Major League Pickleball (MLP) has announced 2025 individual team schedules. More details on specific matchups will be made at least 30 days ahead of each event.
Every team is going to compete in 25 matches in the regular season, and each team will play in five events, plus the Mid-Season Tournament.
This season is the first time when MLP teams are hosting each of the events.
Premier Level Schedule
Challenger Level Schedule
Some takeaways
I like that there are five events that Challenger Level teams will compete in. This makes sense for Challenger Level teams because they can play each other once at every event and the schedule will be super balanced.
In terms of just the scheduling aspect, not including opponents, I think the Ranchers have the best schedule. Everyone plays the first event in Orlando at the Premier Level, but I think a “back loaded” schedule gets teams ready for the playoffs. The Ranchers get to play the last two events and if they are playing well, this could help them going into the playoffs.
One big issue with the schedule that I see is the Challenger Level schedule as it relates to the one and only waiver period. The only waiver period in 2025 is going to be June 11th (Premier) and June 12th (Challenger). The Challenger Level teams will have only played one event before the waivers.
