MLP & PPA Tours officially merge: Professionals and amateurs compete on the same field, ushering in a new era of pickleball
Pickleball events are experiencing a historic change! Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the PPA Tour (PPA Tour) have officially announced their merger. In the future, all MLP professional events will be held simultaneously with PPA Tour amateur events. This means that the fierce competition between the world's top professional players and the challenging journey of amateur players will be carried out under the same event system for the first time, further promoting the professionalization and popularization of pickleball.
This is not only a collaboration between two major events, but also a milestone for the sport of pickleball to move to a higher stage.
Professional competition + national competition: an unprecedented pickleball experience
After this merger, the game will present two core sections:
MLP Professional Tournament - Team Competition System, Peak Showdown
As the highest level professional league of pickleball, MLP continues to adopt an innovative team competition system, with teams composed of the world's top professional players to engage in high-intensity, high-strategy confrontations. MLP's team combat mode gives the game more suspense and drama, making the game not only about individual performance, but also testing team collaboration and on-the-spot adaptability.
PPA Tour Amateur Group - Open competition, challenge yourself
The amateur events of the PPA Tour will maintain the original system, providing opportunities for players of different ages and levels. Whether it is a novice or a senior player to improve the ranking, the PPA field is still the best platform. Higher-level event operations and richer competition experience allow every participant to feel the professional-level competition atmosphere.
What will you experience in the new pickleball tournament system?
Peak professional confrontation: Witness the team-based confrontation of the world's top professional players and feel the charm of high-level pickleball competition.
National amateur competition: Play in person, compete with pickleball enthusiasts from all over the world, and challenge higher levels.
One-stop pickleball feast: Enjoy the dual experience of "watching + participating" in the same stadium, and feel the atmosphere of professional competitions at close range.
Seamless event operation: MLP and PPA event organizing teams work together to ensure smooth schedule arrangement and optimized venue facilities to provide the best experience for all players and spectators.
Why is this event merger so significant?
This cooperation not only improves the competitive level of pickleball events, but also promotes the interaction between professional and amateur players and promotes the development of pickleball.
1. Pickleball professionalization upgrade
The addition of the MLP professional competition system makes pickleball events more entertaining, and the exposure and competitive level of professional players will be further improved, creating a broader stage for professional players.
2. Amateur players experience the professional atmosphere up close
For PPA amateur players, this event merger is an unprecedented opportunity. Not only can they compete with players of the same level, but they can also learn the skills and tactics of professional players on the spot, and even have the opportunity to communicate with the world's top players to expand their competitive horizons.
3. Comprehensive upgrade of the competition experience
After the merger, the overall scale of the competition will be expanded, the on-site atmosphere will be more intense, and the audience will be able to feel a more compact and intense competition rhythm. In addition, the PPA amateur competition will be held in the same professional venues, enjoying a higher standard competition environment.
A new chapter in the future of pickleball begins!
The in-depth cooperation between MLP and PPA marks a major upgrade of the pickleball event system, providing an unprecedented competitive stage for professional players and amateurs. Whether you are a professional player, amateur competitor, or pickleball enthusiast, now is the best time to join this historic pickleball event!
