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MLP Australia and Asia set to launch 2026 seasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:48 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

MLP Australia and Asia set to launch 2026 seasons

Summary

Major League Pickleball will expand its international presence as MLP Australia begins its fourth season this weekend in Melbourne, while MLP Asia is set to debut in mid-November. MLP Australia features eight teams, including the defending champion Bondi Pickleball Club, competing under standard MLP rules. MLP Asia will start with six teams playing round-robin events across major Asian cities. The MLP Asia draft saw Tama Shimabukuro picked first overall, marking a significant start for the league in that region.

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By the Numbers

•MLP Australia 2026 season features eight teams including four original franchises.
•Bondi Pickleball Club is the defending champion, aiming to retain its title.
•MLP Asia will kick off in mid-November with six teams based in various Asian cities.
•Tama Shimabukuro was drafted first overall for MLP Asia.
•The first event of MLP Australia is scheduled this weekend in Melbourne.

Latest Updates

1:48 PMYahoo Sports — Major League Pickleball Australia And Asia 2026 Season Previews

What they're saying

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Major League Pickleball continues internationally this fall, with the debut of MLP Asia and the fourth season of MLP Australia. Here's a preview of the teams in both leagues for 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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