The Major League Pickleball (MLP) Playoffs are just around the corner. This is your one-stop shop for everything related to the playoffs. 

After ten regular season events over a four-month period, the MLP Playoffs are finally here. The top 10 teams in Premier Level and the six teams in Challenger Level are fighting it out in beautiful San Diego this weekend.

This article breaks down the entire playoff picture for those who may be new to MLP and for the diehard fans, and everyone in between.

How it Works When: Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17

Where: Barnes Tennis Center - 4490 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107

Who: The top ten Premier Level teams are playing in San Diego, along with all six Challenger Level teams

Premier Level Play-In Round

Matchup #1 - #7 Texas Ranchers vs. #10 Miami Pickleball Club

Matchup #2 - #8 Orlando Squeeze vs. #9 Utah Black Diamonds

Logistics

7 seed got to pick their opponent from the 9 or 10 seed 8 seed played the opponent that the 7 seed did not choose This is just one match - winner moves on, loser goes home The better seed gets to react to mixed doubles lineups, DreamBreakers, and choose side/serve, as well Quarterfinals

After the play-in round, the two winners become the new #7 and #8 seed. The #1 seed gets to choose their opponent from the 5-8 seeds. Then the #2 seed chooses their opponent from the remaining 5-8 seeds. And so on.

Of note, the quarterfinals and beyond are the best two out of three matches. The better seed... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/major-league-pickleball-playoffs-everything-you-need-to-know/