Major League Pickleball Announces Competition Structure Updates and 2025 League Calendar for Player Keepers, Free Agency, Waiver Wire, and Trade Deadline

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Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) today announced competition structure updates and key league operations dates for player acquisitions and roster moves throughout the 2025 MLP season, which will begin in Orlando, FL at the USTA National Campus, Apr. 24-27.

In the most noteworthy new twist starting in 2025, the 16 Premier Level teams will see roster expansion from four players to six (three men and three women), allowing for unique roster building strategies and optimal match day lineup setting. Additional information about the 2025 MLP Competition Structure follows the calendar grid.

Date 2025 MLP Operational Event
Wed, Jan 22 Trade Window #1 opens
Sat, Feb 15 Trade Window #1 closes
Sun, Feb 16 All teams declare their 2025 keepers
Sun, Mar 2 Premier Level Free Agency 
Mon, Mar 3 Challenger Level Free Agency; Trade Window #2 opens, following Challenger FA
Wed, Jun 11 Premier Level Waiver Wire
Thu, Jun 12 Challenger Level Waiver Wire
Mon, Jul 14 Trade Deadline

Full 2025 competition structure updates and operations can be found on the MLP website, with several high-level updates noted:

  • Player Eligibility: Only players under UPA contract will be eligible to play in MLP events
  • Rosters: All Premier Level teams will see rosters expand to six (6) players – three (3)…

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