The paddle system is how we organize play. When you arrive, place your paddle in the designated spot in the rack to get in line. The paddle line moves from left to right, just follow the flow. There’s a small arrow on the rack if you’re ever unsure. As courts open up, the next group of paddles rotates onto the court. After your game, come off and place your paddle back in line. It keeps things fair and keeps games moving. We also have three sections, 3.0, 3.5, and a Challenge

Step 1: Create Your DUPR Account Go to DUPR (website or download the app) Click Sign Up Enter: Name (use your real/legal name — this matters for matching) Email Password Verify your email Log in to your account Step 2: Complete Your Profile Once logged in: Add a profile photo (optional but helpful) Confirm your location Make sure your name matches exactly how you’ll register for leagues/tournaments Consistency here prevents connection issues later. Step 3: Create / Log Into

League Player's Game Day Guide ​ INITIAL RANKING Your starting position in the league is based on your DUPR rating. If you don’t yet have a DUPR rating, your self-rating in your profile will be used. Each game day, players are reseeded based on their current DUPR rating, which means your placement can shift from week to week. OPTING IN (USE YOUR PHONE) Before each week’s games, you’ll need to opt in if you plan to play. Log into PickleballLeagues.com and click on “My Sche

Sometimes you just want to play. The Courtside Ladder League is a simple, low-pressure way to get on the court and enjoy good games without ratings or tracking. There’s no DUPR attached. The format is easy to follow. Each game day, you play within your group, and your results determine where you start the next session. Strong results move you up. Tougher days move you down. Over time, this naturally leads to more balanced matchups. The structure stays in the background. What

If you’ve ever created more than one DUPR account (it happens more often than you’d think), your rating and match history may be split between profiles. Bringing everything into one place helps your rating reflect your true level. Here’s how to take care of it: Step 1: Find your duplicate accounts Take a moment to locate both profiles. This might be: Two different email addresses A login through Apple/Google and another created manually A profile with match history and one wi

Answers to common questions about the 2026 competitive league format. Click here to read the article.

If you’ve spent any time around pickleball, you’ve probably heard the term DUPR. It might sound technical at first, but the idea behind it is actually very simple and incredibly helpful. DUPR stands for Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating. It’s a global rating system designed to measure a player’s skill level based on actual match results. Instead of guessing where you fit, DUPR gives you a number that reflects how you play on the court. Learn more or create your profile here

Weekly reseeding using DUPR • Three divisions • Play when you can—no penalties • Lots of games throughout the season! A new way to play. A better experience for players. At HOPA, we believe competitive play should be fair, flexible, and exciting every time you step on the court. Traditional leagues often follow a fixed structure—same teams, same matchups, and standings that can become predictable early in the season. Our Season-Long Competitive League was designed differently