For the first time ever, an MLP team is joining forces with an MLP Champions Series team.

The Palm Beach Royals are bringing the Boca Surge under their umbrella as the Palm Beach Royals Champions in a unification of generations, experience, and excellence.

From the future of the sport to the legends of the game, Palm Beach is building something that has never been done before.

MLP announced a partnership with Champions Series Pickleball last month.

Champions Series Pickleball will license the MLP brand for its professional coed senior team format, which will be promoted as the MLP Champions Series.

MLP and Champions Series Pickleball will also collaborate on marketing, promotions, and media opportunities to grow the partnership and visibility of the MLP Champions Series.

Monthly events are scheduled in July, August, September, October, plus an October championship.

Events coinciding with the MLP presented by DoorDash schedule tentatively include Chicago (July 23-26), the 2026 MLP Playoffs in Dallas (August 6-9), and a to be announced event in late October.

MLP Champions Series will feature 16 teams in its 50+ division.

Champions Series Pickleball was established in 2022 as the first professional pickleball league for the 50+ age group.