FAQs

• WHERE IS THE EVENT LOCATED?

  CityPickle at Wollman Rink in Central Park

  830 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10065

  Wollman Rink is located near the southeast corner of Central Park. 

  Enter the park at 59th Street and 6th Avenue. Take walking path off of Center Drive and continue straight until you reach Wollman Rink. For walking directions, enter Wollman Rink into Apple or Google Maps with setting on walking. See map here.

  

  Note, there is no parking available at this venue. We recommend taking the subway, walking, or using a ride share car service.

• WHICH MLP TEAMS ARE PLAYING AT THIS EVENT?

  New Jersey 5s, St. Louis Shock, Brooklyn Pickleball Team, and Dallas Flash.

• WHAT TIME DO THE GATES OPEN EVERY DAY?

  Gates will open 1 hour before matches start every day.

• WHAT IS THE PARKING SITUATION AT THE VENUE?

  There is no parking available at this venue. We recommend taking the subway, walking, or using a ride share car service.

• WHAT IS THE BAG POLICY?

  All guests will proceed through a screening process before entry is permitted to the Wollman Rink gates. There will be a limit of ONE bag per guest admitted onto the Grounds. All bags are subject to search and must not be larger than 12” W x 12”H x 16” L (size exception if larger size necessitated for ADA/medical equipment reasons). There are no bag storage facilities on the Grounds. 

  

• ARE THERE RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT I CAN BRING INSIDE THE VENUE?

  Stadium Chairs: No stadium chairs or cushions for the bleachers may be larger that 13.5″H x 17″W x 17″D

  No outside food or drink allowed. If you’d like to bring a reusable water bottle (24 oz. or less) there are fountains inside the venue. 

  The following items are prohibited and MAY NOT be brought onto the premises:

  • Backpacks (Exception: single compartment drawstring bags; or if used for ADA/medical equipment reasons, to be confirmed by the Security Supervisors
  • Hard coolers or like containers
  • Sealed packages of any kind
  • Glass bottles, containers, or cans (Exception: reusable metal or plastic water bottles-24 oz. or less)
  • Aerosol cans or noise-making devices
  • Alcohol or other beverages containing alcohol; illegal substances
  • Video cameras or recording devices (exception: cell phone photography only) 
  • Computers or laptops
  • Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)
  • Animals (Exception: service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome; emotional support animals are not permitted)
  • Flags, banners or signs
  • Any materials, items or apparel constituting unauthorized advertising or promotion
  • Laser pointing devices
  • Drones (UAS-Unmanned Aircraft Systems), drone controllers, or model/miniature aircraft
  • Selfie-sticks or other telescopic devices
  • Skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, bicycles or other personal recreational vehicles, with the exception of ADA-required devices
  • Rollerblades
  • Masks (other than health and safety face masks)
  • Fireworks, missile-like objects, Frisbees and any other form of projectiles
  • Balloons, beach balls and other inflatables
  • Confetti or glitter
  • Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, etc.
  • Any devices that may interfere with and/or distract players, other guests or any technology-related services provided at the premises
  • Visible indecent, inappropriate or offensive clothing or accessories
  • Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate by MLP personnel, in their sole discretion

• HOW CAN I WATCH THE EVENT LIVE?

  

   

  All matches available on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App, in addition to:

   

  Friday, August 28

  • 12PM ET – 6PM ET: MSG LIVE

  Saturday, August 29

  • 10AM ET – 4PM ET: MSG LIVE

  Sunday, August 30

  • 12-1pm ET: CBS (Exclusive) LIVE
  • 2PM – 4PM ET: Tennis Channel LIVE

• 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.