The Dink Minor League Pickleball at MLP New York brought together 164 players at Randall's Island for a thrilling weekend of competition, with the Brooklyn Ballers dominating the event by winning gold in 10 out of 11 divisions. The amateur competition, which ran alongside MLP New York, featured a unique format with 4-player coed teams and a gendered format, with divisions split by DUPR rating.
The stakes were high, with double leaderboard points on the line and Dream Tickets to The Dink MiLP Championships in 2027 up for grabs. The Championships will feature $100,000 in prize money and represent the highest level of amateur team competition in pickleball. The tournament results were as follows:
Tournament Results
The Brooklyn Ballers swept the podium in several divisions, with their only loss coming in the DUPR 16 division, where the Slippery Pickle Prophets took gold. The specific division winners were:
- Coed 4v4 Division: The Brooklyn Ballers won gold in the DUPR 12, 14, and 12 50+ divisions, with the Slippery Pickle Prophets taking gold in the DUPR 16 division.
- Men's v3 Division: The Brooklyn Ballers won gold in the DUPR 9, 11, and 13 divisions.
- Women's v3 Division: The Brooklyn Ballers won gold in the DUPR 9, 11, and 13 divisions, with the Very Casual Dinkers taking silver in the DUPR 13 division.
The remaining events on the 2026 MiLP at MLP schedule include:
- July 18-19: MLP - San Diego, CA
- July 23-26: MLP - Northbrook, IL
- July 26: Midwest - Kansas City, MO
- August 15-16: MLP - Newport Beach, CA
- August 15-16: Southeast - Orange Park, FL
- November 13-15: Northwest - Lynnwood, WA
All of these events will feature double leaderboard points, making them crucial for teams looking to earn a spot at The Dink MiLP Championships. For highlights and results from every MiLP event, follow @officialminorleaguepb.
