Event Information

MLP and its collection of top pickleball pros and coed teams are coming to CityPickle at Wollman Rink in iconic Central Park for the very first time with  Hertz MLP New York City, September 19-22!

A collection of twelve of MLP's 22 teams - including local favorites the NY Hustlers, Brooklyn Aces, and New Jersey 5s - will play 30 matches over four days as they compete for standings points and spots in the season-ending MLP Playoffs this November. Don’t miss your chance to see pro pickleball superstars Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, and Jack Sock in action in NYC for the very first time!

Six Premier Level teams and six Challenger Level teams are scheduled to play: 

Premier Level Teams

Carolina Pickleball Club, Columbus Sliders, D.C. Pickleball Team, New Jersey 5s, NY Hustlers, Utah Black Diamonds 

Challenger Level Teams

Brooklyn Aces, Chicago Slice, Florida Smash, Frisco Pandas, Las Vegas Night Owls, Miami Pickleball Club

View team rosters here, and stay tuned for the full match schedule. 

ABOUT MLP

Major League Pickleball is the preeminent team-based professional pickleball league - featuring eight regular season events, the Advil Targeted Relief MLP Mid-Season Tournament, and the 2024 MLP Playoffs - with nearly 100 of the best athletes in the sport across 22 teams, a unique coed format, iconic team owners, easy to understand scoring, and an electric on-site fan experience.

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All guests will proceed through a screening process before entry is permitted to the Wollman Rink MLP gates. 

There will be a limit of one bag per guest admitted onto the Grounds.

All bags are subject to search and must not be larger than 12” W x 12”H x 16” L (Size exception if larger size necessitated for ADA/medical equipment reasons, to be confirmed by Security Supervisor). There are no bag storage facilities on the Grounds. 

The following items are prohibited and MAY NOT be brought onto the premises:

  • - Backpacks (Exception: single compartment drawstring bags; or if used for ADA/medical equipment reasons, to be confirmed by the Security Supervisor)
  • - Hard coolers or like containers
  • - Sealed packages of any kind
  • - Glass bottles, containers, or cans (Exception: reusable metal or plastic water bottles-24 oz. or less)
  • - Aerosol cans or noise-making devices
  • - Alcohol or other beverages containing alcohol; illegal substances
  • - Video cameras or recording devices (Exception: cell phones and SLR cameras, with lenses up to and not exceeding 300mm, with video or recording capabilities) and mono/bipods/tripods or other professional camera equipment
  • - Computers or laptops
  • - Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)
  • - Animals (Exception: service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome; emotional support animals are not  permitted)
  • - Flags, banners or signs
  • - Any materials, items or apparel constituting unauthorized advertising or promotion
  • - Laser pointing devices
  • - Drones (UAS-Unmanned Aircraft Systems), drone controllers, or model/miniature aircraft
  • - Selfie-sticks or other telescopic devices
  • - Skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, bicycles or other personal recreational vehicles, with the exception of ADA-required devices
  • - Rollerblades
  • - Masks (other than health and safety face masks)
  • - Fireworks, missile-like objects, Frisbees and any other form of projectiles
  • - Balloons, beach balls and other inflatables
  • - Confetti or glitter
  • - Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, etc.
  • - Any devices that may interfere with and/or distract players, other guests or any technology-related services provided at the premises
  • - Visible indecent, inappropriate or offensive clothing or accessories
  • - Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate by MLP personnel, in their sole discretion

We appreciate your cooperation, patience and understanding of our security efforts to make your experience at MLP safe and enjoyable. 

Thank you for your continued support and patronage.