There’s a new pickleball comedy coming to Apple, and let us be the first to say: Did Ben Stiller steal our name for his pickleball movie? “The Dink,” starring Jake Johnson (“New Girl) and produced by Stiller (“Severance”), follows a washed-up tennis pro as he “tries to save a club by reluctantly playing pickleball to … Read more
The Dink, pickleball’s premier media and events company, has partnered with Buick to level up the pickleball experience with Courted: a four-city social mixer series that reimagines what a pickleball event can be. This isn’t a tournament. It’s a social mixer with pickleball flavor, a curated day of music, drinks, open play, and off-court vibes, … Read more
In a major step toward building a true nationwide pipeline for competitive team pickleball, The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) is now officially partnered with State Pro Leagues and The National Junior Pickleball Tour. That means some of the most talented, committed, and high-level amateur players in the U.S. will now have a clear path … Read more
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
With more than 300 annual events across 12 countries, The Dink Minor League Pickleball is quickly becoming one of the sport’s premier competitions. The DUPR-based format ensures gameplay is fair across teams and divisions, meaning the guaranteed matches at each event are as fun as they are competitive. And the craze is catching on: The … Read more
This past weekend, Miami wasn’t just sizzling with some of the hottest temperatures of the year; the courts were on fire too. The Dink Minor League Pickleball rolled through town for another weekend of team-based chaos, and this one had it all. Returning players from the 2024 The Dink MiLP National Championships, nail-biters on championship … Read more
Forget what you thought you knew about Minor League Pickleball. A new format is shaking things up—and it’s faster, fiercer, and fully focused on team strategy. Introducing MiLP’s brand-new 3v3 gendered format, designed to streamline match play and highlight the power of coordinated trio teams. No DreamBreakers. No mixed matchups. Just three-on-three action that goes … Read more
New York, NY — The Dink and PodPlay have teamed up to launch ClipTHAT, a new content series that showcases the best plays, wildest rallies, and most entertaining moments from everyday players across the country. This innovative series will spotlight the best moments from recreational pickleball players across the nation. ClipTHAT showcases extraordinary plays, thrilling … Read more
It’s been exciting to watch the growth of pickleball over the past few years, especially in our home city of Cincinnati, Ohio! The number of players has increased exponentially as has the number of courts throughout the city and its suburbs. Cincinnati is home to thousands of pickleball fanatics. It has some of the largest … Read more
The 2025 Dink Minor League Pickleball National Championships are officially set for December 3-7. This event represents the highest level of amateur competition outside the professional circuit, drawing the very best talent from across the nation and earning recognition on the DUPR leaderboard. Six countries will also be sending the best of the best to … Read more