Q: I’m a new pickleball player. How do I get started?

Absolutely. Pickleheads is one of the easiest ways to get started in the sport. You can find beginner-friendly courts, join open play sessions, and connect with players at your level so your pickleball journey starts off right. We’ve got guides to walk you through the basics, but the fastest way to learn is to show up to a game you found here. Before you know it, you’ll be part of the regular crew at your local courts.

Q: Does Pickleheads have pickleball tournament software?

Yes, you can run a single-division pickleball tournament using our Pool Play and Bracket fixed partner formats. Simply create a round robin, select pool play as the format and add a championship bracket. The Pickleheads app manages team sign ups, creates pools, auto-assigns courts, generates tournament brackets, collects results and crowns a winner. It’s designed to run a pickleball tournament in under 2 hours. Pickleheads is not yet set up to manage a tournament registration page or run large tournaments with multiple divisions.

Q: How do I find a pickleball game to join on Pickleheads?

Simply search your city in the Court Finder and ensure the Games toggle is selected. Active pins will show you games happening today. Use the date selector to browse dates in the future. You’ll find both Open Play times and organized games that require sign up on Pickleheads. If you want to get in early and see games more than 7 days out, check out Pickleheads Plus.

Question 1

What is Pickleheads?

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Pickleheads is the #1 platform to find pickleball near you and organize great games. Think of us as your pickleball home base. We started as a court finder, and we still have the most popular one in pickleball. But as the sport has grown, so have we. Not only can you find places to play and games to join, but you can also connect with nearby players and organize everything from casual games to round robins, leagues, ladders and tournaments. Together, we’re the largest community of pickleball players on the planet and growing every day.

Question 2

I’m a new pickleball player. How do I get started?

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I’m a new pickleball player. How do I get started?

Question 3

Can I run a round robin on Pickleheads?

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Yes! We have the #1 round robin tool in pickleball. You can choose from 10 fun formats across both fixed partner and rotate partner set ups. We offer social formats like Popcorn, ladder-style formats like Up & Down the River, mixed doubles and even our own proprietary formats like Gauntlet. Our round robin generator is completely flexible and works with any number of players or courts. The tool generates matchups, collects scores, posts live standings and syncs to DUPR - all from the Pickleheads app.

Question 4

Can I run a league on Pickleheads?

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Yes! We've made it simple to run a league through our round robin tool. You'll set up weekly sessions, then export the results right into our league template. We do the rest. Read more about how to run a league on Pickleheads.

Question 5

Does Pickleheads have pickleball tournament software?

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Does Pickleheads have pickleball tournament software?

Question 6

How do I run a pickleball ladder on Pickleheads?

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Easy! It's very similar to how you run a league on Pickleheads. You'll set up repeat sessions with the round robin tool and export the results into our Ladder Template. This will help you keep track of everybody's progress. Read more about how to run a ladder on Pickleheads.

Question 7

Can I collect payment on Pickleheads?

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Yes! You can collect payment for any pickleball session on Pickleheads. Charge registrations for a tournament or league, fees for a weekly round robin, entry to a clinic and more. Set your price and Pickleheads does the rest: players pay via credit card or Apple Pay, cash hits your account weekly and refunds process automatically.

Question 8

Does Pickleheads have a pickleball scheduler tool?

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Yes! Pickleheads offers an easy way to organize recurring games with our pickleball scheduling tool. Set your time and place and Pickleheads creates weekly recurring sessions. We’ll automatically invite players, collect signups, and manage waitlists – saving your hours every week.

Question 9

How do I find pickleball courts near me?

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Just search your city in the Court Finder and you’ll see every place to play pickleball: public or private, indoor or outdoor. You’ll get all the details you need before you head out, so you can spend less time searching and more time playing. Most players start here, and many discover hidden gems they never knew existed in their own backyard.

Question 10

How do I find a pickleball game to join on Pickleheads?

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How do I find a pickleball game to join on Pickleheads?

Question 11

How can I get into a private game on Pickleheads?

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If a game is private and you haven’t been directly invited, you’ll need to request to join the session. Before doing so, make sure the session’s skill level is appropriate for your level. We require a note with each request - take time to share a bit about yourself, your skill level and why the session interests you.

Question 12

What’s the best way to organize a pickleball game?

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What’s the best way to organize a pickleball game?

Question 13

What is Pickleheads Pro?

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Pickleheads Pro is the #1 platform for running round robins, leagues and tournaments. Pro helps you automate and organize any pickleball session with ease. It’s built for pickleball organizers with premade formats, brackets, waitlists, payments, DUPR sync and more.

Question 14

Do I need to pay to use Pickleheads?

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No. You can find courts, join games, and use our basic organizer tools for free. But if you’re a diehard player, Pickleheads Plus helps you find better games, faster. You can see all the players and groups that play at any court, message them, and get out on the court in no time. And if you’re a serious organizer and run leagues, ladders or weekly round robins, Pickleheads Pro unlocks those features for a low monthly price. For facility owners and large organizers, we also have an unlimited plan called Ultra.

Question 15

How do I know court info is accurate?

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Most of our court details come from players who’ve been there themselves. We review every update before it goes live, so the info stays as accurate as possible. If you ever spot something off, you can click “suggest changes” on the court page. It only takes a minute, and it helps the whole community. Pickleheads is the official court and game finder of USA Pickleball and the Global Pickleball Federation, so members of these organizations are constantly submitting updates to the court data and schedules. We also have an internal research team that reviews submissions and proactively seeks out new information.

Question 16

Can I reserve a court through Pickleheads?

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Not directly. However, you can find reservable courts on Pickleheads and book directly with the facility. Court pages typically include reservation info, so you’ll know if you need to book ahead and how to do it. We’re also working on integrations with popular court reservation systems. If you run a facility and want to connect yours, reach out to sales@pickleheads.com and we’ll walk you through it.

Question 17

How can I update information for my local court?

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Sign up for an account, visit the court page and find the “suggest changes” button. We rely on our community to keep court information up-to-date, and any Picklehead can suggest updates to a local court page. If you’re the manager or owner of a court, you can also email us at support@pickleheads.com. We’ll do our best to ensure your courts are properly represented on Pickleheads.

Question 18

How do I add a new court to Pickleheads?

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Find the Add a Court link in our footer and submit the new court details. Any player can submit new courts and we rely on our community to maintain the most comprehensive court database in pickleball. We strive to process new court submissions within 24 hours.

Question 19

What equipment do I need to play pickleball?

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You will need a pickleball paddle and at least one pickleball ball to play. Depending on the court, you may also need to bring your own net or create your own lines. When you search on Pickleheads, you can filter by the type of lines (permanent, chalk or tape) and the type of net (pickleball net, tennis net or bring your own).

Question 20

How can I learn to play pickleball?

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If you're brand new, read our guide on how to play pickleball or watch our pickleball virtual clinic for beginners. Then you can book a pickleball lesson near you and get a feel for the basics on the court. And then it’s time to play! Use Pickleheads to find an open play session or game at your level. Pickleball is a welcoming community and you’ll find most players are happy to show you the ropes.

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