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Major League Pickleball games are coming to St. Louis in 2025

The games will be played July 17-20 at Chaifetz Arena, with local team St. Louis Shock hosting.
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ST. LOUIS — The growing competitive scene for pickleball is coming to St. Louis in a new way for 2025.

For the first time, Major League Pickleball games will be held at Chaifetz Arena from July 17-20 as part of the regular season. Local pickleball team St. Louis Shock will be hosting.

“Bringing Major League Pickleball to St. Louis is a huge step in our plans to mark the region as a recognized hub for the sport not only in the Midwest, but nationwide," Ross Chaifetz, owner, vice chairman and general manager of the St. Louis Shock said. "St. Louis proudly boasts the #6 market in the USA for pickleball, and this event will showcase the strength of the Shock as our hometown franchise, competing against some of the best talent in the world. This is just the beginning of what we’re building for the future, and we’re excited to show pickleball fans from across the world what St. Louis is all about.” 

“This is a monumental moment for both the St. Louis Shock and the St. Louis community,” said Andrew Haines, chief operating officer of the St. Louis Shock. “Hosting an MLP event in our home city is not only a celebration of pickleball but also a testament to the growth of the sport and our team's continued momentum. Chaifetz Arena, with its world-class amenities, is the perfect backdrop for this marquee event, and we can’t wait to welcome fans, players, and partners to experience pickleball like never before.”

The St. Louis stop will be one of 10 regular-season MLP events in the 2025 season. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

Major League Pickleball was founded in 2021 and has nearly 100 athletes across 22 teams.

2025 season schedule:

  • Regular Season #1 — Apr. 24-27 — Orlando, FL — USTA National Campus
  • Regular Season #2 — May 1-4 — Columbus, OH — Pickle & Chill
  • Regular Season #3 — May 22-25 — Austin, TX — Austin Pickle Ranch
  • Regular Season #4 — May 29-Jun 1 — Phoenix, AZ — TBA 
  • Regular Season #5 — June 5-8 — Salt Lake City, UT — Salt Palace 
  • Regular Season #6 — June 26-29 — San Clemente, CA — Life Time San Clemente 
  • Regular Season #7 — July 3-6 — Washington, DC — TBA 
  • Mid-Season Tournament — July 10-13 — Grand Rapids, MI — Belknap Park
  • Regular Season #8 — July 17-20 — St. Louis, MO — Chaifetz Arena 
  • Regular Season #9 — July 24-27 — Dallas, TX — Pickler Universe 
  • Regular Season #10 — July 31-Aug. 3 — St. Petersburg, FL — St. Pete Athletic
  • MLP Playoffs, Round 1 — Aug. 15-17 — San Diego, CA — Barnes Tennis Center
  • MLP Playoffs, Round 2 — Aug. 22-24 — New York, NY — CityPickle at Wollman Rink
  • MLP Cup — Oct. 31-Nov. 2 — TBA

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