The electrifying action of Major League Pickleball (MLP) is coming to Columbus for the 2025 regular season. For the first time since hosting one of its inaugural events in 2022, MLP returns to Ohio—now bigger and better than ever. Experience four days of fast-paced action as the world’s top professional coed pickleball teams compete at Pickle & Chill.
Hosted by the hometown Columbus Sliders, this event marks the second of 10 regular season events on the 2025 MLP calendar. A select lineup of MLP’s 22 teams will face off in pivotal matches, earning standings points on their journey towards a spot in the MLP Playoffs in August and an opportunity to battle for the most difficult championship to win in all of professional pickleball.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS:
PREMIER TEAMS
Atlanta Bouncers, Carolina Hogs, Chicago Slice, Columbus Sliders, Miami Pickleball Club, New York Hustlers, Orlando Squeeze, Phoenix Flames, St Louis Shock
- The complete match schedule will be announced soon, so stay tuned. Don’t miss your chance to witness the energy and excitement of MLP!
The 2025 MLP season includes 10 regular-season events, a Mid-Season Tournament, the two-week Playoffs, and the standalone MLP Cup in November.
ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE PICKLEBALL
Founded in 2021, Major League Pickleball is the preeminent, coed, team-based professional pickleball league, featuring nearly 100 of the best athletes across 22 teams, a unique format, easy to understand scoring, iconic team owners, and the most electric live events and fan experience in the sport. In 2024, MLP and the PPA Tour merged under the newly-formed United Pickleball Association, bringing together the leading professional pickleball organizations under a single entity. For more information on Major League Pickleball, visit the official website and follow MLP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.