Opinion: How I filled out my Major League Pickleball postseason awards ballot

Gabe Tardio and Hayden Patriquin are both Major League Pickleball MVP candidates in 2025.

Major League Pickleball asked members of the media to submit nominations for postseason awards following the final regular-season event of the year at MLP Salt Lake City. There’s been a lot of chatter on social media about these awards, so I wanted to share who I nominated and why. Note: I submitted my nominees on […]

PPA Tour Bristol Open: Draws, TV information and interesting partnerships

After almost two months off, the PPA Tour is back this week with the Bristol Open in Bristol, Tennessee. It’s the second year in a row the tour has had this event at the Bristol Sportsplex, a facility that has both indoor and outdoor courts. As an Open, the tournament offers 1,000 ranking points to […]

Major League Pickleball announces new expansion franchise — the Palm Beach Royals

Major League Pickleball on Friday announced the formation of the Palm Beach Royals, an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026.

Major League Pickleball on Friday announced the formation of the Palm Beach Royals, an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026. The team was purchased at a record-high valuation by Zach Hunter and Taylor Meyer of Hyperspace Ventures, according to a news release from the league. “The addition of an expansion franchise at the […]

The ultimate 5-10 minute pickleball warmup routine

This easy 5-10 minute pickleball warmup routine is guaranteed to have you ready to play your best from the first serve while also helping to prevent those pesky pickleball injuries.

Stop me if this sounds familiar: You’re in a rush after work and battling traffic on your way to play pickleball. You’re running a little late, so as soon as you get there you throw your shoes on — hopefully they’re DAPS — grab a paddle and walk out onto the court. We get it, you […]