicago Slice
- SoCal Hard Eights
- Miami Pickleball Club
- Atlanta Bouncers
- Las Vegas Night Owls
- Frisco Pandas
Matchup Details
Round 1 will feature matchups only between the 3rd through 6th seeds. The unique rule of Major League Pickleball allows the higher seed to select its opponent from the two lowest seeds.
Premier Level Matchups
- Dallas Flash vs. New York Hustlers (3 vs. 6)
- D.C. Pickleball Team vs. Texas Ranchers (4 vs. 5)
Challenger Level Matchups
- Miami Pickleball Club vs. Frisco Pandas (3 vs. 6)
- Atlanta Bouncers vs. Las Vegas Night Owls (4 vs. 5)
Series Format
Each playoff matchup will follow a best-two-out-of-three series format. This means teams will compete in up to three separate matches over the three days of the event. If a team wins the first two matches, the final match will not be played.
Strategic Advantages
Higher seeds enjoy several advantages:
- They choose all coin toss options (side, order of play, etc.), enhancing their competitive edge.
- They can determine the reaction order in mixed doubles and in Dreambreaker scenarios.
With the stakes high and competition fierce, the 2024 Major League Pickleball playoffs promise to show thrilling matches as teams strive for victory and promotion. Fans are eagerly anticipating the action.
News in Brief: 2024 Major League Pickleball Playoffs Schedule
The 2024 Major League Pickleball playoffs are set, featuring the Premier and Challenger Levels. Round 1 will occur from November 1st to 3rd at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmer’s Branch, Texas, with Round 2 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, on November 22nd to 24th.
The playoffs include significant payouts, with Premier teams competing for up to $80,000 and Challenger teams vying for promotion to the Premier Level in 2025.
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