From Local Leagues to National Champions

Your Pickleball Journey Starts Here!

JOIN OUR LEAGUES

  • Who: Recreational amateur adults (skill levels 2.5 – 5.0)
  • Format: Teams with a minimum of 8 players
  • Play: 3 lines of doubles each week
  • Duration: 7-9 weeks
  • Benefits: Dedicated times and courts
  • Cost: $35 membership fee for unlimited leagues ($20/ea)
    • court fees not included
  • Advancement: Automatic eligibility for Nationals in 2024 
    • Starting in 2025 advancement to State, Sectionals, Nationals 

What we do

How to Join a League

Join a league in your area: sign up, create, join, or seek a team.

Play

Become a member and gain exclusive access to the premier nationwide pickleball league in the United States, connecting players of all skill levels across every state.

League Coordinator

Become a Local League Coordinator

Location/Facility

Get your location/facility approved

Search

Find a league, team, player

Postseason Facility Host

Interested in hosting a District, State, Sectional or National Tournament?

Join Paddle War

Become a member and join an extensive range of players, skills, and levels perfect to test and grow your pickleball success.

Play

Join a league in your area, sign up, create a team

Facility Host

Interested in hosting a District, State, Sectional or National Tournament?

League Coordinator

Become a Local League Coordinator

Location/Facility

Get your location/facility approved

Search

Find a league, team, player

Captain's Corner

Print a blank score card, plan your match day, and other captain resources.

Donate/Sponsor

Want to join us in raising money by playing the sport we love?

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FAQ's

Yes! Simply sign-up for a free membership to explore your options or track your friend’s rating by clicking sign in on the home page and let the fun begin! When you’re ready to join a league, you will need to pay for the $35 yearly membership. With the membership, you can play in as many leagues as you qualify. Each league is a separate fee.

PaddleWar’s revolutionized dynamic rating system called PaddleWar Rating (PWR). The future of pickleball ratings.

No problem! When you create or join your first PaddleWar team, you will be guided through the rating section to determine your rating. We are always here to help, so if you are having problems, contact support.

Absolutely! The more the merrier! You are welcome to join any league that fits your age, level and gender.  You can always play one level up in rating as well!

8 players = minimum rostered team. For the success and happiness of those playing in our leagues, we want to avoid defaults. Having a team of less than 8 will lead to a scheduling nightmare for you. We are here to protect you.

Everything! We are the only league being played locally that has the ability to advance nationally. We provide an avenue for you to compete with pickleball players all over the USA.

We firmly believe that rally scoring is the future of Pickleball. Like badminton and volleyball, which transitioned from their original scoring systems to rally scoring, Pickleball is poised for a similar shift. Rally scoring is predominantly used by the pros for gambling and TV purposes, and to stay ahead of the curve, we are adopting it from the start.

One of the major advantages of rally scoring is that it simplifies the game and rewards you for every point won, regardless of who is serving. Additionally, it allows for consistent match start times. With the current Pickleball scoring system, matches can last anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes. In contrast, rally scoring provides a more predictable match duration, which is ideal for tournaments and league play. This predictability allows for better scheduling. For example, if matches are scheduled at 10:00 AM, noon, and 2:00 PM, rally scoring ensures that matches do not run over time and cause delays. Rally scoring helps maintain a tight schedule, ensuring all matches start and end on time.

Yes. Currently, you must be 18 years or older to play in a PaddleWar league. However, we do envision adding youth leagues soon, so check back periodically or subscribe to our mailing list for announcements and updates.

Click HERE to search for a league in your area. 

Yes! You may contact your home facility and have them register on the PaddleWar website. Once the facility is registered, you can create a team.

Get in Touch

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