About the Mid-Season Tournament:

The Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was a thrilling spectacle that highlighted the competitive spirit and skillful play of Major League Pickleball (MLP). This tournament featured a new bracket-style format rather than the regular season dual-match format with prize money for the top three teams. For full results, visit the MLP website. 

Premier League: 

In the Premier League, the excitement began on Day 2 with a series of dominant performances. The DC Pickleball Team set the tone by sweeping the Utah Black Diamonds 3-0. The DC Pickleball Team was sporting a new roster -- featuring Vivian Glozman as their new player. Simultaneously, the AZ Drive overcame the LA Mad Drops with a 3-1 victory. The Orlando Squeeze also had an impressive start, defeating the Columbus Sliders in a 3-0 shutout.

Day 3 continued the high-energy action as the DC Pickleball Team maintained their momentum, securing another 3-0 win, this time against the NY Hustlers. The STL Shock mirrored this success, overwhelming the Orlando Squeeze 3-0. Meanwhile, the Dallas Flash dominated the Texas Ranchers with a 3-0 victory, and the New Jersey 5s emerged victorious in a closely contested match against the AZ Drive, finishing 3-2. The NY Hustlers bounced back to defeat the LA Mad Drops 3-2 in a nail-biting Dreambreaker, and the Orlando Squeeze showcased their strength with a 3-0 win over the Carolina Pickleball Club. The AZ Drive managed a narrow 3-2 win against the Utah Black Diamonds, while the Texas Ranchers swept the Columbus Sliders 3-0.

Day 4 brought more intense competition as the New Jersey 5s continued their impressive run, defeating the Dallas Flash 3-1. The Texas Ranchers displayed their resilience by overcoming the AZ Drive 3-1, sending the AZ Drive home. The Orlando Squeeze edged out the NY Hustlers in a thrilling 3-2 Dreambreaker. The DC Pickleball Team demonstrated their championship potential by narrowly defeating the STL Shock 3-2. The Dallas Flash secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Orlando Squeeze to fight on for bronze. Also fighting for bronze, the Texas Ranchers closed the day with a solid 3-1 win over the STL Shock. The final day of the Premier League was filled with excitement as the Texas Ranchers claimed the bronze medal by defeating the Dallas Flash 3-2 in a gripping contest. The gold medal match saw the New Jersey 5s triumph over the DC Pickleball Team in a closely fought 3-2 battle.

Challenger League:

In the Challenger League, the action began on Day 1 with tightly contested matches. Many teams in the Challenger League featured new players in hopes to better their results from the prior events. The SoCal Hard Eights narrowly defeated the Chicago Slice 3-2, setting the stage for an exciting tournament. The California Black Bears also secured a 3-2 win against the Florida Smash, while the ATL Bouncers overcame the Frisco Pandas 3-1. In another close match-up, the Brooklyn Aces rounded off the day with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Miami Pickleball Club.

Day 2 saw the Florida Smash bounce back with a 3-1 win over the Frisco Pandas, and the Miami Pickleball Club secured a 3-1 victory against the Chicago Slice. The Las Vegas Night Owls edged out the SoCal Hard Eights 3-2 in a dramatic encounter, while the California Black Bears dominated the Bay Area Breakers with a 3-0 win. The SoCal Hard Eights continued their winning ways with a 3-1 victory over the Florida Smash. Meanwhile, the Miami Pickleball Club completed a comprehensive 3-0 win over the Bay Area Breakers to send them home.

On Day 3, the Las Vegas Night Owls emerged victorious in a closely contested 3-2 match against the ATL Bouncers. The Brooklyn Aces continued their strong performance by defeating the California Black Bears 3-2 in another nail-biting contest. Day 4 saw the SoCal Hard Eights sweep the California Black Bears 3-0 in a display of dominance, while the Miami Pickleball Club narrowly edged out the ATL Bouncers 3-2. Miami Pickleball Club overcame a 16-20 deficit in the Dreambreaker to fight for bronze. 

The final day of the Challenger League featured intense competition for the medals. The SoCal Hard Eights clinched the bronze by defeating the Miami Pickleball Club 3-2 in a hard-fought singles battle. The gold medal match was a fitting climax to the tournament, as the Brooklyn Aces triumphed over the Las Vegas Night Owls in a dramatic 3-2 victory. The Brooklyn Aces are currently the only team to defeat the Las Vegas Night Owls.