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Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) and the Carvana PPA Tour – the leading professional team-based pickleball league and the premier individual, rankings-based tour, respectively – are coming to Atlanta for eleven straight days of the world’s best pro pickleball, featuring the top players in the sport, hosted at Life Time Peachtree Corners: MLP Atlanta (May 9-12) and the Vizzy Atlanta Slam (May 13-19).
Tickets can be purchased by visiting TIXR.com.
Major League Pickleball: MLP Atlanta (May 9-12)
MLP Atlanta will be the league’s first event of the 2024 season and feature a collection of 17 teams in action and a total of 34 matches over four days, Thursday, May 9-Sunday, May 12. MLP features nearly 100 of the best athletes in the sport in a unique coed team format, easy to understand scoring, iconic team owners – including the Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young (Atlanta Bouncers) and Atlanta Dream’s Haley Jones (LA Mad Drops), and the most electric live events and fan experience in the sport.
In addition to the four-day pro event, MLP will be hosting their first-ever coed amateur team event for groups of four (two men and two women) on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12. For more information and to register, visit PBRally.com.
Carvana PPA Tour: Vizzy Atlanta Slam (May 13-19)
The Vizzy Atlanta Slam is one of the four largest and most important events on the PPA Tour calendar – offering the season’s largest amount of points contributing to players’ rankings. Featuring a full player field of all of the world’s best players, the Vizzy Atlanta Slam will showcase professional pickleball at the highest level as they fight for Gold Medals on the sport’s biggest stage. From World No. 1s Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters to tennis greats Jack Sock and Genie Bouchard, the most exciting and charismatic stars will be on deck to compete at this year’s event.
More than 1000 amateurs of all ages and skill levels will also compete during the PPA Tour event, participating in PPA Tour Camps, Competition, Clinics and the Junior PPA Tour.
About Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville)
MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) is the preeminent team-based professional pickleball league, featuring over 100 of the best athletes across 22 teams, a unique coed format, easy to understand scoring, iconic team owners, and the most electric live events and fan experience in the sport. Founded in 2021, MLP named its first-ever title sponsor, Margaritaville, branding the league MLP by Margaritaville in December 2022. For more information on Major League Pickleball, visit the official website and follow MLP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
About Carvana PPA Tour
Founded in 2019, the Carvana PPA Tour is where pickleball’s top athletes go head-to-head to determine the best male and female players in the world. The Carvana PPA Tour organizes and conducts tournaments at world-class facilities across the country, establishes player rankings, and showcases the world’s best pickleball week in and week out. Inviting amateur players to also compete and “play where the pros play,” the Carvana PPA Tour offers divisions for every age group and skill level. Characterized by a uniquely festive and fun atmosphere, Carvana PPA Tour events deliver unparalleled experiences for fans on-site, including pro player meet-and-greets, clinics, food, beverages, live entertainment, giveaways, games, shopping, and VIP upgrades. For more information, go to www.ppatour.com, and follow us on social: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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