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From Oct. 31 to Nov. 9, Farmers Branch lit up with pickleball intensity as Brookhaven Country Club hosted the third annual showcase featuring the MLP Cup and the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships.
The action kicked off with the inaugural Edward Jones MLP Cup, where top-tier Major League Pickleball teams battled it out in a throwback format of pool play followed by single-elimination. Fans in costume on Halloween were treated to trick-or-treat booths, VIP ticket upgrades and high-stakes pickleball drama.
Beginning Nov. 3, the PPA Tour’s Jenius Bank World Championships took center court, featuring pro matchups in singles, doubles and mixed doubles, alongside amateur and junior competitions. With tens of thousands of spectators flooding Pickleball Boulevard, the event blended elite athleticism and festival flair.
On Nov. 9, the tournament crescendoed into championship finals, closing a week of elite play with memorable matches on Championship Court.
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