The world’s top professional pickleball players are set to take over New York City later this summer as Major League Pickleball (MLP) heads to SPORTIME Randall’s Island from June 25 through June 28 for one of the league’s premier events of the season. The multi-day tournament will feature some of the sport’s biggest names — including world No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters — as teams from across the country battle for playoff positioning in front of what organizers expect to be one of the largest pickleball crowds New York has ever seen. 
The event will also spotlight New York’s hometown franchise, the Brooklyn Pickleball Team, as the club continues its push toward a coveted berth in the MLP Playoffs. With pickleball’s popularity exploding across New York City in recent years, organizers say the Randall’s Island stop represents a major milestone for the sport locally.
“This is a huge moment not only for the Brooklyn Pickleball Team, but for pickleball culture throughout New York City,” said Adam Behnke, COO of the Brooklyn Pickleball Team. “You’re talking about the best players in the world competing right here in our backyard while thousands of fans experience the energy of Major League Pickleball firsthand. New York has embraced pickleball in an incredible way, and this event is going to show just how passionate this community has become.”
Hosted at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, the event will feature four days of professional competition, fan experiences, and amateur opportunities. Alongside the pro matches, organizers will also host a Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament from June 26-28, giving amateur players a chance to compete in a team-format tournament with significant stakes attached. Winners of the event will earn an automatic bid to Minor League Nationals.
“We want this event to feel accessible to everyone — whether you’re a diehard fan, someone curious about the sport, or a local player who wants to test themselves competitively,” Behnke added. “Having the amateur tournament alongside the pro event creates an environment where the next generation of players can be inspired directly by the best athletes in the game.”
Fans attending the event can also expect a lively Vendor Village experience featuring activations, samples, and sponsor booths from brands connected to both MLP and the Brooklyn Pickleball Team. Vendors currently scheduled to participate include Once Upon a Coconut, Centerline Athletics, Saint James Iced Tea, Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, Brooklyn Cider House, Dirty Water Seltzer, KA-EX, Papatui, Luzz, along with local brews, bites, and additional partners expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team has also partnered with organizers to offer discounted ticket pricing for fans hoping to attend the event. Through May 31, supporters can use promo code “MLP20BKPT” to receive 20% off single-day tickets. After May 31, fans can still receive 15% off using code “MLP15BKPT.”
The New York stop is expected to draw many of pickleball’s most recognizable stars, continuing the sport’s rapid rise nationwide as professional leagues attract larger audiences, sponsorships, and television coverage. For New Yorkers, however, the event also serves as a celebration of the city’s fast-growing pickleball community — one that continues to expand from neighborhood parks and school gyms to professional arenas.
Fans interested in tickets, amateur tournament registration, or additional event details can visit the official MLP New York event page below:
