Groups, Rosters, and Captains Announced for Inaugural MLP Nations Cup, Hosted at Brookhaven Country Club, Oct. 30-Nov. 1

Tickets for Event – Part of 2026 Pickleball World Championships – On-Sale via Tixr.com

Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) today announced rosters and captains for the eight elite professional pickleball teams that will represent key regions from across the globe at Brookhaven Country Club for this fall’s inaugural MLP Nations Cup, a high-stakes, high-energy international showdown, held Friday, October 30-Sunday, November 1. Tickets for this first-of-its-kind event are now available via Tixr.

Group A

• Asia Domestic: Augie Ge (China); Milan Rane (India); Jonathan Truong (Vietnam); Zoey Wang (Chinese Taipei); Jamie Wei (Chinese Taipei); Len Yang (China)… Captains Geoffrey Nguyen & Jeff Tsao
• Europe – West: Judit Castillo (Spain); Helena Jansen (Spain); Will MacKinnon (Scotland); Theo Platel (France); Estee Widdershoven (Belgium); DJ Young (Spain)… Captain Chris Cantino
• Canada: Victoria DiMuzio; Blaine Hovenier; Armaan Jiwa Mawji; Layne Sleeth; Ryan Torresin; Angie Walker… Captain Steve Deakin
• United States: Tyra Black; Anna Bright; Kate Fahey; Ben Johns; CJ Klinger; Will Howells… Captain Johnny Goldberg

Group B

• Asia International: Rika Fujiwara (Japan); Lingwei Kong (China); Jimmy Liong (Malaysia); Hien Truong (Vietnam); Jack Wong (Hong Kong, China); Macy Ybanez (Philippines)… Captain Madeleine Lim
• Australia: Sarah Burr; Chris Crouch; Sahra Dennehy; Mitch Hargreaves; Danni-Elle Townsend; George Wall… Captain Sange Carter
• Europe – East: Mikolaj Biedermann (Poland); Andrei Daescu (Romania); Arwid Dahlin (Sweden); Lina Padegimaite (Lithuania); Tina Pisnik (Slovenia); Daria Walczak (Poland)… Captain Caleb Garrard
• Latin America: Nico Acevedo (Chile); Mari Humberg (Brazil); Rafa Lenhard (Brazil); Eric Oncins (Brazil); Alexa Schull (Puerto Rico); Charlie Trevino (Mexico)… Captain Juan Manuel Benitez

The MLP Nations Cup will feature a dynamic three-day format designed for maximum intensity and fan excitement. Friday and Saturday will showcase round-robin play, with teams battling for positioning and seeding within their group ahead of Championship Sunday. Top teams will then clash in a single-elimination bracket on the event’s final day, where every point matters and one team will emerge as the first-ever MLP Nations Cup Champion.

This unique international competition will serve as the official kickoff to the 2026 Pickleball World Championships, setting the tone for a 10-day global celebration of the sport. With international pride on the line, this event will highlight the best talent, passionate fanbases, and a festival-like atmosphere that extends far beyond the court.

Fans can expect electric matchups, national rivalries, and a courtside experience unlike anything in pickleball. From fast-paced rallies to dramatic finishes, the MLP Nations Cup is built for both die-hard enthusiasts and newcomers eager to witness the sport at its highest level. Off the court, attendees will enjoy premium hospitality, interactive fan zones, and a vibrant social scene that captures the spirit of a true world-class sporting event.

With Dallas-Fort Worth emerging as a hub for major sporting events, the MLP Nations Cup is poised to draw fans, athletes, and media from around the world. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or following along from afar, this is your chance to be part of history as pickleball takes its next leap onto the global stage.