ESPN Set to Host MLP Presented by DoorDash 2026 Regular Season Finale in July – Pickleball News Asia
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ESPN, of course, is widely regarded as one of, if not the most, popular and reputable sports media outlets in the world, and its hosting of MLP action only means pickleball has caught the attention of the big leagues, so to speak.
The MLP’s scheduled stop at ESPN Wide World of Sports will mark the league’s first time concluding its season at the famed venue and could be the start of what might be a longer-term partnership.
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The regular season finale of MLP presented by DoorDash will take place from 30 July to 2 August 2026. It will cap off the 13-event MLP calendar for this season, which includes nine regular-season events, a mid-season tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and an expanded three-week play-off format.
Notably, the regular season finale to be held at ESPN Wide World of Sports directly precedes the 2026 MLP Play-offs. As such, fans can expect even more intense and dynamic matches, as teams will likely be going all-out for post-season positioning. In fact, there is a good chance that some of the matches that will take place at this iconic venue will have a direct bearing on play-off seedings. And that is exactly why this event is almost guaranteed to produce fireworks and thrilling action.
Tickets for this four-day finale will be available soon exclusively at Ticketmaster.
