Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Palm Beach Royals Join Major League Pickleball in 2026
Major League Pickleball is adding a new team!
The Palm Beach Royals are joining the league, starting in 2026, bringing the total number of teams to 23.
The owners, Zach Hunter and Taylor Meyer, are experienced entrepreneurs.
The league is also holding its playoffs and finals soon: San Diego will host the playoffs, and New York City will host the finals.
The best teams from the regular season will compete.
Major League Pickleball (MLP) announced the formation of the Palm Beach Royals.
The Royals will begin playing in 2026, increasing the league to 23 teams.
The team is owned by Zach Hunter and Taylor Meyer of Hyperspace Ventures.
The Toray MLP Playoffs will be held in San Diego, followed by the MLP Finals in NYC.
The playoffs will feature top Premier and all Challenger Level teams.
- Who
- Major League Pickleball, the Palm Beach Royals owned by Zach Hunter and Taylor Meyer.
- What
- Major League Pickleball announced the expansion with Palm Beach Royals.
- When
- The Royals will begin playing in 2026, the playoffs are in August 2025.
- Where
- The Palm Beach Royals will play in the league; playoffs in San Diego, finals in NYC.
- Why
- MLP is expanding to include more teams.
- New Team Name
- Palm Beach Royals
- Start Date
- 2026
- Team Owners
- Zach Hunter, Taylor Meyer
- Playoff Location
- San Diego
- Finals Location
- New York City
- Number of Teams
- 23