MLP Chicago 2026: Everything you need to know
MLP Chicago runs Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26 at Life Time North Shore.
A total of 11 teams will be in action for group play matches ahead of Zipfizz Super Sunday in Northbrook, IL.
Group A features the Brooklyn Pickleball Team, California Black Bears, Miami Pickleball Club, Phoenix Flames, and Texas Ranchers, while Group B features the Atlanta Bouncers, Chicago Slice, Dallas Flash, Las Vegas Night Owls, SoCal Hard Eights, and Utah Black Diamonds.
All matches are available on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App.
Click here for ticket information.
Top Storylines:
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Can the Dallas Flash build on their belt-winning performance in San Diego and take two straight events?
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What version of the Brooklyn Pickleball Team will we see? Three starters missed the Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids (Christian Alshon, Rachel Rohrabacher, and Riley Newman).
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Can the hometown Slice make a playoff push? They currently sit one slot out of the playoffs based on points/event.
Click here to read more storylines from broadcaster Dave Fleming.
Click here to read an event preview from Pickleball.com contributor Jim Kloss.
Match Schedule:
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