Hannah Johns sits down with Samin Odhwani, the CSO of the UPA, to discuss all the exciting changes coming to Major League Pickleball in the 2025 season! From revamped player eligibility rules to expanded team rosters, this interview dives deep into everything you need to know about the new competition structure.

📋 Highlights of the 2025 Updates:

• Player Eligibility: Only UPA-contracted players can compete in MLP events.
• Rosters: Premier Level rosters expand to 6 players (3 men, 3 women).
• Playoffs: 10 Premier teams and 6 Challenger teams will qualify for playoffs.
• Trades: Two trade windows (Jan 22–Feb 15 & Jul 14).
• Mid-Season Tournament: Top 3 teams earn regular season points.
• Waiver Wire: Limited to one period after MLP Salt Lake City (Event #5).
• Scoring: Doubles matches move to side-out scoring; DreamBreaker remains.
• Injured Reserve: Players placed on IR are out for the rest of the season.
• Player Loans: Discontinued due to expanded rosters.