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Major League Pickleball introduces the Nations Cup, featuring eight teams from around the world. The event marks the start of the 2026 Pickleball World Championships. Two groups will compete, with top teams advancing to a single-elimination bracket.
Group A includes Asia Domestic, Europe West, Canada, and the United States. Group B features Asia International, Australia, Europe East, and Latin America. Matches will occur on Friday and Saturday, with the semifinals and finals on Sunday. Read more pro tour coverage.
Team USA, led by Johnny Goldberg, includes Anna Bright, Tyra Black, and others. Team Canada, captained by Steve Deakin, has Victoria DiMuzio and Blaine Hovenier. Matches will stream on PickleballTV. Related: Houston Hammers Set to Join Major League Pickleball in 2027.
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Eight international teams will compete in the inaugural Major League Pickleball Nations Cup. Major League Pickleball introduces the Nations Cup, featuring eight teams from around the world. The event marks the start of the 2026 Pickleball World Championships. Two groups will compete, with top teams advancing to a single-elimination bracket.
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Punch Volley published this brief on October 28, 2026. The underlying The Kitchen report was dated October 28, 2026.
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