The Dink Minor League Pickleball has more than 300 events a year in the US and hosts an annual championships with a USD $100K prize pool - the top teams from each division per The Dink Minor League Pickleball Canada season will qualify to compete at this top-tier event!
The CNPL is Canada’s pro pickleball league - Canada’s version of Major League Pickleball. Player performance in The Dink Minor League Pickleball Canada will become a significant component of consideration in the CNPL draft process beginning the 2026 season.
The Pickleball World Cup is an international amateur team-based pickleball event that was put on with resounding success in 2024 in Lima, Peru. The Dink Minor League Pickleball Canada players will have a chance to qualify to represent and play for Team Canada at Pickleball World Cup in 2025!
Get your brand visible with THE biggest amateur pickleball series in the world (over 500+ global events planned for 2025) now coming to Canada – no better place to get seen than alongside the fastest-growing sport in the world!
If you own a pickleball facility or organize pickleball tournaments, give us a shout and let’s get you set up to run MiLP Canada events – a super-fun team format that will open up multiple exclusive pathways for players in your area!
Pickleball players – make your team, make your move, make your mark! Get those points up to qualify and battle your way up towards amazing exclusive pathways only available to MiLP Canada!
MLPlay™ is an innovative gameplay format that brings men and women together on a level playing court. In the MLPlay™ format team matches are composed of four 21-point games, with the first being women’s doubles, then the men’s doubles, and the final two games consisting of mixed doubles. This unique dynamic means that teamwork as a skill is just as critical as speed or technique on the court and a big part of the community aspect of the sport.
All rules of The Dink Minor League Pickleball competition are governed by the most current rules of USA Pickleball and UPA standards, except for the rules outlined in the Official Minor League Pickleball Rules Guide. The Dink Minor League Pickleball continually monitors both governing bodies’ standards and will make adjustments as needed.
The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) is making its way to Canada, bringing its innovative team-based competition format to a new and rapidly growing pickleball community. With successful expansions into multiple regions, MiLP is now set to introduce its unique team competition to players across Canada, offering guaranteed matches and an exciting, fast-paced format that has gained national attention in the U.S.
Leading this expansion is Yui See Lau (co-founder of Full Send Pickleball), who has been appointed as the Director of Minor League Pickleball Canada. After his remarkable success in launching MiLP in China, Yui will now take on the challenge of growing the league across Canada, bringing the same energy, expertise, and passion to the Canadian pickleball community. As Director, he will oversee and coordinate all MiLP events in Canada, working closely with local clubs, players, and partners to create unforgettable tournaments and experiences.
Exciting news for Canada’s aspiring pro pickleball players! The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) Canada is now the official pathway to the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL).
Starting with the 2026 CNPL Draft, a player’s MiLP Canada participation will be a key factor in draft consideration, giving amateur players a clear route to the pro ranks. This partnership strengthens the connection between amateur and professional pickleball, ensuring that top talent has the opportunity to rise through the ranks.
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