MLP Partners with The Dink Minor League Pickleball on Nationwide Event Activations
The country's top amateurs now have more pro exposure and a clearer path to The Dink MiLP National Championship this December in Dallas
Major League Pickleball (MLP) has officially teamed up with The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) to bring more exposure – and some added fanfare – to key events leading up to Nationals.
Under this new partnership, MiLP’s 2025 State Championships and Regional Showdowns won’t just be any amateur tournaments. Think on-site branding and activations, giveaways, and alignment with some of the top teams in Major League Pickleball.
Every event awards Dream Tickets, and Regional Showdowns earn players double points in the national standings.
Six high-profile events will kick off this elevated The Dink MiLP experience:
- Texas State Championship (Oct 18–19)
- New York State Championship (Oct 18–19)
- Southeast Regional Showdown (Oct 25)
- Southwest Regional Showdown (Oct 25)
- California State Championship (Nov 1–2)
- Florida State Championship (Nov 8–9)
Texas State Championship
Texas State Championship (Oct 18–19) at The Picklr in Austin West, hosted by the Texas Ranchers. All registered players will receive an exclusive Ranchers swag bag.
Texas State Championship – Hosted by the Texas Ranchers
Date: October 18-19, 2025
All registered players will receive an exclusive Ranchers swag bag!
New York State Championship
New York State Championship (Oct 18–19) in New York at Life Time Penn & Sky. The Brooklyn Pickleball Team will play host.
NYC State Championship – Hosted by the Brooklyn Pickleball Team
Date: October 18-19, 2025
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team will be onsite and players will have a chance to cash in on some cool giveaways!
Southeast Regional Showdown
Southeast Regional Showdown (Oct 25) at GT Bray Park in Bradenton, Florida, featuring activations from Florida Smash, Miami Pickleball Club, and Palm Beach Royals.
Southeast Regional Showdown – Featuring Multiple MLP Teams
Date: October 25, 2025
The Southeast Regional Showdown will feature three MLP teams: Florida Smash, the Miami Pickleball Club, and the Palm Beach Royals.
Expect on-site giveaways, MLP team activations, and potential team representation at Nationals!
Southwest Regional Showdown
Southwest Regional Showdown (Oct 25) at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Phoenix, co-presented by Phoenix Flames.
Southwest Regional Showdown – Presented with the Phoenix Flames
Date: October 25, 2025
Players will receive Flames-branded merch, and anyone who registers using the code FLAMES80 will get $20 off per player.
Winners will not only earn Dream Tickets but will also represent the Phoenix Flames at Nationals in full team uniforms.
California State Championship
California State Championship (Nov 1–2) at Fountain Valley Tennis & Pickleball Center. This event is sponsored by the LA Mad Drops and will also include a watch party for the MLP Cup.
California State Championship – Hosted by the LA Mad Drops
Date: November 1-2, 2025
Every player will receive Mad Drops swag, and there will be on-site giveaways throughout the weekend.
All winners who qualify for Nationals will represent the Mad Drops in full team uniforms.
The event will also include a watch party for the MLP Cup.
Florida State Championship
Florida State Championship (Nov 8–9) in The Picklr Orlando, hosted by All Florida Pickleball and the Orlando Squeeze.
Florida State Championship – Hosted by the Orlando Squeeze
Date: November 8-9, 2025
At the Florida State Championship, all players will receive giveaways, and winners will advance to Nationals as official Orlando Squeeze MiLP teams, complete with full team kits including hats, tops, and bottoms.
This isn’t just about fun giveaways and flashy pickleball merch (though there will be plenty of both).
This partnership means top MiLP players now get more than just bragging rights — they get real pathways, real exposure, and real momentum toward The Dink MiLP National Championship this December in Dallas.
For pickleball’s up-and-coming stars, that’s a game changer.
