Ben Johns hitting a return on the pickleball court.
Ben Johns and the LA Mad Drops are among the teams competing in Texas. Major League Pickleball

Order of play for MLP Dallas: The action starts Friday

The 2026 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season begins Friday as MLP Dallas takes center stage at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas.

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

Group A features Columbus, Dallas, New Jersey, Orlando, and Phoenix, while Group B includes Bay Area, Carolina, LA, St. Louis, Texas, and Utah.

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 (Friday through Monday):

 

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