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Order of play for MLP Columbus: The action starts Thursday

The 2026 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season continues Thursday as MLP Columbus takes center stage at Pickle & Chill in Columbus, OH.

Eleven teams will compete in the event, divided into two groups.

Group A features Atlanta, California, Chicago, Columbus, Miami, and New Jersey while Group B includes Carolina, Florida, Las Vegas, Palm Beach, and St. Louis.

Fans can watch live coverage of every match on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App.

Click here to explore the major storylines. Click here for ticket information.

Here is the order of play (Thursday through Sunday):


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