Paddle-Up is the all-in-one app built for pickleball players. Find games at courts you love, organiz
e your crew, and stay connected with the players you want to play with most.
WHY PADDLE-UP
Pickleball is exploding, but coordinating games is still a mess of group chats, missed messages, and awkward "is anyone free?" texts. Paddle-Up solves the scheduling, communication, and discovery problems pickleball players face every day.
FIND GAMES THAT MATCH YOUR LEVEL
- Get notified when games are posted at your saved courts
- Filter by skill rating, game type, and game format
- See real-time weather forecasts on every outdoor game
- Indoor courts clearly marked
- Distance-based search with adjustable radius (25 to 250 miles)
BUILD YOUR PICKLEBALL CREW
- Add players to your crew for priority game invites
- Organize members with custom labels (Friday Morning, Subs, Tournament Crew)
- Stay private with crew-only releases before going public
- Block players with the "Do Not Invite" list
REACH — KNOW WHEN TO POST
The first feature of its kind. See exactly when your crew and other players in your area are most available to play, by court and time. Pick the optimal window and create your game in two taps. Stop guessing — start playing.
SMART RELEASE SCHEDULES
- Release games to your closest crew first, then subs, then public
- Save templates for recurring weekly games
- Custom release timing for games posted days or weeks ahead
- Dynamic delay options that adapt to game timing
DUPR-AWARE PLAYER MATCHING
- Set separate singles and doubles ratings
- Notifications match by your relevant rating per game type
- Optional minimum host rating filter for advanced players
- Crew always bypasses rating filters
REAL-TIME GAME COORDINATION
- In-game chat for all confirmed and waitlisted players
- Player badges show host (Hst), confirmed players (P2, P3, P4), waitlist (W1, W2)
- Auto-promotion when a player drops
- Game On notifications when games fill
- Weather alerts in chat when conditions deteriorate
NEVER MISS YOUR MORNING GAMES
- Set notification hours to control when you get pinged
- Daily digest at your wake-up time covering overnight activity
- Reminders for games you're scheduled to play
- Per-court availability and snooze options
FILL EMPTY SPOTS FAST
- Add a guest when someone drops at the last minute
- Game-needs-player alerts when full games lose a player
- Waitlist auto-promotion keeps games full
DESIGNED FOR PICKLEBALL PLAYERS, BY A PICKLEBALL PLAYER
Built from real frustration with how hard it is to coordinate quality pickleball games. Every feature solves a problem we've all hit on the court.
GETTING STARTED IS EASY
1. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email
2. Set your skill rating and ZIP code
3. Save your favorite courts
4. Create or join your first game
5. Build your crew
Free to download. No subscription. No ads. Just better pickleball.
QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK?
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