Major League Pickleball Announces Partnership With Pro Senior Pickleball League Champions Series Pickleball (CSP)

Major League Pickleball Announces Partnership With Pro Senior Pickleball League Champions Series Pickleball (CSP)

CSP Events To Be Rebranded As MLP Champions Series

Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) today announced a partnership with Champions Series Pickleball (CSP) – formerly the National Pickleball League – established in 2022 as the first professional pickleball league for the 50+ age group. CSP will license the MLP brand for its professional coed senior team format, which will be promoted as the MLP Champions Series. MLP and CSP will also collaborate on marketing, promotions, and media opportunities to grow the partnership and visibility of the MLP Champions Series.

A collection of MLP Champions Series events will be integrated with the 2026 MLP season schedule. Additional MLP Champions Series Pickleball event information will be provided in the coming months.

MLP Champions Series

• Monthly events 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 (Aug. 6-9), and a to be announced event in late October
• Will feature 16 teams in its 50+ division

About Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash)

Founded in 2021, Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) is the preeminent, coed, team-based professional pickleball league, featuring over 100 of the best athletes across 20 teams, iconic team owners, and the most electric live events and fan experience in the sport. In 2024, MLP and the PPA Tour merged under the newly-formed United Pickleball Association (UPA), bringing together the leading pro pickleball organizations under a single entity. Visit the official website and follow MLP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for more information.

About Champions Series Pickleball

Champions Series Pickleball, formerly the National Pickleball League (NPL) is the premier professional pickleball league for Champions Pros. The league wrapped its third season with 12 teams representing cities across the country — including Austin, Boca Raton, Coachella Valley, Columbus, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Naples, Oklahoma City, Princeton, and Seattle — with approximately 200 Champions Pro players competing. Champions Series Pickleball is expanding with new teams and additional age groups in 2026. For more information visit nplpickleball.com.