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MLP
also called Major League Pickleball, MLP team
Team-based pro pickleball league. Each franchise fields two men and two women; matches feature mixed doubles, gendered doubles, and a singles dreambreaker.
Major League Pickleball (MLP) is a team-based pro league. Each franchise drafts a roster of two men and two women; matches consist of mixed doubles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and (when tied) a singles Dreambreaker.
MLP runs in season-style segments (regular season + playoffs) rather than the PPA's open-tournament model. Many top players play both circuits — a dual reality that's evolved through merger talks since 2024.
Related terms
MLP Dreambreaker
MLP's tiebreaking format — a four-game singles match (one per player) with running cumulative score. Used when a team match is tied 2–2.
PPA Tour
The largest pro pickleball circuit. Year-round tournament series in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across the US and abroad.
Rally scoring
Alternative scoring in which every rally yields a point regardless of who served. Used in MLP-style team formats and some pro events.