The Top Amateur Pickleball Players in the World Compete for $100,000 in Dallas

The 2025 Dink Minor League National Championships are headed to Dallas, Texas from December 3 to 7, bringing together the strongest amateur players in the sport.

This is the event everyone circles on the calendar. Hundreds of teams. Thousands of matches. Five days of the most competitive amateur pickleball environment in the country.

This is the biggest Dink Minor League Nationals to date. Players from 35 U.S. states and 8 countries will pack Pickler Universe as the top amateurs battle for national titles and a $100,000 prize purse.

The championship features 1,172 registrations, 982 unique competitors, and 318 teams. Nearly 200 athletes are doubling up and playing two events. The youngest competitor is 10, the oldest is 69, and every single one earned their way to Dallas.

Divisions and Schedule

This year’s format spreads the action across five days.

📆 Wednesday and Thursday:
50+ Divisions
Masters divisions kick things off midweek with two full days of play for all 50+ brackets.

📆 Friday:
3v3 Gendered Format
Friday is dedicated entirely to MiLP’s newest offering, the 3v3 gendered format. Each match features rotating trios rather than traditional four-player teams, creating nonstop action and a faster pace. Instead of a Dreambreaker, matches are decided in a compact three-game structure that keeps results tight and teams constantly engaged.

📆 Saturday and Sunday:
All Other Divisions
The weekend is when the rest of the field takes over. All remaining DUPR divisions hit the court Saturday and Sunday as teams chase national titles and bragging rights.

The Top Amateur Players from Around The Globe

The Dink Minor League Pickleball has exploded over the past year, and the growth is no longer just national. It’s global. The 2025 National Championships will feature athletes from around the world, a direct result of MiLP leagues, clubs, and qualifiers spreading across new regions at a record pace.

Competitors this year are traveling from:

• Australia
• Canada
• China
• Guatemala
• Italy
• New Zealand

In total, players represent 23 different home countries, making this the most international field in MiLP history.

How to Watch the National Championships

If you can’t make it to Dallas, don’t worry. You can still catch the action. The 2025 Dink Minor League National Championships will be streamed live on The Dink YouTube channel throughout the weekend. Expect full court coverage, rolling match updates, and the best amateur pickleball atmosphere anywhere on the internet.

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