Major League Pickleball Is Coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World
Major League Pickleball is bringing professional pickleball to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex this summer, as the league hosts its 2026 regular season finale at Walt Disney World from July 30 through August 2.
The four-day event marks the first time Major League Pickleball’s regular season concludes at ESPN Wide World of Sports, positioning Disney’s premier sports venue as a major stop on the rapidly growing professional pickleball circuit.
What’s Happening
- Major League Pickleball (MLP) heads to ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World
- Event dates: July 30 – August 2, 2026
- Serves as the final regular season event ahead of the MLP Playoffs
- Features coed, team-based professional pickleball competition
- Tickets will be sold exclusively via Ticketmaster
Professional Pickleball Comes to Walt Disney World
Founded in 2021, Major League Pickleball is the sport’s premier coed, team-based professional league, featuring more than 100 elite pickleball players across 23 hometown teams.
By hosting Major League Pickleball at ESPN Wide World of Sports, Walt Disney World continues to expand its reputation as a destination for high-profile sporting events, joining a lineup that already includes major basketball, baseball, soccer, cheerleading, and esports competitions.
How Major League Pickleball Works
Major League Pickleball uses its signature MLPlay™ format, designed to bring men and women together on an equal competitive stage.
Each team match includes:
- One men’s doubles match
- One women’s doubles match
- Two mixed doubles matches
If teams are tied, the match is decided by a DreamBreaker, a fast-paced singles tiebreaker that puts pressure on every player. This format makes team chemistry and strategy just as important as individual skill.
For the 2026 season, MLP will also introduce hybrid scoring, with doubles matches played to 11 points using side-out scoring, while DreamBreakers use rally scoring to 21.
Why This Event Matters
The Walt Disney World stop caps off a 13-event 2026 Major League Pickleball season, which includes:
- Nine regular season events
- A Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- An expanded three-week playoff format
The ESPN Wide World of Sports event directly precedes the 2026 MLP Playoffs, making it a critical stop for teams battling for postseason positioning.
How to Attend: Major League Pickleball at Walt Disney World
- Event: Major League Pickleball – 2026 Regular Season Finale
- Dates: July 30 – August 2, 2026
- Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walt Disney World Resort
- Tickets: Available exclusively via Ticketmaster
- What to Expect:
- Professional coed team pickleball
- Multiple matches daily
- Festival-style atmosphere at Disney’s premier sports venue
- Laughing Place recommends Mouse Fan Travel for all of your Walt Disney World vacation planning. Their dedicated team provides concierge-style service at no additional cost and can help plan your trip to the Major League Pickleball 2026 Regular Season Finale.
Additional details on match schedules, teams, and on-site experiences are expected to be announced closer to the event.