• Designed to strengthen community, Open Matches, Playtomic’s signature feature, allows players to easily find games at their level, connect with new partners, and join active local pickleball communities within a single app
• Playtomic partners with DUPR, the leading pickleball rating system in the U.S., to integrate verified player ratings directly into the app

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In the context of RacquetX (March 13–15), Playtomic, the largest racquet sports community in the world, announces its official entry into the U.S. pickleball market in partnership with Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR), the global pickleball rating system.

Together, Playtomic and DUPR create the perfect match for U.S. pickleball — combining official skill ratings with marketplace technology to connect the right players with the right opponents and available courts, all within a single app. By embedding verified DUPR ratings directly into Playtomic, players can seamlessly join level-based open matches, which are open games available in the app where players can easily find and play with others of a similar skill level.

With this integration, U.S. pickleball becomes part of Playtomic’s global community, where clubs and players connect through play, competition, and a shared passion for racquet sports. Beyond matchmaking, Playtomic supports court bookings, open matches, coaching activity, community interaction, and tournament organization, providing clubs with professional-grade management tools and players with a seamless end-to-end experience.

Open Matches: strengthening the pickleball community

At the heart of the partnership is Open Matches, Playtomic’s signature feature designed to bring players together and strengthen the social fabric of pickleball. Unique to Playtomic, Open Matches allow players to easily find and join games with others of a similar skill level, creating structured and level-based opportunities to meet new partners, compete regularly, and become part of an active local community.

By combining verified DUPR ratings with real-time court availability, Playtomic makes it easy for players to step onto the court, find their level, and connect with others who share their passion for the sport. What starts as a single match can quickly evolve into an ongoing playing network — building relationships, increasing participation, and deepening engagement within clubs.

For clubs, Open Matches help turn courts into vibrant community spaces. For players, it creates a sense of belonging, consistency, and fair competition — all within a single app.

“Open Matches are at the heart of how Playtomic builds community,” said Pablo Carro, Co-founder of Playtomic. “By combining DUPR’s verified ratings with our marketplace and matchmaking technology, we make it simple for players to find games at their level, connect with new partners, and access available courts, all within a single app. That’s how we power the next era of community-driven pickleball.”

“Partnering with Playtomic, the global leader in its category, marks a pivotal moment for the U.S. pickleball scene,” said Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR. “By integrating DUPR’s trusted rating system with Playtomic’s innovative app, we’re turning courts into hubs of connection and transforming how players engage with the sport they love. The future of pickleball is one where technology meets passion, and every player finds their place."

A new step in Playtomic’s growth

This move marks a new milestone in the company’s growth and further consolidates its leadership as the global reference platform and community for racket sports. With this integration, Playtomic extends its marketplace model to U.S. pickleball, connecting clubs and players within a single digital ecosystem that drives visibility, generates new demand, and strengthens community engagement.

Today, Playtomic holds a 50%+ market share in the U.S. padel market where it operates, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest community of racquet sports players. The company currently works with 150 padel facilities across the U.S., and has already facilitated thousands of pickleball bookings, successfully validating its product within the sport and paving the way for further expansion.

With a presence in more than 66 countries and over 6,500 partner clubs globally, Playtomic stands as the definitive link between clubs and players. Its entry into U.S. pickleball alongside DUPR further strengthens its position as the most connected and dynamic ecosystem in the racket sports industry. Representatives from both Playtomic and DUPR will be present at RacquetX to meet with clubs, partners, and media.

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About Playtomic

Playtomic is the world’s largest community of racquet sports clubs and players. Through its app, users can search for and book padel, tennis, or pickleball courts, connect with new players, find opponents, join groups, and improve their game.

With a vibrant and active global community of racquet sports enthusiasts, Playtomic is present in more than 66 countries and is used by over 4.7 million players across more than 6,500 partner clubs worldwide.

About DUPR

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world's leading clubs, tournaments, leagues, and players. DUPR's dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender, and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 - 8.000 scale. DUPR is the official pickleball rating of leagues, tournaments and clubs around the world, including United Pickleball Association (UPA), USA Pickleball (USAP), Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), Major League Pickleball (MLP), Pickleball.com, Life Time, The Picklr, National Team Pickleball League, National Pickleball League. It also owns and operates Minor League Pickleball and Collegiate Pickleball, two of the biggest amateur leagues in the sport. Players and operators can visit www.dupr.com to sign up and learn more.