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Groups, Rosters, and Captains Announced for Inaugural MLP Nations Cup, Hosted at Brookhaven Country Club, Oct. 30-Nov. 1

Tickets for Event – Part of 2026 Pickleball World Championships – On-Sale via Tixr.com Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) today announced rosters and captains for the eight elite professional pickleball…

k.kocak

1 month ago

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How Long Should a Pickleball Paddle Last?

How Long Should a Pickleball Paddle Last? By Matt Reny September 24, 2026 The short answer Competitive players who play and drill nearly every day 1–3 months Players on court around 4–5…

Matt Reny

1 month ago

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MLP Produces Record-Setting 2026 Season

The May-August 2026 Major League Pickleball season – nine regular season events hosted in team markets; the Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids, Mich.; and three weeks of the 2026 MLP Playoffs across…

k.kocak

2 months ago

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Major League Pickleball Finals on CBS Set All-Time League Viewership Record

Second-Most Watched Pro Pickleball Event in History Generated 773,000 Average Viewers for New Jersey Fives vs. St. Louis Shock on Sunday, Aug. 30, Up 55% vs. Last Year’s MLP Finals Major League…

k.kocak

2 months ago

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MLP Finals Event Guide: Schedule, Map, & More

The 2026 DoorDash MLP Finals – New York City powered by Toray, return to CityPickle at Wollman Rink, August 28-30, where the remaining four teams (New Jersey 5s, St. Louis Shock, Brooklyn…

k.kocak

2 months ago

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Tune In: Broadcast Info for 2026 MLP Finals

The biggest weekend of the Major League Pickleball season is here! Catch all the action from the 2026 DoorDash MLP Finals – New York City powered by Toray, August 28–30. All matches will…

k.kocak

2 months ago

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MLP Playoffs: Quarterfinal Recap & Bracket Update

The Toray MLP Playoffs in Newport Beach concluded on Sunday, August 16, as six teams battled for the three remaining semifinal slots after the St. Louis Shock claimed theirs a day earlier.…

k.kocak

2 months ago

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MLP Playoffs: Round 1 Recap & Bracket Update

Round 1 of the MLP Playoffs is officially wrapped! All four best-of-three series at Pickler Universe in Carrrollton, TX ended in straight-set 2-0 sweeps, with the higher seed advancing in each matchup.…

k.kocak

3 months ago

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Torch Beverages Named Official THC Beverage of Major League Pickleball

Multi-year partnership names Torch Beverages, a hemp-derived THC beverage brand, the Official THC Beverage of Major League Pickleball. Torch Beverages LLC and Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) today announced a multi-year…

k.kocak

3 months ago

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MLP PLAYOFFS – DALLAS PRESENTED BY EISNERAMPER MATCHUPS, SCHEDULE

The stage is set for Round 1 of the MLP Playoffs – Dallas presented by EisnerAmper, as teams battle for the opportunity to advance to the Quarterfinals in Newport Beach. Following the…

k.kocak

3 months ago

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MLP Announces Inaugural MLP Nations Cup, October 30-November 1 in Texas

Event to be Part of Larger 2026 Pickleball World Championships at Brookhaven Country Club The country’s fastest-growing sport is going global in a big way – elite professional pickleball teams representing key…

k.kocak

3 months ago

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2026 MLP Regular Season Awards

Cast your vote for the Amway Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player for the 2026 regular season! Show your support for this season’s game-changers and rising stars of Major League Pickleball. …

k.kocak

3 months ago

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2026 MLP WAIVER PERIODS – RECAP

The final planned waiver periods for the 2026 MLP season has arrived! Teams may swap out currently rostered players for UPA-signed, MLP non-rostered players. Before each waiver period, teams potentially interested in making…

caitlin@majorleaguepickleball.co

3 months ago

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MLP 2026 Trade Window #2 Updates

Major League Pickleball will track all trades that take place during Trade Window #2 in this blog post, be sure to follow along on MLP social channels as well. The second trade…

k.kocak

3 months ago

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EXPERIENCE THE EDWARD JONES MLP MID-SEASON TOURNAMENT

The biggest week of the summer in professional pickleball has arrived. From can’t-miss matchups on Championship Court to live music, fan activations, food and drinks, and the Paddletek One Point Challenge, there’s…

k.kocak

4 months ago

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Pickleball Hits Net on Serve – Play it? Or Serve it Again?

The Pickleball Let Serve Was Abolished in 2021 Pickleball officially changed the “let” rule to eliminate re-serves when it published...

Todd Jungling (5.0 Player, Certified Instructor, Tourney Director)

4 months ago

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Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament Bracket

The bracket is set for the 2026 Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament. From July 8-12 in Grand Rapids, all 20 MLP teams and four additional teams (Team Australia, Team Canada, Team Europe,…

k.kocak

4 months ago

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Pickleball Hit Between Net & Net Post

Here’s the Scenario. You Make the Call. On a shot pulled wide, your opponent – while attempting a highlight reel,...

Todd Jungling (5.0 Player, Certified Instructor, Tourney Director)

4 months ago

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Pickleball VS Padel: Key Differences and Similarities

Pickleball is played on an open court. Padel is played on an enclosed court. Both are enjoyable and growing sports!...

Todd Jungling (5.0 Player, Certified Instructor, Tourney Director)

5 months ago

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Edward Jones Mid-Season Tournament Updates

Major League Pickleball returns to Grand Rapids this July for one of the most exciting events of the season: the 2026 Edward Jones Mid-Season Tournament. Beginning Wednesday, July 8, the tournament will…

k.kocak

5 months ago

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MLP WAIVER PERIOD #1 LIVE RESULTS & RECAP

The first of four planned waiver periods for the 2026 MLP season has arrived! Teams may swap out currently rostered players for UPA-signed, MLP non-rostered players. Before each waiver period, teams potentially interested…

k.kocak

6 months ago

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MLP NEW YORK MATCH SCHEDULE RELEASED

Major League Pickleball today announced the full match schedule overview for MLP New York – June 25-28 at Sportime Randall’s Island. All times in the below grid are Eastern Time (ET). As a reminder,…

k.kocak

6 months ago

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Pickleball Faults: Avoid Them at All Costs

We have all been there as players. We hit the perfect shot, or so we thought. Our toe touched the...

Teresa (PickleballMAX Co-Founder)

6 months ago

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MLP ST. PETERSBURG MATCH SCHEDULE RELEASED

Major League Pickleball today announced the full match schedule overview for MLP St. Petersburg – June 17-21, 2026 at St. Pete Athletic. All times in the below grid are Eastern Time (ET). As…

k.kocak

6 months ago