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National Pickleball Organizations

National Pickleball Organizations

The governing bodies, professional tours, rating systems, and leagues shaping competitive pickleball in the United States and beyond.

2 National Governing Bodys • 2 Professional Tours • 1 Team League • 1 Universal Rating System • 1 International Governing Body • 1 Regional League Network • 1 Senior Tour • 1 Flagship Tournament
Governing Body
Est. 1984

The national governing body for the sport of pickleball in the United States. USA Pickleball establishes official rules, sanctions tournaments, maintains the national ranking system, and represents the U.S. in international competition. If you play competitively, you need a USA Pickleball membership.

Official rulebookTournament sanctioningNational rankingsInternational representation
Pro Tour
Association of Pickleball Players(APP)
Est. 2019

One of the two major professional pickleball tours in the United States. The APP Tour runs events across the country with substantial prize money and attracts both elite professionals and top amateurs. Known for its open draws that let amateur players compete alongside the pros.

Will Howells • Ammar Wazir • Grayson Goldin • Ryler DeHeart • Sofia Sewing
Pro + amateur open drawsNational tour eventsPrize money
Pro Tour
Professional Pickleball Association(PPA)
Est. 2018

The PPA Tour is home to many of the world's top-ranked professional pickleball players. The tour features televised events with major prize pools and exclusive player contracts. PPA events are widely considered the most competitive stops on the professional circuit.

Federico Staksrud • Christopher Haworth • Hunter Johnson • Christian Alshon • Anna Leigh Waters
Elite pro playersTelevised eventsMajor prize poolsExclusive player contracts
Team League
Major League Pickleball(MLP)
Est. 2021

A team-based professional pickleball league modeled after traditional sports franchises. MLP features celebrity and athlete ownership groups, a draft system, and a unique rally scoring format. It has rapidly grown into one of the most-watched formats in professional pickleball.

Team franchise modelCelebrity ownersRally scoringPlayer draft
Rating System
DUPR(DUPR)
Est. 2021

Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating is the world's most widely used pickleball rating system. DUPR calculates your rating using match results from any source — recreational games, club play, or tournaments — giving players a single accurate number regardless of where they play.

Algorithm-based ratingsAccepts all match typesFree to useGlobally recognized
International
International Federation of Pickleball(IFP)
Est. 2010

The global governing body for pickleball, working to grow the sport in countries around the world and promote its inclusion in international multi-sport events. The IFP partners with national governing bodies like USA Pickleball to standardize rules and expand competitive play internationally.

Global governanceInternational competitionWorldwide growthRules standardization
Governing Body
Pickleball Canada
Est. 2019

The national governing body for pickleball in Canada, responsible for developing the sport at all levels from recreational play to high-performance national teams. Pickleball Canada sanctions tournaments, supports provincial associations, and represents Canada in international competition.

Canadian national championshipsProvincial supportNational team programs
League Network

A competitive pickleball league network that provides structured team-based play at the regional and national level, giving club players a pathway from recreational competition into organized league formats.

Team league formatRegional competitionClub-level pathway
Senior Tour
Senior Pro Pickleball Association(SPPA)

An organization dedicated to competitive pickleball for senior players, providing tournament opportunities and a structured competitive pathway for athletes 50 and older who want to compete at the highest level in their age division.

50+ competitive playSenior national eventsAge-division rankings
Tournament
US Open Pickleball Championships
Est. 2016

Held annually in Naples, Florida, the US Open is one of the most prestigious and largest pickleball tournaments in the world. The event draws thousands of players across all skill levels and age divisions, from 4.0 club players to top-ranked professionals, making it a true celebration of the sport.

Naples, FLLargest US tournamentAll skill levelsPro and amateur draws
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