AJ Koller and John Lucian Goins competing at MLP Chicago.
Chicago Slice players AJ Koller and John Lucian Goins competing at MLP Chicago. MLP

Amway MLP Orlando 2026: Everything you need to know

Amway MLP Orlando runs Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

A total of 12 teams will compete in group play matches ahead of Zipfizz Super Sunday.

Group A features  Brooklyn Pickleball Team, Las Vegas Night Owls, Miami Pickleball Club, Orlando Squeeze, Phoenix Flames, and the St. Louis Shock, while Group B features California Black Bears, Carolina Hogs, Chicago Slice, LA Mad Drops, New Jersey 5s, and the Palm Beach Royals.

All matches are available on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App.

Exclusive broadcast windows will also be available on FS1 on Friday (6pm-8pm ET), Saturday (7pm-9pm ET), and Sunday (12pm-2pm ET).

Click here for ticket information.

Top Storylines:

  • Will the tied top two teams (Fives and Shock) win their groups to set up a Sunday battle where the winner takes first place overall going into the playoffs? NOTE: Both teams have clinched a bye to the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. 

  • Which of the teams right above and below the playoff cut line will qualify (top 12 make it)? The Slice hold the final spot by the slimmest of 1 point margins. 

  • Two byes, three teams - will Columbus maintain its spot in the top 4 and a bye to the quarters (while watching from OH)? If so, will it be the LA Mad Drops or the Brooklyn Pickleball Team that grabs the last bye?

Click here to read more storylines from broadcaster Dave Fleming.

Click here to read an event preview from Pickleball.com contributor Jim Kloss.

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