The Dink Minor League Pickleball Is Now a Global Phenomenon

The Dink Minor League Pickleball Is Now a Global Phenomenon

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

Anna Leigh Waters Gets Real on ESPN’s SportsCenter

Anna Leigh Waters Gets Real on ESPN's SportsCenter

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

Anna Leigh Waters Gets Real on ESPN’s SportsCenter

Anna Leigh Waters Gets Real on ESPN's SportsCenter

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

UPA Terminates Quang Duong’s Contract After ‘Multiple and Repeated Violations’

UPA Terminates Quang Duong's Contract After 'Multiple and Repeated Violations'

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

Jenius Bank Named Official Partner of the Carvana PPA Tour

Jenius Bank Named Official Partner of the Carvana PPA Tour

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

Win or Lose, Your DUPR Rating Could Now Take a Hit

Win or Lose, Your DUPR Rating Could Now Take a Hit

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

MLP New York Event Recap

MLP New York Event Recap

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