Event Information

      • Major League Pickleball returns to Columbus, Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31, for the second regular season event of the year! 

         

        The 2026 Major League Pickleball season heats up in Columbus, Ohio! Hosts and hometown heroes, the Columbus Sliders, return to defend their home court at Pickle & Chill after an electrifying 2025 Premier Level Championship win. Don’t miss out on this preeminent, professional pickleball competition between the world’s top coed pickleball teams! 

         

        Fueled by their Cinderella Run to the 2025 title, Columbus looks to maximize their standings points on their journey back to the DoorDash MLP Finals. The second event of the year promises action-packed matches between a select lineup of MLP’s Premier Level Teams.

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      • Participating teams: Atlanta Bouncers, California Black Bears, Carolina Hogs, Chicago Slice, Columbus Sliders, Florida Smash, Las Vegas Night Owls, Miami Pickleball Club, New Jersey 5s, Palm Beach Royals, St. Louis Shock

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      • Minor League Pickleball (MiLP)  is coming to Columbus! Registration for this amateur team-format tournament played side-by-side with the pros is COMING SOON. Learn more about the MiLP structure and National Championship qualification: https://majorleaguepickleball.co/milp/ 

    • About Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash)

      Founded in 2021, Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) is the preeminent, coed, team-based professional pickleball league, featuring over 100 of the best athletes across 20 teams, 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 (UPA), bringing together the leading pro pickleball organizations under a single entity. Visit the official website and follow MLP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for more information.

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