MLP Finals Event Guide: Schedule, Map, & More

The 2026 DoorDash MLP Finals – New York City powered by Toray, return to CityPickle at Wollman Rink, August 28-30, where the remaining four teams (New Jersey 5s, St. Louis Shock, Brooklyn Pickleball Team, Dallas Flash) will battle for the MLP Championship in the heart of Central Park. Whether you’re attending in person or following from home, use this guide to find everything you need to know before the weekend.

Schedule

The weekend begins with the Semifinal Round, featuring two best-of-three match series on Fri. and Sat. – NJ vs. BKPT and STL vs. DAL – with the winners advancing to the Finals.

Please note the following schedule scenarios, based on match results. Fans can refer to the MLP Finals event page and MLP social channels for the latest schedule information.

Scenario A – Both semifinal series are sweeps

• Saturday – Ticket Session #3 – BKPT vs. NJ Match #2 at 10 a.m. ET
• Saturday – Ticket Session #4 – Finals Match #1 not before Noon ET
• Sunday – Ticket Session #5 – Finals Match #2 at Noon ET & Finals Match #3 not before 2 p.m. ET, if nec.

Scenario B – STL/DAL is a sweep & NJ/BKPT goes three matches

• Saturday – Ticket Session #3 – BKPT vs. NJ Match #2 at 10 a.m. ET
• Saturday – Ticket Session #4 – BKPT vs. NJ Match #3 not before Noon ET
• Sunday – Ticket Session #5 – Finals Match #1 at Noon ET, Finals Match #2 not before 2 p.m. ET & Finals Match #3 not before 4 p.m. ET, if nec.

Scenario C – NJ/BKPT is a sweep & STL/DAL goes three matches

• Saturday – Ticket Session #3 – BKPT vs. NJ Match #2 at 10 a.m. ET, followed by DAL vs. STL Match #3
• Saturday – Ticket Session #4 – Finals Match #1 not before 2 p.m. ET
• Sunday – Ticket Session #5 – Finals Match #2 at Noon ET & Finals Match #3 not before 2 p.m. ET, if nec.

Scenario D – Both semifinals go three matches

• Saturday – Ticket Session #3 – BKPT vs. NJ Match #2 at 10 a.m. ET, followed by DAL vs. STL Match #3
• Saturday – Ticket Session #4 – BKPT vs. NJ Match #3 not before 2 p.m. ET
• Sunday – Ticket Session #5 – Finals Match #1 at Noon ET, Finals Match #2 not before 2 p.m. ET & Finals Match #3 not before 4 p.m. ET, if nec.

Walking Map

CityPickle at Wollman Rink in Central Park

830 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10065

Wollman Rink is located near the southeast corner of Central Park. 

Enter the park at 59th Street and 6th Avenue. Take walking path off of Center Drive and continue straight until you reach Wollman Rink. For walking directions, enter Wollman Rink into Apple or Google Maps with setting on walking. See map here.

Event Map

Check-In will open one hour before matches start each day. Restrooms and concessions are located inside Wollman Rink Ice Center.

Bag Policy

All guests will proceed through a screening process before entry is permitted to the Wollman Rink gates. There will be a limit of ONE bag per guest admitted onto the Grounds. All bags are subject to search and must not be larger than 12” W x 12”H x 16” L (size exception if larger size necessitated for ADA/medical equipment reasons). There are no bag storage facilities on the Grounds.

No stadium chairs or cushions for the bleachers may be larger that 13.5″H x 17″W x 17″D.

No outside food or drink allowed. If you’d like to bring a reusable water bottle (24 oz. or less) there are fountains inside the venue.

Restricted Items: The following items are prohibited and MAY NOT be brought onto the premises:

• Backpacks (Exception: single compartment drawstring bags; or if used for ADA/medical equipment reasons, to be confirmed by the Security Supervisors
• Hard coolers or like containers
• Sealed packages of any kind
• Glass bottles, containers, or cans (Exception: reusable metal or plastic water bottles-24 oz. or less)
• Aerosol cans or noise-making devices
• Alcohol or other beverages containing alcohol; illegal substances
• Video cameras or recording devices (exception: cell phone photography only)
• Computers or laptops
• Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)
• Animals (Exception: service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome; emotional support animals are not permitted)
• Flags, banners or signs
• Any materials, items or apparel constituting unauthorized advertising or promotion
• Laser pointing devices
• Drones (UAS-Unmanned Aircraft Systems), drone controllers, or model/miniature aircraft
• Selfie-sticks or other telescopic devices
• Skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, bicycles or other personal recreational vehicles, with the exception of ADA-required devices
• Rollerblades
• Masks (other than health and safety face masks)
• Fireworks, missile-like objects, Frisbees and any other form of projectiles
• Balloons, beach balls and other inflatables
• Confetti or glitter
• Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, etc.
• Any devices that may interfere with and/or distract players, other guests or any technology-related services provided at the premises
• Visible indecent, inappropriate or offensive clothing or accessories
• Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate by MLP personnel, in their sole discretion

How to Watch

Check out this post for daily broadcast windows, streaming information, and where to watch each match of the weekend.

• All matches will be available live on Pickleballtv and the Pickleballtv App, with additional coverage across MSG, CBS and Tennis Channel.
• Please note that the CBS window on Sunday runs from 12–1 p.m. ET, with coverage continuing live on PickleballTV.