The biggest team event in amateur pickleball is back. The 2025 Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) National Championship is officially set for December 3-7. 

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Thousands of amateur players across the United States and around the world compete all year long for a chance to qualify. The best of the best will descend upon Pickler Universe in Dallas to fight for national glory and a piece of the $100,000 prize pool. 

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 A Global Stage for Amateur Pickleball Talent

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This isn’t just a national event — it’s a global stage. Players from over a dozen countries are battling through their own national pathways for the chance to represent their country. It’s a truly international showcase, powered by DUPR ratings and driven by talent, teamwork, and ambition.

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The Path to Nationals: Leaderboards, Dream Tickets & More

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The 2025 Season runs from October 15, 2024, through October 20, 2025. During this time, players of all ages and skill levels compete in official MiLP tournaments to earn leaderboard points and Dream Tickets by performing well at events such as:

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• State Championships across Oklahoma, Arizona, Illinois, Colorado, and more
• Regional Showdowns in Texas, New Jersey, Florida, California, and beyond

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Anyone with a DUPR account can compete in State Championships and Regional Showdowns. But at Nationals, it's invite-only. 

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Who Can Play at Nationals?

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• Dream Ticket teams: Teams that win gold at a State Championship or Regional Showdown earn a Dream Ticket — an automatic invitation to Nationals. Each team must include at least two original players from the qualifying event and will compete in the same division they qualified in (unless player substitutions affect their DUPR aggregate).
• Top-ranked players from the 2025 National DUPR Leaderboard will receive an invitation to assemble their teams
• State Pro League and MLP-affiliated teams via Wild Card bids

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Confirmed State Pro Leagues include:

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• All Florida Pro League
• Michigan Pickleball League
• Oklahoma Premier Pickleball League
• Wichita Premier Pickleball League

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MLP Teams competing at Nationals:

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• Atlanta Bouncers
• Brooklyn Pickleball Team
• Columbus Sliders
• Dallas Flash
• DC Pickleball Team
• Phoenix Flames
• St. Louis Shock
• Texas Ranchers

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Note: Any player who competes in an official Minor League Pickleball event during the 2025 season is eligible to play at Nationals, as long as they join a team that receives an invitation.

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With registration opening in August 2025, there's still plenty of time to play, earn points, and climb the National DUPR Leaderboard. Those who qualify will receive an official invitation to register and compete for a shot at the national title.

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From Rec Play to Pro 

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Many of today’s top professional players — including Jack Munro, Connor Garnett, and Kate Fahey — got their start in Minor League Pickleball. With divisions spanning from DUPR 12 to DUPR 22, Nationals is where rising talent proves they’re ready for the next level.

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New for 2025:

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• Gendered 3v3 Divisions for men’s and women’s teams
• An Open Division with no rating cap  — anyone can compete regardless of their  DUPR
• Adjusted team aggregate caps exclusively for Nationals to maintain fair, competitive play

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MiLP DUPR Divisions for the 2025 National Championship

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Divisions include:

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The division aggregate maximum ending in .900 only applies for Nationals. The regular aggregate maximum ending in .300 will stay in effect for all other Minor League Pickleball events.

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MiLP v3 National Championship Divisions

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The Dink MiLP v3 National Championship is open to any player who competes in official v3 and/or v4 tournaments during the 2025 season. All players from 2025 MiLP National Championship 4-person mixed teams — whether open age or 50+ — are eligible to participate. Registration for the v3 Championship will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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Schedule for the 2025 National Championship: 

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Wednesday, December 3rd:

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• 50+ Divisions Round Robin (12, 14, 16, 18, 20)
• RPPK Courses
• DUPR Coach

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Thursday, December 4th:

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• 50+ Divisions Playoffs (12, 14, 16, 18, 20)
• RPPK Courses
• DUPR Coach

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Friday, December 5th:

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• v3 Tournament (Round Robin and Playoffs)

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Saturday, December 6th:

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• Open Age Divisions Round Robin (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22)

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Sunday, December 7th:

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• Open Age Divisions Playoffs (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22)

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Points & Prize Money 

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MiLP rewards more than just winning — it rewards consistency. Players earn leaderboard points at every event, with 1st place teams receiving 1,000 points (or 2,000 points at Regionals). Points are awarded through 16th place and updated monthly on the National DUPR Leaderboard.

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When it comes to prize money at Nationals, there's a lot on the line:

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• 4-person mixed teams (MiLP): Prize money will be awarded to the top three teams in each division.
  
  
• MiLP v3 divisions: Only first-place teams will receive prize money.

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💡 Exact prize amounts for each division and placement will be announced closer to the event.

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Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the 2025 National Championship — including division details, registration instructions, and prize breakdowns. In the meantime, make sure to review the official rules and guidelines before signing up to ensure you’re fully prepared to compete.

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