Every Wednesday, a new issue of The Pickleball Weekly reaches readers across more than 130 countries and territories across six continents. Now DUPR is part of the story.

DUPR has partnered with The Pickleball Weekly, a free global digital magazine covering the people, businesses and trends shaping pickleball. Building on an existing relationship, the partnership aims to bring more DUPR insights, developments and playing opportunities to the international pickleball community.

What the DUPR partnership means for players

The partnership provides another way for players to stay informed about DUPR, including how ratings work, new developments and opportunities for rated play.

It also builds on DUPR's international media collaborations, including partnerships with Asia Pickleball TV,  Hablemos De Pickleball, and many more which help connect players with pickleball news and developments across Asia and Latin America.

Through these collaborations, DUPR continues working toward making pickleball more connected and accessible, regardless of where players compete.

Want to better understand your rating? Check out our guide to how your DUPR rating is calculated.

The Pickleball Weekly has already featured DUPR

This partnership builds on a history of coverage between the two organizations.

On June 24, 2026, The Pickleball Weekly featured DUPR CEO Gilberto "Tito" Machado in a cover story exploring the rise of DUPR and its influence on competitive pickleball. The feature highlighted DUPR's development into a global rating system that helps players compare skill levels, find competitive matches and track their progress.

On August 26, 2026, The Pickleball Weekly published the article, “The Global Scorecard: Measuring Pickleball Without Borders,” examining DUPR’s expanding international presence and its role as the Official Rating Partner of the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam. The article explored DUPR’s mission to establish a consistent global rating standard that connects players, clubs, and tournaments across borders.

On March 18, 2026, The Pickleball Weekly also published “When and Why a DUPR Rating Matters,” exploring the benefits of DUPR ratings for recreational and competitive play, player development, and finding appropriately matched opponents. 

Meet The Pickleball Weekly

Founded in October 2025 by Adriana Falco, The Pickleball Weekly is a free digital magazine published every Wednesday.

With 48 issues annually, each typically ranging from 64 to 84 pages, the publication delivers more than 3,500 pages of pickleball coverage each year.

Its content goes beyond tournament results, covering:

Professional and amateur competition

Business developments and industry news

Player profiles and exclusive interviews

Strategy, health and fitness

Equipment, travel and lifestyle

Recent issues have explored pickleball's growth in Spain, development initiatives in Vietnam, equipment innovation and player wellness.

These stories reflect the sport's expanding international reach. DUPR's own report on the 10 fastest growing pickleball countries highlights how quickly participation is growing across Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.

The magazine also operates a multilingual website, helping connect readers across six continents.

Recognizing Adriana Falco's contributions to pickleball

In July 2026, Founder and Editor-in-Chief Adriana Falco received a DUPR Golden Pickle Business Award at the CourtReserve World Pickleball Conference in Las Vegas.

The award recognized her contributions to pickleball through journalism, storytelling and the development of a global media platform.

Her recognition further highlights the existing connection between DUPR and The Pickleball Weekly and their shared interest in growing the sport.

Why DUPR and The Pickleball Weekly are a natural fit

As pickleball continues expanding internationally, players need a consistent way to compare skill levels.

DUPR uses a 2.000 to 8.000 rating scale based on real match results, regardless of age, gender or location. A 4.0 player in Brazil is rated on the same scale as a 4.0 player in Germany.

That global consistency is central to DUPR's mission of uniting pickleball worldwide, connecting players, clubs, leagues and tournaments through a shared rating system.

The Pickleball Weekly reaches players, coaches, clubs and tournament organizers who benefit from that shared system.

Players can track improvement, coaches can support player development, and organizers can use DUPR to create more balanced competition.

For players looking to compete, our guide to pickleball tournaments and leagues explains how ratings help players find appropriate competitive opportunities.

Together, the organizations can help players stay connected to both their own progress and the wider pickleball community.

Adriana Falco on partnering with DUPR

“Pickleball is growing at an extraordinary pace, and one of the things I find most exciting is how the sport connects people across countries, cultures and skill levels. DUPR plays an important role in that connection by giving players a common way to measure their progress and compete. At The Pickleball Weekly, our mission is to tell the stories shaping pickleball around the world. Partnering with DUPR allows us to bring valuable insights, developments and opportunities to our readers in more than 130 countries while supporting the continued growth of the global pickleball community.”

Adriana Falco, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Pickleball Weekly

How to read The Pickleball Weekly

The magazine is completely free and publishes new issues every Wednesday at ThePickleballWeekly.com.

Readers can also follow its coverage on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Stay informed on what's happening across pickleball, then open the DUPR app to see where your rating stands.

New to DUPR? Start with What is a DUPR rating?.

About The Pickleball Weekly

Founded in October 2025 by Adriana Falco, The Pickleball Weekly is a free, independent digital magazine covering pickleball news, competition, business, player development and lifestyle. Published every Wednesday, it reaches readers in more than 130 countries and territories across six continents. Visit ThePickleballWeekly.com to read or subscribe.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Pickleball Weekly?

A free, global digital magazine covering pickleball news, competition, business, player profiles, strategy, equipment and lifestyle.

How often does The Pickleball Weekly publish?

Every Wednesday, with 48 issues published annually.

Has The Pickleball Weekly featured DUPR before?

Yes, three times. Its June 24, 2026 issue featured DUPR CEO Gilberto “Tito” Machado in a cover story about DUPR's growth and impact on pickleball. On August 26, 2026, the magazine also published “The Global Scorecard: Measuring Pickleball Without Borders,” exploring DUPR’s expanding international presence and its role in establishing a consistent global rating standard. Earlier this year, the March 18, 2026 issue featured “When and Why a DUPR Rating Matters,” exploring the benefits of DUPR ratings for recreational and competitive play, player development, and finding appropriately matched opponents. 

What does the DUPR partnership include?

The partnership aims to bring DUPR insights, developments and rated playing opportunities to The Pickleball Weekly’s  international readership.

Is The Pickleball Weekly free?

Yes. All issues are free to read online at ThePickleballWeekly.com.

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