Expansion franchise shines during a record-setting year for Major League Pickleball
PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palm Beach Royals completed their inaugural Major League Pickleball (MLP) season with a franchise-first playoff series win, national highlight-reel moments, and a growing community footprint across Palm Beach County, all during the most successful year yet for professional pickleball.
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