The future of pickleball is NOW: Minor League Pickleball is sweeping the nation with its innovative, fun and social amateur MLPlay™ Team Event.
Format
Minor League Pickleball is an innovative team competition where teams of 4 players (2 women and 2 men) compete against each other in an engaging format, with twists on traditional match-ups and scoring for games, matches, and tiebreakers. Teams compete against each other in Matches using the MLPlay™ format:
MLPlay™ is an ingenious gameplay format that brings men and women together on a level playing court. In the MLPlay™ format team matches are composed of four 21-point games, one women’s doubles, a men’s doubles, and the final two games consisting of mixed doubles. If both teams are tied at 2-2 after the 4 games are played, they’ll go to a Dreambreaker™! In a Dreambreaker™ one person from each team plays singles against the other team’s player, switching players every four rallies until someone gets to 21 and wins by two points.
Rules
For the full Minor League Pickleball rules: https://www.dupr.com/minorleague/rules
DUPR Divisions
DUPR 20 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 20.99)
DUPR 18 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 18.30)
DUPR 16 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 16.30)
DUPR 14 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 14.30)
**Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 4.10 to play in DUPR 14
DUPR 12 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 12.30)
**Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 3.60 to play in DUPR 12
Once a team registers for a Minor League Pickleball event, their ratings are “locked” and their DUPR increasing or decreasing will not impact the team’s aggregate or division placement.
To sign up for any Minor League event, a DUPR account is required at the time of registration. Not rated players can play; however, their estimated rating will be verified by the tournament director.
Substitute Players
A team that needs a player substitute can either edit their team by signing into Swish and making the edits themselves or a player may submit the player substitute information directly to the tournament organizer. Substitute player’s DUPR may not cause the established team’s aggregate to go over max event’s aggregate.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
To receive a refund minus the $5 technology fee, cancellation must be received by the end of day 15 days prior to the Minor League Pickleball start date. Eg: Event start date is June 15, 2024. Cancellation must be received by 11:59pm local time on Friday, June 1, 2024. After June 1, 2024, no refunds will be issued.
Related upcoming events
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November 22, 2025 12:00 PM - November 22, 2025 7:00 PMRegistration cost is $40 per team ($10 per player). Team format. Competitive and recreational divisions. FREE lunch, shirt, cooling towel, and CORE pickleball. Registration closes on November 14, 2025.
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November 26, 2025 - November 30, 2025 All dayWednesday - Senior Doubles (50+, 60+)Friday - Singles (all ages), Senior Mixed Doubles (50+, 60+)Saturday - Doubles (All ages)Sunday - Mixed Doubles (All ages)Format:
- The tournament will be conducted in a Round Robin format, with playoffs.
- Round Robin will consist of 1 game 1-15 points (win by 2). If there are 5 or fewer teams in a bracket, Round Robin will consist of 2 out of 3 games to 11 points (win by 2).
- The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust brackets, format, and merging of brackets as needed.
The Franklin X-40 (Green) ball will be used. The Tournament will request that DUPR upload the results of this tournament. -
November 26, 2025 12:00 PM - November 26, 2025 3:00 PMServe up some holiday cheer at our Friendsgiving Pickleball Tournament! This fun-filled event is designed for players of every level, whether you’re chasing the win or just out to enjoy some time on the court. Bring your friends, bring your family, and let’s celebrate the season with good vibes, great competition, and plenty of laughter. Every player will walk away with a custom CNP scarf, cozy and festive, and the perfect way to show off your pickleball pride all season long.
COMPETITIVE: For players who bring the heat! If you love a good challenge, and play with strategy and finesse, this is where the action is. Get ready to battle it out with the best!
SOCIAL: Perfect for those who are new to the game and still sharpening their skills. Expect good vibes, friendly matches, and lots of laughs.
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December 13, 2025 9:00 AM - December 13, 2025 1:00 PMEarly Bird Registration (Before December 1): $120 per team
After December 1: $150 per team
To register your team, text Zach Nguyen at (316) 993-6588 or Susie Ternes at (316) 208-9692. Indicate if you want to be in the Competitive or Recreational group.
Format: Mixed doubles round robin. Winners will be determine by win-loss record. In case of tie, we will use head-to-head and then point differential.
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December 21, 2025 10:00 AM - December 21, 2025 1:00 PM
Celebrate the season on the courts! Players of all levels are welcome for a holly jolly day of pickleball, prizes, and truly terrible sweaters. The uglier, the better! Compete for prizes and festive fame as you rally, laugh, and spread holiday cheer.
Your $75 team ticket covers tournament entry, open play before the competition (starting at 7:30am), and one breakfast item per player.
COMPETITIVE: For players who bring the heat! If you love a good challenge, and play with strategy and finesse, this is where the action is. Get ready to battle it out with the best!
SOCIAL: Perfect for those who are new to the game and still sharpening their skills. Expect good vibes, friendly matches, and lots of laughs.