The 2026 Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament is set to take place from July 8-12 in Grand Rapids, featuring all 20 MLP teams and four additional teams, including Team Australia, Team Canada, Team Europe, and College All-Stars. This double-elimination event will be crucial for standings points, prize money, and playoff positioning as the race to the postseason heats up.
The tournament will be hosted alongside the Beer City Open at Belknap Park, bringing every MLP franchise together for one of the most anticipated events of the season. The full bracket, seeds, and match schedule have been released, with matches available to stream on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App, as well as live on FS1 and FS2. The schedule includes:
- Match #1: Miami Pickleball Club vs California Black Bears on July 8 at 11:00 am on Championship Court
- Match #2: Team Australia vs Las Vegas Night Owls on July 8 at 10:00 am on Grandstand Court
- Match #3: Carolina Hogs vs Chicago Slice, following Match #2 on Grandstand Court
- Match #4: College All-Stars vs Utah Black Diamonds, following Match #3 on Grandstand Court
- Match #5: Bay Area Breakers vs Florida Smash, following Match #4 on Grandstand Court
- Match #6: Team Canada vs SoCal Hard Eights, following Match #5 on Grandstand Court
- Match #7: Phoenix Flames vs Atlanta Bouncers, following Match #6 on Grandstand Court
- Match #8: Team Europe vs Orlando Squeeze, following Match #7 on Grandstand Court
On subsequent days, the schedule includes additional matches, such as Match #9: W#1 vs New Jersey 5s, Match #10: W#2 vs Dallas Flash, and Match #11: W#3 vs Brooklyn Pickleball Team, among others. The tournament will culminate in the FINALS (Match #43) on July 12 at 3:00 pm, live on FOX.
Tournament Details
Fans can follow the MLP on socials and subscribe to the MLP newsletter for additional fan activations, event updates, and experiences throughout the week in Grand Rapids. Tickets are available for purchase, and all matches will be streamed on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App. With the double-elimination format and high stakes, this tournament is sure to be an exciting event for pickleball fans.
The Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament will feature a range of activities, including the Paddletek Activation and Paddletek 1 Pt Challenge. Fans can also catch the action live on FS1, FS2, and FOX, with exclusive broadcasts of select matches. With its unique format and exciting matchups, this tournament is a must-watch for pickleball enthusiasts.
