Your Front Row Seat to 2026

We caught up with @pickleballtv analyst @mattmanasse at @desertsmash.

His take on the best signing of the draft (@annabright.pb) — and why the @lamaddrops might be the most underrated team heading into the season.

After the @stlshockmlp spent $1.23M to land Bright, Manasse says they’re now the team to beat. 👀

🎥 Draft day moment: 14-year-old @camc14_pb reacts to being selected No. 16 overall by the Phoenix Flames in the 2026 MLP Draft.

#MLP2026 #MLP2026Draft #MajorLeaguePickleball #pickleball

🚨 It’s officially Draft Day!⁠
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Follow along starting at 10am ET / 9am CT as the first 28 picks of the 2026 MLP Draft presented by Skechers come off the board, with Dave Fleming and Will Daughton delivering real-time selections and instant analysis across MLP’s Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.⁠
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The remaining 38 selections will be revealed across our social channels and on majorleaguepickleball.co 🔗 link in bio

Tune in to our IG channel Friday starting at 9am CT / 10am ET for the 2026 MLP Draft! Dave Fleming and Will Daughton will be live in the studio sharing the first 28 picks as they come in.

Reminder: The remaining 38 selections will be revealed across our social channels and on majorleaguepickleball.co

The keeper math gets interesting. 👀 Who makes the cut?

The LA Mad Drops created flexibility after moving Hunter Johnson, opening the door to keep Catherine Parenteau, Jade Kawamoto, and Ben Johns.

The defending champs Columbus Sliders are in the strongest position. They can run it back with Andre Daescu, CJ Klinger, Paris Todd, and Lea Jansen.

Brooklyn Pickleball Team and New Jersey Fives both have options but tough cuts ahead. At least one notable name on Brooklyn and Jersey won’t make the keeper list.

Keepers will be announced Monday, Feb 16. Then it’s on to the Free Agency Draft Feb 27.

🎤: @bannon.clark

Gary Vaynerchuk sees what we’re building. Pickleball is massive. Major League Pickleball is the moment.

(🎥: @garyvee)

The 2026 Keeper Deadline is approaching and top teams face tough calls. ⏳

St. Louis and Dallas can only keep part of their core, meaning elite talent is headed to free agency.

Keepers due Feb 15. Free Agency Draft on Feb 27. Comment your thoughts on their next move and follow for part two. 📅

BOTH Hayden and Gabe were nominated as MVPs this past season by pickleball media - will the dynamic duo stay together in 2026? 👀

Reliving the moment MLP season-long champs were crowned in 2024 & 2025 🎊

Of course the hardest trophy to win in pro pickleball comes with confetti! #5YearsOfMLP

IN for 2026: court coverage like @rileynewmanpb

Jorja Johnson was dialed in 😮‍💨

A reminder of what the Dallas Flash will bring when they host the season opener this May.

Rolling it back to 2023.

Six stops. Six event champions. And a Mesa opener that marked a real turning point for MLP. What’s your favorite moment from that season?