Major League Pickleball’s Brooklyn Pickleball Team has sold a minority stake to entrepreneurs and media personalities Tara and Hunter Fieri.

The newly-married couple joins the current ownership group, which is led by Al Tylis and Sam Porter, and includes celebrities/athletes Eva Longoria, Justin Verlander, Kate Upton, Rip Hamilton, Shawn Marion, Odell Beckham Jr., Cliff Avril, and Mesut Ozil.

Hunter Fieri is an entrepreneur, TV personality, and dynamic event host, known for bringing energy to Food & Wine festivals, Super Bowl activations, and lifestyle events like Stagecoach.

Tara Fieri is a former NCAA champion softball player turned entrepreneur, athlete, and content creator, blending sports, media, and pickleball through global brand collaborations.

Together, they co-create unique cooking and pickleball pop-ups that combine food, storytelling, and sport, a reflection of their shared passions. 

“We’re thrilled to officially join Major League Pickleball as the new owners of the Brooklyn Pickleball Team. Pickleball has been such a meaningful part of our lives on and off the court, and owning a team in the heart of Brooklyn is a dream come true,” said Tara and Hunter Fieri. “Together, we’re committed to growing the sport, creating a culture that blends community, competition, and fun, and bringing the energy of Brooklyn to pickleball fans everywhere.” 

Brooklyn Pickleball Team made their MLP debut in 2023 as the D.C. Pickleball Team and were Premier Level champions of the MLP Dallas event that November.

The franchise changed brand identities before the start of the 2025 season.