The Major League Pickleball playoffs are underway from San Diego. The first-round matches at the Premier Level are in the books and two teams have been eliminated: The Miami Pickleball Club and Utah Black Diamonds. We’ll be updating this blog throughout the weekend as the quarterfinal rounds progress and we get closer to determining the […]
Pickleball players spend a lot of time deciding on their next paddle purchase. It’s an important decision — paddles aren’t cheap these days — and we certainly believe that it’s crucial to have a quality paddle in order to play your best. But the truth is most modern paddles from the top brands are pretty […]
After 10 weeks of regular season events, the Major League Pickleball playoffs are here, starting Friday in San Diego. The top 10 teams in the Premier Level standings and all six Challenger Level teams will be in action over the course of three days, with the final four in Premier and top two teams in Challenger […]
Major League Pickleball has partnered with Polymarket to offer futures betting on who will win this year’s MLP final, as well as other props. Polymarket allows users to buy “yes” or “no” shares depending on their prediction. Buying shares is like betting on the outcome, and odds shift in real time as other traders bet. […]
The rise of pickleball — and specifically pro pickleball — has led to constant innovation and changes in strategy at the game’s highest level over the past few years. Instructional videos have flooded YouTube going over how to his this shot or that shot, when and where to speed up, when to lob, why you […]
There has been a lot of chatter over the years about paddle testing at the pro level, but if you’ve been paying attention you’ve probably noticed a lot less talk this year on that subject. That’s because for the most part the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball have gotten a handle on power levels […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Major League Pickleball regular season wrapped up this weekend in Utah with MLP Salt Lake City. The event featured several high-stakes matches that determined who got the last spot in the playoffs and who will get a first-round bye. The Utah Black Diamonds (4-1), Texas Ranchers (4-1) and New Jersey 5s (3-1) all finished […]
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 […]
