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Major League Pickleball’s offseason is heating up with roster moves across the league.
Notable Moves LA Mad Drops dropped several players including Ben Johns, Catherine Parenteau, Jade Kawamoto, Max Freeman, Mehvish Safdar, and Wes Burrows.
Atlanta is keeping cornerstone player Jaume MartΓnez at $0 cost through 2026 β huge value retention.
Contract Drama Glozman and Ignatowich had their UPA contracts terminated in late 2025, making them ineligible for MLP rosters under current rules.
Big news for Major League Pickleball: Sofia Sewing is back.
After sitting out the PPA Tour since 2024, Sewing has signed a UPA contract and entered the 2026 MLP player pool. This opens the door for her return to the PPA ecosystem while she completes current commitments.
What This Means Sewing is now eligible for MLP team selection Can compete on the PPA Tour again Still one of the most dynamic young players in the sport Keep an eye on the MLP draft β teams will be watching closely.
The PPA Indoor National Championships in Lakeville wrapped up with drama both on and off the court.
Todd’s Return Parris Todd competed after serving a one-event PPA suspension (plus $50K fine) for a controversial trip to Japan in late 2025. Despite the layoff, she medaled and announced her retirement from singles play.
Illness Wave Multiple players were hit with illness during the tournament, impacting brackets and forcing withdrawals. Tournament organizers noted the challenging conditions but the show went on.
Florida’s pickleball scene just got a major boost.
St. Pete Athletic, which celebrated its grand opening in January, will host an MLP tournament in June 2026.
What to Know Brand new facility in St. Petersburg, FL State-of-the-art courts designed for pro play First major tournament for the venue Expect top MLP talent to compete The facility is quickly becoming a hub for Florida’s growing pickleball community, offering both recreational and competitive play.