Introducing the AFPC, making team pickleball easy to play and continuing to develop Florida's next Pros
Florida's competitive calendar just got a statewide off-season path where local players and AFPL-connected talent share the same courts.
All Florida Pro League (AFPL), under PB Pro Leagues, is launching the All Florida Pickleball Circuit (AFPC): official Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) v3 team weekends across Florida. Recreational and amateur players compete in the same events as the pros. Same format. Same circuit energy. Join at your level, from recreational brackets through Open.
AFPC is built for players who want team energy, doubles they already know how to play, and a fun, growing community. Grab two teammates, pick a division that fits, and play the same event as the pros. Need a squad or help sorting your rating? Teammate finding and rating help are part of the path in, so team events feel as easy as signing up for doubles.
What AFPC is
AFPC is AFPL's off-season statewide team series. Not a one-off tournament flyer. A circuit.
- Official MiLP v3
- Teams of 3
- Each team match: 3 doubles games, first to 2 wins
- Saturday: gender (3 men or 3 women)
- Sunday: mixed (2 men + 1 woman)
- DUPR verified
- Divisions from 3.0 through Open
You bring two teammates. You play a weekend. You chase points and podium finishes. Then you do it again in another Florida market.
Full schedule
- AFPC Punta Gorda, Oct 17-18, 2026, PicklePlex™, Punta Gorda, host: Punta Gorda Tide
- AFPC Jacksonville, Oct 24, 2026, The Hub, Jacksonville, host: Jacksonville Ballers (one-day: gender and mixed same Saturday)
- AFPC Sanford, Nov 7-8, 2026, Diadem Sanford / Orlando, host: O-Town Bangers
- AFPC Emerald Coast, Jan 16-17, 2027, Diadem Emerald Coast, Panama City Beach
- AFPC Fort Myers, Feb 20-21, 2027, PickleRage
- AFPC Lakewood Ranch, Mar 20-21, 2027, TPC Lakewood Ranch, host: Sarasota Manatees
Use location names when you talk about it: AFPC Punta Gorda, AFPC Jacksonville, AFPC Sanford, AFPC Emerald Coast, AFPC Fort Myers, AFPC Lakewood Ranch.
Hosts who own their cities
Host AFPL teams are part of these events, not just logos on a flyer.
- Punta Gorda Tide host AFPC Punta Gorda at PicklePlex™.
- Jacksonville Ballers host AFPC Jacksonville at The Hub.
- O-Town Bangers host AFPC Sanford at Diadem Sanford / Orlando.
- Sarasota Manatees host AFPC Lakewood Ranch at TPC Lakewood Ranch.
That is hometown energy with statewide competition. Follow the teams. Follow the circuit.
From Punta Gorda Tide
"We're looking forward to the AFPC off season circuit so that we can do some scouting for potential players in the AFPL. We see a lot of players that we believe are really good but don't believe they could 'be a pro' and the AFPC off season circuit is a great opportunity for them to play, have some fun, and be exposed to other players who are in the league as well as get noticed by League owners! I also personally believe that the current AFPL players need to keep pushing themselves so that they can be as competitive as possible for Season 4 of the AFPL. The margins between players is tight and constantly pushing yourself to improve could be the difference in getting noticed and taking your career to the next level. The AFPC off season circuit is the venue for that. We're excited to see who shows up!!"
- Ivan Roney, owner, Punta Gorda Tide
Why MiLP v3
MiLP v3 keeps the doubles DNA players love and locks it into a team weekend.
Saturday you play gender. Sunday you play mixed. Every match is three doubles games. Win two, take the match. Divisions climb from 3.0 to Open so trios at different levels can find the right bracket.
AFPC follows the MiLP national leaderboard point system and tracks points earned at AFPC events. The competitive path is clear: show up, score points, build your season narrative across Florida.
Rewards that match the grind
- Medals
- MiLP national leaderboard points
- Cash in Open
Register for AFPC
The circuit opens October 17-18, 2026, at PicklePlex™ in Punta Gorda with the Punta Gorda Tide. Register for any stop on the circuit:
- AFPC Punta Gorda (Oct 17-18, 2026): https://pickleballbrackets.com/?PicklePlexMiLP
- AFPC Jacksonville (Oct 24, 2026, one day): https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/the-dink-milp-v3-at-the-hub-jax-florida
- AFPC Sanford (Nov 7-8, 2026): https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/660E9F1B-9B91-43E9-8EBD-4FF545698AD5
- AFPC Emerald Coast (Jan 16-17, 2027): https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/the-dink-milp-v3-at-diadem-emerald-coast-florida
- AFPC Fort Myers (Feb 20-21, 2027): https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/the-dink-milp-v3-at-picklerage-fort-myers-florida
- AFPC Lakewood Ranch (Mar 20-21, 2027): https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/the-dink-milp-v3-at-the-pickleball-club-of-lakewood-ranch-florida
Promo code on event pages: afpc5
Grab two teammates. Lock your division. Be ready for gender Saturday and mixed Sunday.
Do not have a full trio yet? We can help find teammates. Still need a rating? We can help you get rated. AFPC is built so team pickleball feels as easy as regular doubles, with the fun of Minor League on top.
Path to AFPL
AFPC is also a huge opportunity for up-and-coming players who want to play in the All Florida Pro League. Captains are watching. Strong circuit weekends are how you get noticed and can earn a spot in the combine next year without going through the usual application process.
Show up. Compete. Get on the radar.
From the Commissioner: Why AFPC, and what it means for Season 4
Davidson Kozlowski, Commissioner of the All Florida Pro League, explains why AFPC was created, how it will shape the Season 4 draft, and what new ownership means for scouting.
Why was AFPC created in the offseason?
"The purpose of creating the AFPC was really about continuing to build the player pipeline and creating more opportunities for players to compete, develop, and ultimately be seen by AFPL teams. We wanted to create a more direct pathway into the professional league. It gives players a chance to prove themselves in a competitive environment while also giving our owners and captains another way to identify talent beyond just looking at a rating or a name on a list."
How will AFPC affect the Season 4 draft?
"I think it's going to make the Season 4 draft much deeper and much more interesting. Owners and captains are going to have more information on players because they'll actually have opportunities to watch them compete, see how they perform under pressure, and see how their games translate to a team format. There are always players who may not be well known or have the highest rating but are extremely valuable in this type of environment. I think the AFPC is going to help uncover some of those players."
What does new ownership mean for scouting?
"With new ownership coming into the league, I think scouting is going to become a much bigger part of the AFPL. Owners are going to want to build their own identity and find players who fit what they're trying to create. That means looking beyond DUPR and tournament results and evaluating things like how someone competes, how they handle pressure, how they interact with teammates, and whether their game complements other players on a roster. With the AFPC and more opportunities to watch these players compete, I think Season 4 will have the most comprehensive scouting process we've had since the league started."
Follow the circuit
- Register for the stop that fits your calendar using the links above.
- Start with AFPC Punta Gorda for the opener, or jump in at Jacksonville, Sanford, Emerald Coast, Fort Myers, or Lakewood Ranch.
- Share the schedule and promo code afpc5 with your trio.