Major League Pickleball is Australia’s official professional Pickleball league, featuring top players, teams, and events. In partnership with Pickleball’s governing body; Pickleball Australia Association, MLPA is focused on showcasing elite talent and promoting the sport.
Six events of MLPA + PPAA with a total prize purse of $700k saw the 2024 calendar of Professional events across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
2025 MLPA Levels Up!
6 Major Events, One Season
3 Levels - Premier, Challenger and Masters
Over $1million in prize money (MLPA - $640k+ and PPA Tour Australia $400k+)
MLPlay™ is an innovative gameplay format that brings men and women together on a level playing court. In the MLPlay format team matches are composed of four games, with the first two (2) games being women’s doubles or men’s doubles, and the final two (2) games consisting of mixed doubles. If teams are tied after the four (4) games, an innovative singles tiebreaker known as a DreamBreaker™ is played. This unique dynamic means that teamwork as a skill is just as critical as speed or technique on the court and a big part of the community aspect of the sport!
The league consists of 28 teams split into the MLPA Premier Level (12 teams), MLPA Challenger Level (8 teams) and MLPA Masters (8 teams). Premier Level is home to the top 48 players drafted while Challenger Level boasts the next crop of 32 players looking to become pro pickleball’s next stars. Masters showcases the top talent in the 50+ age group. These levels ensure the highest caliber of competition while providing a pathway and opportunities for the next generation of pro pickleball stars to break through!
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