Major League Pickleball to be broadcast in several local media markets this season
Last Edited
Apr 16 2025
Category
News
Major League Pickleball and Gray Media have announced a series of local media partnerships that will provide expanded distribution in several team markets during the 2025 season.
Viewers in the Atlanta Bouncers, Carolina Hogs, Columbus Sliders and St. Louis Shock home markets and surrounding areas will have access to broadcast coverage of matches throughout the year, starting with MLP Orlando (Apr. 24-27) and MLP Columbus (May 1-4).
MLP local broadcast schedule
Atlanta Bouncers matches on Peachtree Sports Network
Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. ET vs. New Jersey 5s (MLP Orlando)
Friday, May 2, at 4 p.m. ET vs. Chicago Slice (MLP Columbus)
Sunday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m. ET vs. Columbus Sliders (MLP Columbus)
Carolina Hogs matches on the Palmetto Entertainment and Sports Network
Saturday, April 26, at Noon ET vs. defending champion Dallas Flash (MLP Orlando)
Friday, May 2, at 2 p.m. ET vs. Orlando Squeeze (MLP Columbus)
Columbus Sliders matches on Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Friday, April 25, at 12 p.m. ET vs. Dallas Flash (MLP Orlando)
Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m. ET vs. St. Louis Shock (MLP Columbus)
Sunday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m. ET vs. Atlanta Bouncers (MLP Columbus)
St. Louis Shock matches on Matrix Midwest
Sunday, April 27, at 11 a.m. ET vs. D.C. Pickleball Team (MLP Orlando)
Thursday, May 1, at 4 p.m. ET vs. Atlanta Bouncers (MLP Columbus)
Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m. ET vs. Columbus Sliders (MLP Columbus)
"Growth in pickleball has been incredible over the past few years with the sport now being played by over 20 million people," said Samin Odhwani, United Pickleball Association Chief Strategy Officer. "We are excited to continue serving that audience and others by bringing Major League Pickleball to the masses and working with an incredible partner like Gray Media to serve fan bases in our local MLP team markets."
Full match scheduling and additional distribution information -- in addition to full event coverage on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App -- will be made available roughly 30 days prior to each event. Check local listings for more information.
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