We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 2024 The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) National Championship Powered by DUPR, where the top amateur players from across the nation come together and compete! Building on the success of the 2023 National Championship, this event promises to be an exciting showcase of competition, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments on the pickleball court.

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Participate and Win

The Dink MiLP National Championship 2024 is being held at the Missouri Pickleball Club, located in Fenton, MO, from December 13 to 15, 2024. We’re excited to share that this year, we’ve significantly increased the prize purse to a total of $50,000 which will be distributed across all divisions. 

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Available Divisions

Divisions are skill-based, determined by the combined DUPR rating of your team. The following DURP divisions will be available for the 2024 The Dink MiLP National Championship:

• DUPR 12 (max aggregate rating 12.30)
• DUPR 14 (max aggregate rating 14.30)
• DUPR 16 (max aggregate rating 16.30)
• DUPR 18 (max aggregate rating 18.30)
• DUPR 20 (max aggregate rating 20.30)
• DUPR 22 (max aggregate rating 22.99)

Learn more about The Dink Minor League divisions and rules. 

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Regional Showdowns

In addition to the traditional qualification routes, we’ve added a new avenue to secure your spot — Regional Showdowns. With seven locations across the US, these events promise a fun-filled experience and a chance to qualify for the National Championship. 

We’re happy to unveil details for some of the upcoming Regional Showdowns:

• Northeast Regional
  Date: July 20, 2024
  Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania
  Venue: Bounce Pickleball
  Host: All State Pickleball

• Midsouth Regional
  Date: July 27-28, 2024
  Location: Plano, TX
  Venue: Pickleball Kingdom Plano
  Host: Oklahoma Pickleball Club

• Midwest Regional
  Date: August 10, 2024
  Location: Kansas City, Missouri
  Venue: PickleCon (Kansas City Convention Center)
  Host: iPickle Nation

• West Coast Regional
  Date: September 7, 2024
  Location: Concord, California
  Venue: Willow Pass Community Park in Concord
  Host: Carmen Sanz Pickleball Club

• Northwest Regional
  Date: September 7-8, 2024
  Location: Lake Stevens, Washington
  Venue: Caverlero MidHigh School
  Host: Snoco Pickleball Association

• Southwest Regional
  Date: October 5-6, 2024
  Location: Tempe, Arizona
  Venue: Picklemall ~ Tempe
  Host: iPickle Nation

• Southeast Regional
  Date: November 9-10, 2024
  Location: Lakeland, Florida
  Venue: Lone Palm Country Club
  Host:All Florida Pickleball

Stay tuned for more details on Regional Showdowns.

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Journey to the National Championship

Get ready to showcase your skills! All pickleball enthusiasts are invited to join The Dink MiLP excitement. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, there's a division for you. 

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Qualifiers are open, so now is the time to participate in The Dink MiLP events, get on the National Leaderboard, and earn your spot to compete in the National Championship against the nation's best amateur players. Don't let this opportunity pass – register for a The Dink MiLP event now!

Click Here to Find Events Near You!

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To learn more about The Dink Minor League Pickleball, visit our website. Stay up to date with all things The Dink MiLP by following us on Instagram and joining our Facebook Group. 

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