Junior Major League Pickleball (Jr. MLP) brings the excitement of team- style pickleball to youth athletes across the country
ABOUT
Junior Major League Pickleball (Jr. MLP) brings the thrill of team-style pickleball to youth athletes nationwide. Designed for competitive junior players, Jr. MLP gives athletes the chance to team up, compete for the title of best in the league, and experience the fast-paced energy of MLP. It’s a high-level, yet fun environment where juniors can grow their game, build teamwork, and develop the skills that make champions—both on and off the court!
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Fill out 2026 Jr. MLP Waitlist Form Now!
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire and develop youth athletes by teaching the fundamentals of pickleball, instilling teamwork, encouraging sportsmanship, and fostering a love for the game. Through skill development and community engagement, we aim to advance youth pickleball by creating lasting opportunities both on and off the court.
FORMAT
Jr.MLP will use the same MLPlay™ gameplay format, where boys and girls play together on a level playing court. In this format, team matches are composed of four games, with the first two (2) games being Junior Girls Doubles or Junior Boys Doubles, and the final two (2) games consisting of Junior Mixed Doubles. If teams are tied after the four (4) games, an innovative singles tiebreaker known as a DreamBreaker™ is played to determine the winner.
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To find a team near you, check back for updates regarding participating MLP teams or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know.
Jr. MLP will host five events from May to August, running alongside Major League Pickleball stops nationwide. Event locations announced by December 31, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
8-18 age range.
COST
$1,500
Inclusive of all 5 Jr.MLP tournaments hosted at MLP sites
*Travel cost excludedDIVISIONS
18U
16U
14U
12UFORMAT
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Stay tuned for more detailsHOW TO REGISTER
Please look to fill out the waitlist from linked here. More details to follow.MLP GROUNDS PASS
All Jr. MLP players will receive a FREE Grounds Pass for the week of the event. In addition, they will also receive one complimentary grounds pass for a parent or guardian aged 18 or older to accompany them on the day that they play. To claim this complementary pass, parent or guardian must be present when the player that they are accompanying checks in .