Pickleball.com News · Aug 31, 2026
PPA Tour returns with new season, new partnerships
We start up again with different duos and a few new faces ready to make their mark.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 30, 2026
Third time’s the charm: New Jersey defeats St. Louis to clinch 2026 MLP title as Staksrud earns Finals MVP honors
After falling just short in 2024 and 2025, the New Jersey 5s clinched their first season-long MLP title in franchise history on Sunday in Central Park.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 29, 2026
5s secure comeback DreamBreaker victory over Shock in first match of championship series
The New Jersey 5s are now one win away from the 2026 Major League Pickleball title.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 29, 2026
New Jersey beats Brooklyn in semifinals, will face St. Louis for MLP title
The New Jersey 5s and St. Louis Shock will face off for the 2026 MLP title after sweeping their respective semifinal series.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 28, 2026
St. Louis sweeps Dallas to advance to first modern era final in franchise history
After losing in the semifinals in both 2024 and 2025, the St. Louis Shock left no doubt on Friday that they deserve to compete for the 2026 MLP championship.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 28, 2026
How Beer City Open Built the Volunteer Culture Every TD Dreams Of
Walk into the Beer City Open and something feels different before you ever pick up a paddle. That feeling is the product of years of deliberate work by the Grand Rapids Pickleball Club,
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 27, 2026
Dallas Flash name Mark Wahlberg-owned MUNICIPAL brand as official apparel partner
MUNICIPAL will provide the Flash with its official team uniforms, performance gear, and lifestyle apparel and footwear for the 2027 MLP season.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 26, 2026
DoorDash MLP Finals - New York City: Everything you need to know
It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend in Central Park.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 26, 2026
MLP hosting 2026 Finals Media Day in Times Square
Anna Leigh Waters, Hayden Patriquin, Anna Bright, Rachel Rohrabacher, and JW Johnson will be among the players available for interviews on Thursday.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 25, 2026
Storylines for DoorDash MLP Finals New York City powered by Toray
Will Anna Leigh Waters propel her New Jersey Fives to the one trophy she has yet to claim in pickleball?
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 25, 2026
PPA Tour Asia announces LT Pro 48 as official ball
This comes as welcome news for the US-based pros who frequently compete overseas, as the PPA Tour and PPA Tour Asia will now use the same ball.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 24, 2026
'Goldin' moment: Grayson Goldin claims first PPA Tour title six months after stroke
Half a year after his career was halted as a result of suffering two strokes, Grayson Goldin captured his first career PPA Tour title at the Skechers Shenzhen Open.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 24, 2026
A Bright idea for fixing DreamBreakers
Kudos to Anna Bright for bringing attention to this issue.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 20, 2026
MLP Semifinal Preview: Can JW Johnson lead Dallas to a shocking upset of St. Louis?
Time to go over each doubles pairing and the potential DreamBreaker matchup to break it all down.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 19, 2026
Raquel Joseph bringing ‘an operator’s mindset’ to MLP team ownership with New Jersey
The accomplished portfolio entrepreneur seeks to help the 5s build a brand that's bigger than any one season or any one title.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 19, 2026
MLP Semifinal Preview: Can Christian Alshon & Co. take down Anna Leigh Waters and the Fives?
Let's examine the matchup, breaking down each pairing and the DreamBreaker lineups.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 17, 2026
JW Johnson, Jackie Kawamoto lead their teams to upsets and spots in the MLP semifinals
Whatever the matchups, New York is guaranteed to see some of the most exciting pickleball of the year.
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Pickleball.com News · Aug 17, 2026
MLP quarterfinal day 3 recap: Dallas, Brooklyn win deciding matches to advance to New York City
After a memorable weekend in Southern California, just four teams remain in contention for the 2026 Major League Pickleball championship.
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