The stage is set for the MLP Playoffs – Dallas presented by EisnerAmper, with the schedule now released for Round 1, taking place from August 7-9 at Pickler Universe Carrollton. The teams have been matched up, with the top seeds selecting their opponents from the lower-seeded teams, and the action promises to be intense as teams battle for a spot in the Quarterfinals in Newport Beach.
The matchups for Round 1 are as follows:
- Chicago Slice vs Palm Beach Royals: This series will be played over three potential matches, with the first match taking place on Friday, August 7, at 2:00 p.m. CT, and the subsequent matches on Saturday, August 8, and if necessary, on the same day.
- Atlanta Bouncers vs Texas Ranchers: The first match of this series will take place on Friday, August 7, following the Chicago Slice vs Palm Beach Royals match, with the second and potential third matches taking place on Sunday, August 9.
- Las Vegas Night Owls vs Dallas Flash: This series will also be played over three potential matches, with the first match on Friday, August 7, the second match on Saturday, August 8, and the third match, if necessary, on Sunday, August 9.
- SoCal Hard Eights vs Brooklyn Pickleball Team: The first match of this series will take place on Saturday, August 8, with the second and potential third matches taking place on Sunday, August 9.
Key Details and Schedule
It's worth noting that the teams listed first in each matchup are the designated “AWAY” team and will wear dark jerseys, while the teams listed second are the “HOME” team and will wear light jerseys. Additionally, if a team is up 3-0 in a match, a fourth game will not be played, and if a series is split after the first two matches, a third match will be played to determine the winner. The higher-seeded teams will be the HOME team for the first and second matches of each series, and a coin toss will be used to determine the HOME team if a third match is played. All match results can be found on the MLP Website, and fans can purchase tickets to attend the Playoffs in person.
The schedule for the Round 1 matches is as follows: Friday, August 7, will feature the first matches of the Chicago Slice vs Palm Beach Royals, Atlanta Bouncers vs Texas Ranchers, and Las Vegas Night Owls vs Dallas Flash series. Saturday, August 8, will feature the second matches of the Chicago Slice vs Palm Beach Royals and Las Vegas Night Owls vs Dallas Flash series, as well as the first match of the SoCal Hard Eights vs Brooklyn Pickleball Team series. Sunday, August 9, will feature the second and potential third matches of the SoCal Hard Eights vs Brooklyn Pickleball Team and Atlanta Bouncers vs Texas Ranchers series, as well as the potential third match of the Las Vegas Night Owls vs Dallas Flash series.
