The Dink Minor League New Zealand (MiLP) is the country’s official co-ed amateur team pickleball league where players compete, connect, and chase the next level. Teams battle it out for qualification into Major League Pickleball Australia (MLPA), MiLP Australian Nationals, USA MiLP Nationals, or local bragging rights - making this the ultimate launchpad for Kiwi pickleball talent.

“The Road to Nationals or Major League Pickleball Australia” The 2026 Competitive Season. The Dink Minor League Australia (MiLP) is Australia’s official co-ed team pickleball competition for amateur athletes and the exclusive qualification pathway into Major League Pickleball Australia (MLPA) Challenger and Masters 50+ teams. It provides a transparent, merit-based progression from grassroots club events to national and international-level pickleball.

The Dink Official Minor League (MiLP) will play a central role in the 2026 competitive ecosystem, serving as the primary national and international pathway for team-based pickleball progression. Designed as a true global product, MiLP connects players from local club competition through to national representation and ultimately the World Championships, delivering a consistent, high-quality team format across all levels.

The Melbourne Mavericks delivered a flawless weekend of pickleball at Central Pick, storming through the Challenger division undefeated and sealing the championship with a commanding 3–0 victory over the Eastern Rush in the final.