2025 was a landmark year for pickleball, not just because of player growth, but because clubs around the world leaned into structure, consistency, and meaningful competition. Across continents, clubs used DUPR to better organize play, track real progress, and build stronger, more engaged communities.

Rather than ranking clubs by a single stat, this list looks at the metrics that matter in real club environments: player participation, match activity, rating recency, facilities, and international engagement.

Below is a breakdown of the Top DUPR Clubs of 2025, based on data across several key performance categories.

Overall Standouts: Top DUPR Clubs

These clubs consistently showed up across multiple metrics and regions, making them leaders in both participation and organization. 

Some of the most notable clubs included:

• Southern Pickleball (United States)
• Happy Dinkers (Malaysia)
• World Pickleball Tour – WPT (United States)
• The Dink House by APA (United States)
• PKL Florida (United States)

These clubs didn’t just grow in size;  they created environments where players were actively playing matches, getting rated, and staying engaged throughout the year.

Clubs with the Highest Percentage of Rated Players

Getting players rated is one of the clearest signs of a well-run DUPR club. These clubs stood out for how effectively they encouraged players to participate in rated play.

Top clubs by % of rated players:

1. Happy Dinkers (Malaysia)
2. Southern Pickleball (United States)
3. Pickleball Is Great (P.I.G.) (United States)
4. World Pickleball Tour – WPT (United States)
5. National Pickleball (United States)
   
   

A high percentage of rated players usually reflects strong onboarding, clear communication, and structured programming , all things that help reduce mismatches and improve the player experience.

Match Recency Leaders

Match recency matters. Clubs where matches are logged consistently tend to have more accurate ratings and more engaged players.

Top clubs by match recency:

1. Shah Alam Pickleball Club (Malaysia)
2. Nghiện Pickleball CLB (Vietnam)
3. Elevate – Pickleball Club (India)
4. Voyager Pickleball (Australia)
5. Bali Pickleball (Indonesia)

What stands out here is the global spread. These clubs show how international communities are not just growing, but actively competing and keeping ratings current.

Clubs with the Most Matches Played

High match volume is a strong indicator of competitive depth and frequent play opportunities.

Top clubs by number of matches:

1. Happy Dinkers (Malaysia)
2. DUPR China (China)
3. Southern Pickleball (United States)
4. World Pickleball Tour – WPT (United States)
5. The Villages Competitive Pickleball Club (United States)

Clubs in this category often run leagues, ladders, round robins, and events that give players multiple chances each week to compete and improve.

Clubs with the Largest Player Communities

Size isn’t everything, but scale combined with structure is powerful.

Top clubs by number of players:

1. Southern Pickleball (United States)
2. Pickleball Is Great (P.I.G.) (United States)
3. World Pickleball Tour – WPT (United States)
4. PKL Florida (United States)
5. Happy Dinkers (Malaysia)

These clubs demonstrate how DUPR can support large communities without sacrificing fairness or clarity in competition.

Top DUPR Club Facilities

Facilities play a huge role in player experience. These clubs stood out for offering strong infrastructure alongside organized play.

Top DUPR club facilities of 2025:

1. Nhật Anh Pickleball (Vietnam)
2. Pickleball Kingdom Appleton (United States)
3. The Dink House by APA (United States)
4. ERA Pickleball (United States)
5. Life Time Missouri City (United States)
6. Boro Pickleball (United States)
7. Bristol Sportsplex (United States)
   
   

These locations combine quality courts with programming that keeps players coming back.

International Clubs Making an Impact

Pickleball’s global growth was impossible to ignore in 2025. These international clubs stood out for participation, consistency, and community building.

Top international DUPR clubs:

1. Happy Dinkers (Malaysia)
2. Pickleball Dink & Dunkers (Malaysia)
3. A.P.T. Always Pickleball Time (Malaysia)
4. Pickle Leveling (Malaysia)
5. Rally Reapers (Malaysia)
   
   

Malaysia, in particular, emerged as a major international hub for structured pickleball activity on DUPR.

What These Clubs Have in Common

Across all categories, the strongest clubs in 2025 shared a few key traits:

• Regular match logging
• Clear pathways for players to get rated
• Consistent programming (leagues, events, open play)
• Engagement beyond just casual play
• A focus on fairness and progression

They weren’t just growing; they were building sustainable pickleball ecosystems.

What Makes a DUPR Club Different?

Being a DUPR Club isn’t just about using a rating system; it’s about support. DUPR Clubs work with real account managers, not automated chatboxes. There are real people behind the emails, phone calls, and messages, helping clubs design better programming and sharing practical resources like flyers, templates, best practices, and exclusive discounts.

The Top Clubs  didn’t just grow; they actively used these resources to stand out among more than 12,000 DUPR clubs worldwide, setting the standard for how organized, competitive pickleball should be run.

The Top DUPR Clubs of 2025 reflect where the sport is heading: more structure, more global participation, and a stronger emphasis on accurate, meaningful competition.

Whether you’re a player looking for a great club, or a director aiming to improve your own programming, these clubs offer real examples of what works  on and off the court.

As pickleball continues to evolve, one thing is clear: clubs that prioritize consistent play, fair ratings, and community engagement will continue to lead the way.

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