What is Major League Pickleball?

Everyone’s heard by now how Pickleball is growing. It’s growing fast and the demand for

competitive play has increased too. That’s where Major League Pickleball (MLP) comes in—

it brings the glory, ferocity, and high-level skill of professional play to the sport. Major

League Pickleball is the official major league organization for Pickleball.

Sports across the world have their own major league organizations, meant to stimulate

competition, grow interest in the sport, and give people the entertainment they deserve.

Pickleball is big now, so it only makes sense to gather the best talent from across the world

on the same court, duking it out for the glory of victory.

What does the MLP do for Pickleball?

Major League Pickleball keeps Pickleball going. With tournaments and events keeping pros

on their toes, it ensures that there’s a place for serious players to evolve their game. The

MLP helps the sport grow too, giving Pickleball the attention it deserves and helping spread

the word. More players means more talent, and so they’re doing their best to put all eyes on

the competition.

Who’s involved in the MLP?

Aside from a ton of great sponsors, there’s plenty of big names taking ownership of pro

teams in the league. Mark Cuban, Kate Upton, Kevin Durant, Patrick Mahomes.. Need I say

more?

It’s a testament to the sport’s incredible ability to unite people from all walks of life.

Pickleball is a sport for everyone, and as long as you’re willing to bring the fire and energy

the competition demands, you’ll be right at home with the MLP.

But what about the pros themselves? When it comes to the players, there’s plenty of fierce

competition to go around. But well-known Pickleball pros like Dekel Bar, Simone Jardim,

and Ben Johns are all involved in the MLP. Aside from well-established names in Pickleball’s

pro scene, there’s plenty of upstarts that are looking to pave their own path to glory. That’s

where our next question comes in.

What levels of competition are there in the MLP?

Major League Pickleball features two levels of competitive play: MLP Premier Level and

MLP Challenger Level.

Premier Level features the top of the line professionals, with stellar track records, glorious

victories, and strong DUPR ratings. You’ll find all the best players that Pickleball has to offer

on the Premier Level. They set the bar for what a top player looks like.

Challenger Level is full of promising new talent that have proven themselves worthy of the

professional scene. Their job is to demolish expectations and pave the way for new talent,

bringing vibrant, fresh energy to the court and setting themselves up for future success.

Is there a draft in the MLP?

Major League Pickleball uses a Snake Draft format.

Well, how does it work?

In the first round, each team makes a single-player pick, decided by a random lottery order.

Each round, the pick order reverses. For example: whoever picked last in the first round

will pick first in the second. Since MLP teams are made of four players, there’s four total

rounds for the draft.

How do I get involved?

One of the best ways to get involved in Major League Pickleball is to start watching pro

games. The MLP website has tons of recorded games for you to enjoy. There’s also an events

list so you know where to look for the next blood-pumping match. You can also sign up to

get ticket offers and latest news to your email.

If you’re looking to help pave the future for professional Pickleball, their contact page also

can direct you to the resources for team ownership and employment opportunities.

You can also support Major League Pickleball by sporting your favorite MLP Team

logo on MLP Apparel and Hats available at Fromith Pickleball. Fromuth Pickleball is

proud to be the Official Retail Partner of the MLP.