WASHINGTON — The first-ever Major League Pickleball (MLP) event in the DMV will take place in Southeast D.C. next month.
The event, MLP Washington D.C., will take place at Washington Tennis and Education Foundation on June 13-16, and is being done in coordination with MLP and the D.C. Pickleball Team (DCPT.)
The four-day event will have the best pickleball professionals in the world showing off their skills across 34 co-ed team matches, including six featuring the D.C. Pickleball Team. It will also bring a festival-style feel to the area, and will include food, drinks, music and an amateur pickleball tournament.
"Hosting an MLP event in Ward 7 is in alignment with WTEF's goal to provide our community with awareness and access to healthy lifestyle activities," said John Borden, President & Chief Executive Officer of WTEF. "Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America and it's WTEF's responsibility to make sure our community can participate and benefit from its growth. We are excited this event is in DC and that WTEF is its home."
The event is open to everyone.
The 2024 MLP schedule features 11 total events, which are hosted in nine different states and D.C., showcasing eight regular season events, a Mid-Season Tournament, and two rounds of the 2024 MLP Playoffs.
"Being able to bring an MLP event to D.C. is a major step forward in our mission to be a beacon of positivity and lasting impact in our community," said Adam Behnke, Chief Operating Officer of D.C. Pickleball Team.
All MLP teams will appear in five of eight regular season events, with a combination of Premier Level and Challenger Level teams in action at each event.
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