After a thrilling slate of matches in Dallas over Memorial Day weekend, Major League Pickleball is back in action this week. There are 11 teams participating in MLP Columbus, which starts Thursday from Pickle & Chill, an indoor facility that has hosted several past MLP events. Here are the teams in the field this week: […]
The UPA-A has made it clear: there is no place for intentional headshots on the PPA Tour or in Major League Pickleball. A new provisional rule, known as the “Targeting” rule, was just announced effective immediately and “will remain in place until further notice as officials assess its impact on professional play.” The rule states […]
After taking over a Major League Pickleball team late last year, The Kitchen announced this week that the Frisco Pandas will be relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, marking a new era for one of the original MLP franchises. The move also comes with a name change: the Pandas will now be known as the Nashville Chefs. The […]
Collegiate pickleball just evolved, and student athletes will now have the chance to play at the top of the game. The Collegiate Pickleball Tour (CPT)—a new nationwide series backed by DUPR and the United Pickleball Association (UPA)—is set to showcase college talent, award over $100,000 in prize money, and give top teams the chance to face off […]
The AZ Drive, one of Major League Pickleball’s (MLP) franchises, has just sold a controlling stake at a valuation north of $10 million. The new ownership group includes Proton Sports—an Arizona-based paddle brand—alongside former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer and financial pro Jeff Tsao. They’ll join an already star-studded group that includes NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, […]
Are you looking to attend a PPA Tour or Major League Pickleball event as a spectator or player this year? We have all the information you need to get registered or purchase tickets. PPA Tour events SACRAMENTO OPENDates: April 13-19Life Time Arden, Sacramento, CaliforniaDetails | Tickets ATLANTA PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPSDates: April 27-May 3Life Time Peachtree Corners, […]
Are you looking to attend a PPA Tour or Major League Pickleball event as a spectator or player this year? We have all the information you need to get registered or purchase tickets. PPA Tour events SACRAMENTO OPENDates: April 13-19Life Time Arden, Sacramento, CaliforniaDetails | Tickets ATLANTA PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPSDates: April 27-May 3Life Time Peachtree Corners, […]
For the first time, Major League Pickleball’s events will line up with its teams’ home markets. The 2025 MLP schedule just dropped, aligning events with team markets and offering select amateur play events within a five-month season. Cities like Atlanta, New York, and Miami set the stage in 2024, but 2025 promises even more local […]
Major League Pickleball (MLP) matches look a little different this year. Instead of teams “winning” entire events, they’ll seek to win as many matches as possible culminating in playoffs at the end of the year. With MLP Atlanta – the first event in 2024 – coming up this week, we thought we’d highlight some of […]
Premier level Major League Pickleball team, the Utah Black Diamonds, will build a $25 million pickleball facility in South Jordan, Utah — the league’s first team home base and club for members. The team partnered with GCTM Investments and The Picklr for the development, which is slated to complete in summer 2025. Located just south […]
