D.C. vs. Brooklyn City Classic: A Battle of Local Talent

Two cities. One rivalry.

The first-ever Cross City Classic kicks off this Saturday, November 8, bringing two of the East Coast’s hottest pickleball communities head-to-head: DC and Brooklyn. Hosted at Gotham Pickleball, this home-and-away series is more than bragging rights; it’s a matter of city pride.

Hosted by Major League Pickleball's DC Pickleball Team and Brooklyn Pickleball Team, each organization will field its best Dink Minor League squads across three DUPR divisions (16, 18, and 20), with matches following the MLPay™️ format: women’s, men’s, two mixed games, and a Dreambreaker tie-break.

All divisions will compete simultaneously across courts. Scoring will follow The Dink Minor League rules, tallying aggregate match wins, game wins, and total points to determine which city walks away with the first-ever Cross City crown.

🗓️ Saturday, November 8, 2025 — 6-10pm
🏟️ Gotham Pickleball, Brooklyn, NY

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When The Majors Go Minor

The Cross City Classic is just one example of the next evolution of The Dink Minor League Pickleball. As the sport’s grassroots ecosystem grows, Major League Pickleball teams are now fielding loaded Minor League rosters across every DUPR division.

These squads are sharpening their chemistry and competing for real stakes: a share of $100,000 at The Dink Minor League National Championships in Dallas this December.

Nation’s Elite to Compete at The Dink Minor League Pickleball National Championships this December

The 2025 Dink Minor League Pickleball National Championships are officially set for December 3-7. This event represents the highest level of amateur competition outside the professional circuit, drawing the very best talent from across the nation and earning recognition on the DUPR leaderboard. Six countries will also be sending the

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The Cross City Classic serves as both a showcase and a proving ground for those players, rising stars who could be tomorrow’s pros. Expect fireworks, strategy, and plenty of friendly trash talk between boroughs and beltways.

Compete in The Dink Minor League

Want in on the action? You can register for your local Dink Minor League event through DUPR’s Minor League portal and start building your own squad. The path to Dallas starts in your backyard.