New Jersey and St. Louis finish atop 2026 Major League Pickleball rankings

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

New Jersey and St. Louis finish atop 2026 Major League Pickleball rankings
Summary

New Jersey secured the top spot in the 2026 Major League Pickleball regular season, matching pre-season rankings. St. Louis also maintained its pre-season rank at second. Los Angeles improved from fifth to third following a late-season trade, and Columbus held its fourth position. Brooklyn fell from third to fifth, hindered by injuries. The playoffs are set to start soon, with the schedule including intriguing matchups such as Atlanta against Texas in the round of 16.

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  • New Jersey ranked first and finished first in the regular season.
  • St. Louis maintained its ranking at second place.
  • Los Angeles improved to third place from fifth.
  • Columbus held steady at fourth despite challenges.
  • The playoffs begin soon, highlighting key matchups.
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  • 10:15 PMYahoo SportsMy Major League Pickleball Pre-Season Power Rankings Versus Final Regular Season Standings
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A comparison of my pre-season Power rankings of the 20 Major League Pickleball teams versus how they finished the regular season.

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