Level up your MLP experience in the VIP Lounge, where you can enjoy the highest-profile matches on championship court in comfort and style. Included in your ticket purchase is access for one person to the VIP Lounge. Two (2) drink tickets, elevated food and drink offerings, and prime seats all included. Enjoy expedited entry with a separate check-in for a seamless, premium experience. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
MLP Playoffs - San Diego tournament
The 2026 MLP Playoffs return to San Diego for the pivotal weekend of the season. Don’t miss the intense matchups as playoff contenders battle at Barnes Tennis Center August 14-16!
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MLP PLAYOFFS - SAN DIEGO
The 2026 Major League Pickleball Playoffs continue in San Diego, CA, August 13-16!
Ticket Types
GROUNDS PASS
Experience the excitement with our Grounds Pass – your gateway to the tournament venue! Immerse yourself in the action with access to all amateur matches and some professional matches outside of the Center Court and Grandstand.
COURTSIDE PASS
One courtside ticket to the venue and first come, first serve for the bleachers on Championship Court. Includes access to watch the action on all four MLP match courts, concessions, bar, DJ, sponsor tents, and more. The four-day pass allows ticket holders to see the incredible MLP action of both the Challenger and Premier teams. Doors open one hour before the first scheduled matches.
**Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A ticket grants entry but does not guarantee a seat. Saving seats is not permitted.**
VIP PASS
SIGN UP TO PLAY ALONGSIDE MAJOR LEAGUE PICKLEBALL!
Major League Pickleball and Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) are bringing a series of Regional Showdowns – amateur pickleball competitions that will run alongside select Major League Pickleball season events. These events will give amateur athletes the opportunity to compete in a four-player, coed team format (two women and two men) and a three-player, gendered team format (MiLP v3), following official MiLP team rules.
How it Works:
- Open to all ages and skill levels – players are placed into divisions based on their DUPR rating
- Teams may compete independently or under an affiliated MLP Minor League team umbrella
- Division winners earn a “Dream Ticket” an automatic qualification to the MiLP Championships in early 2027
- Every match contributes toward the MiLP National Leaderboard for season-long competition and ranking
- As marquee events, all players will earn double the point system, based on their team’s event placement
FAQs
WHICH MLP TEAMS ARE PLAYING AT THIS EVENT?
Participating Teams: Participating teams TBD. Follow the regular season standings here.
CAN I VOLUNTEER?
Yes! Our tournament wouldn’t run smoothly without dedicated individuals like you! We hope you have an enjoyable and rewarding experience during the event.
We’d love to have you join our team on-site. For volunteer information, please visit this page to learn more.
As a thank you, volunteers will receive:
- An MLP Volunteer T-shirt
- Lunch, water, and snacks on the day of your shift
- A courtside wristband on the day of your shift
Click here for more information and to sign up!
WHAT TIME DO THE DOORS OPEN EVERY DAY?
Doors will open 1 hour before matches start every day.
WHAT IS THE PARKING SITUATION AT THE VENUE?
TBD
ARE THERE RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT I CAN BRING INSIDE THE VENUE?
Please do not bring outside food or drink. There will be a variety of concession food and beverage options for purchase.
WHERE WILL MATCHES BE LIVE STREAMED?
All Championship Court matches will be livestreamed on Pickleballtv, with Grandstand Court matches available on the Pickleballtv app. For additional streaming information, check the How to Watch tab.
CAN I LIVE STREAM MATCHES FROM MY PERSONAL DEVICES OR FILM THE MATCHES FOR PERSONAL USE?
The filming of MLP matches from personal devices is not permitted unless you have obtained written approval from Major League Pickleball prior to the event. Only cell phone photography is permitted.
WHERE CAN I STAY UPDATED WITH LIVE EVENT RESULTS AND CURRENT STANDINGS?
Follow live scores in the Schedule tab and the latest standings here.
ABOUT THE EVENT
This event marks the most pivotal weekend of the season, where postseason dreams are either realized or crushed. With both Premier and Challenger Level playoffs on the line, teams will battle for a shot at advancing to the MLP Finals in Central Park, NYC (August 21 – 23).
2026 PREMIER PLAYOFFS
The cumulative season-long standings will be calculated to determine Playoff entrants, with the top 12 Premier teams based on regular season standings points earning entry into the 2026 MLP Playoffs.
The top 12 Premier Level teams will qualify and be seeded No. 1-12, based on regular season standings points earned. Seeds No. 1-4 will receive First Round byes and begin play with the Quarterfinals in San Diego.
In each applicable round, the highest remaining seed(s) will select their opponent and serve as home team, responding to Mixed Doubles and DreamBreaker lineups. Should a best-of-three match series go to a third match, a coin toss will be used to determine the home team, who will get the right to respond to Mixed Doubles and DreamBreaker lineups.
- First Round (Dallas): Best-of-three match series featuring No. 5-12 seeds in action
- No. 5 selects a seed from No. 9-12; No. 6 to select next from remaining teams, etc.
- The winning teams will advance to the Quarterfinals and be re-seeded from No. 5-8, based on number of regular season standings points (most becomes No. 5 seed, etc.)
- Quarterfinals (San Diego): Best-of-three match series featuring No. 1-8 seeds, following the First Round
- No. 1 seed will select their opponent from the No. 5-8 seeds, followed by the No. 2 seed selecting, etc.
- The four winning teams from this round will advance to the Semifinals
- Semifinals (New York City): Best-of-three match series featuring Quarterfinals winners
- Highest remaining seed will select their opponent of the two lowest remaining seeds that advanced from the Quarterfinals and two remaining teams will be the other matchup
- The two Semifinals winners will advance to the Finals
- Finals (New York City): Best-of-three match series featuring Semifinals winners to determine the season’s champion
Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) is coming to San Diego! Registration for this amateur team-format tournament played side-by-side with the pros is open now: Register to play MiLP at MLP Playoffs in San Diego
Jr. MLP will also run alongside Major League Pickleball in San Diego! To learn more and register for the 5-stop Jr. MLP program, visit: https://majorleaguepickleball.co/junior-mlp-2025/
Barnes Tennis Center
4490 W Point Loma Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107