The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) is now competing on a global scale, with official tournaments taking place in over 15 countries across five continents. And the mission remains the same: bring team-based pickleball to the masses, and crown the best squad in the world this December in Dallas. Love pickleball? Then you’ll love our … Read more
Waters sat down with host Christine Williamson onsite from the MLP Mid-Season Tournament to address the pickleball haters, the pressure she feels as the world no. 1, and her Olympic dreams. The interview was a much-hyped appearance as part of ESPN’s “50 States in 50 Days” tour. Waters is competing to defend her team’s title … Read more
Waters sat down with host Christine Williamson onsite from the MLP Mid-Season Tournament to address the pickleball haters, the pressure she feels as the world no. 1, and her Olympic dreams. The interview was a much-hyped appearance as part of ESPN’s “50 States in 50 Days” tour. Waters is competing to defend her team’s title … Read more
In a statement released on Instagram Saturday, the United Pickleball Association (UPA) announced the termination of Quang Duong’s professional pickleball contract, citing “multiple and repeated violations of the exclusivity terms of the agreement.” The termination is effective immediately and pertains to Duong’s future participation in both PPA and MLP events. The statement continued: “Despite numerous … Read more
Pickleball addicts (like myself) will wear down at least 3-5 pairs of shoes per year. So finding the right pair is crucial for your wallet and your game. To help my fellow players, I’ve ranked the best men’s pickleball shoes of 2025. I decided to go with some of the top brands: Love pickleball? Then … Read more
The Beer City Open (BCO) is the best amateur pickleball tournament in the pickleball world, and it’s not close. It is also hosting the Major League Pickleball (MLP) Mid-Season Tournament at the same time this year, for the second year in a row. Initially, I had plans on being in Grand Rapids this week to … Read more
The Edward Jones Major League Pickleball (MLP) Mid-Season Tournament is taking over Grand Rapids, Michigan this week. In partnership with the Beer City Open, MLP is hosting its Mid-Season Tournament at the Belknap Park starting Wednesday, July 9th. All 22 MLP teams and two collegiate teams are battling it out for pride, prize money, and … Read more
The Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball presented by DoorDash (MLP) are excited to announce Jenius Bank™ – the digital banking division of SMBC MANUBANK, a member of the SMBC Group – has joined as an official partner for the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball presented by DoorDash (MLP) throughout the balance … Read more
DUPR’s new algorithm update rewards performance based on predictions – not just final game results. The reactions online are mixed. The stakes for your DUPR games just went up. DUPR dropped a surprise algorithm update yesterday. In a nutshell, starting now: “Your rating will move based on how you’re actually performing—not whether you win or … Read more
Major League Pickleball (MLP) finished its seventh event in the 2025 regular season at the Sportime Randall’s Island in New York City. The event hosted 12 of the 22 MLP teams, including six of the Premier Level teams. Let’s get into the action. Premier Level Team Standings from MLP New York Overall Premier Level Standings … Read more