Eight Regional Teams. Your Favorite MLP Stars.
October 30 – November 1, 2026 at Brookhaven Country Club, Farmers Branch, TX. The official kickoff to the 2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships.
The inaugural MLP Nations Cup brings the world's top pickleball talent together for a unique three-day tournament at Brookhaven Country Club from October 30–November 1. Split into eight teams representing the USA, Canada, Asia West, Asia East, Europe West, Europe East, South America, and Australia, the Nations Cup will unite top professional players and passionate fans for a one-of-a-kind pickleball experience rooted in national pride.
Serving as the official kickoff to the 2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships, the MLP Nations Cup will highlight the best of international competition both on and off the court with world-class team pickleball matches, festive fan experiences on Halloween weekend, and a celebration of pickleball's global growth.
Round robin, then it all comes down to Sunday.
Three days of elite coed team pickleball, played under the MLP team format.
Coed Teams
Regional teams of top professional players compete as one side, in the elite coed team format MLP is built around.
Round-Robin Play
Teams meet in round-robin play across the opening days to set the field for the final day.
Championship Sunday
A single-elimination bracket decides it, and one team is crowned the first-ever MLP Nations Cup Champion.
Eight teams. One trophy on the line.
Teams representing global pickleball markets, each carrying a region into the draw.
Major League Pickleball has said participating team rosters will be announced soon.
Get in the stands, and rep your nation!
Nations Cup tickets are sold separately from Worlds week. Sessions and current prices are listed on Tixr.
Courtside Pass
One courtside ticket to the venue on Championship Court. These tickets will grant you access to sit in the bleachers. It includes access to watch the action on all MLP match courts, concessions, bar, DJ, sponsor tents, and more. Doors open one hour prior to the first scheduled matches.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A ticket grants entry but does not guarantee a seat. Saving seats is not permitted.
VIP Pass
Level up your MLP experience in the VIP Lounge, where you can enjoy the highest-profile matches on championship court in comfort and style. Included in your ticket purchase is access for one person to the VIP Lounge. Two (2) drink tickets, elevated food and drink offerings, and prime seats all included.
Expedited entry with a separate check-in for a seamless, premium experience.
Minor League Pickleball.
MiLP runs alongside the Nations Cup on the same grounds, on the same dates. Entry is open to amateur players with a DUPR rating.
- Dates
- October 30 – November 1, 2026
- Venue
- Brookhaven Country Club, 3334 Golfing Green Drive, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
- Entry fee
- $100 per player, rising to $120 on October 5
- Registration closes
- October 26, 2026 at 7:15 PM CST
- Refunds
- Cancel by September 30 for a refund, less a $25 fee
- Rating
- A DUPR-verified event. An active DUPR+ membership is required; divisions run DUPR 9–20, and unrated players may enter with a self-rating the tournament director verifies
Every match, streamed.
- All matches are available on PickleballTV and the PickleballTV app.
- Championship Court matches are livestreamed on PickleballTV, with Grandstand Court matches available on the PickleballTV app.
Additional broadcast details are TBA.
Same grounds as Worlds.
The Nations Cup is played at Brookhaven Country Club, the same campus that hosts Worlds week the following day. Parking, accessibility and amenities are on the venue page; host hotels and directions are on the travel page.
Before you come.
Which teams are playing at this event?+
Participating team rosters will be announced soon.
What time do the doors open every day?+
Doors will open 1 hour before matches start every day.
Are there restrictions on what I can bring inside the venue?+
Please do not bring outside food or drink. There will be a variety of concession food and beverage options for purchase.
Where will matches be live streamed?+
All Championship Court matches will be livestreamed on PickleballTV, with Grandstand Court matches available on the PickleballTV app.
Can I live stream matches from my personal devices?+
The filming of MLP matches from personal devices is not permitted unless you have obtained written approval from Major League Pickleball prior to the event. Only cell phone photography is permitted.
Where can I stay updated with live event results?+
Live scores and standings are posted on majorleaguepickleball.co during the event.
The Nations Cup is run by Major League Pickleball. For questions this page doesn't answer, see the event page on majorleaguepickleball.co.