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DALLAS (KDAF) — Major League Pickleball is returning to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex this summer for the 2025 tour.

Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas will take place from July 24–27 at Pickler Universe, with four days of high-stakes professional pickleball action in a climate-controlled, fan-first environment.

This event is the penultimate event of the 2025 MLP regular season and hosted by the Dallas Flash, the reigning 2024 MLP Premier Level Champions. Led by siblings JW and Jorja Johnson, the Dallas Flash are joined by pros Tyra Black and Augustus (“Augie”) Ge.

Participating Teams & Featured Players:

• Carolina Hogs – Headlined by Ben Johns—world No. 1 in mixed doubles and No. 2 in men’s singles and doubles.
• Dallas Flash – The reigning 2024 MLP Premier Champions, the Dallas Flash are looking to defend their title with the same lineup that won it all in 2024.
• Los Angeles Mad Drops – Led by superstar Catherine Parenteau.
• New Jersey 5s – World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters, who holds the top rankings in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles with 148 PPA gold medals.
• New York Hustlers – An exciting blend of young, up-and-coming talent.
• Phoenix Flames – This team brings serious firepower with MLP veteran and fan favorite Tyson McGuffin.
• SoCal Hard Eights – A squad packed with youthful energy. 
• St. Louis Shock – One of the league’s top teams, featuring a strong roster of the electric Gabe Tardio and Hayden Patriquin, energetic Anna Bright, and savvy tactician Kate Fahey.
• Texas Ranchers –As fierce rivals of the Dallas Flash, their matchups promise high stakes, thrilling action.

These elite coed teams are chasing crucial points toward a playoff berth, and a shot at the most coveted title in pro pickleball.

Beyond the courts, fans can expect an experience packed with interactive activities, fan zones, food from Dallas celebrity chef Kent Rathbun, merch drops, and more.

Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball fan or new to the sport, the MLP showdown at Pickler Universe promises excitement.