Pioneering the next generation of pickleball talent

Announcing the launch of the first-ever National High School Pickleball League, providing high school athletes with events to compete at the regional and national levels
Building a unique pathway for high school
Events at Super Regionals
In the 2025-26 season, DUPR will have high school events at each of their collegiate Super Regionals. Up to 16 high school doubles teams will compete to be the best in the region!
National Championship
The first-ever pickleball High School National Championship will take place alongside the Collegiate National Championship in April 2026. Up to 32 high school doubles teams will compete to be the best in the country!
Our Mission
Fostering Growth & Opportunity
The DUPR High School Pickleball program is dedicated to expanding competitive opportunities, promoting sportsmanship, and enhancing skill development for high school athletes.
Measured Success
One rating to
unify the sport
DUPR provides the most accurate rating system in pickleball, giving high school players a fair and data-driven way to track their progress. By standardizing competition and expanding opportunities, DUPR is paving the way for the future of high school pickleball.
Compete for REGIONAL Glory
Eligibility
  • Players must be taking classes in high school.
  • Players cannot also compete in the college bracket at the same event
Event Details
Scoring Format: Rally scored games to 21, win by 2, win on your serve

Doubles-only competition: Men’s/Women’s/Mixed doubles teams allowed, no singles
State Championship Calendar
April 13, 2025
Tennessee @Pickleball Kingdom Nashville South
Nashville, TN
May 10, 2025
Alabama@Clay Elementary School
Clay, AL
May 31, 2025
Virginia @Village Pickle
Leesburg, VA
State Championship Calendar
April 13, 2025
Tennessee @Pickleball Kingdom Nashville South
Nashville, TN
May 10, 2025
Alabama@Clay Elementary School
Clay, AL
May 31, 2025
Virginia @Village Pickle
Leesburg, VA
High School National Championship
Where Champions Are Made
The nation’s top high school players will compete to determine the best high school doubles team in the country! No qualification process to compete at the High School National Championship, any high school doubles team can compete!
National Championships
Where Champions Are Made
The DUPR High School National Championships bring the nation’s top high school pickleball teams together for the ultimate showdown. Schools will battle for Varsity and JV1 titles, with capped participation for Coed, Boys, and Girls divisions to ensure the most competitive field.
East Coast National Championship
Early Registration
April 25 - 27, 2025

Life Time Annapolis

Annapolis, Maryland
wEst Coast National Championship
Early Registration
May 16 - 17, 2025

Club Pickleball USA

Sandy, Utah
Registration Deadlines
Early Registration
[Insert Date]
Final Registration Cutoff:
[Insert Date]
Teams must secure their spot before registration fills up—don’t miss your chance to compete against the best high school pickleball players in the country!
National Championships
Where Champions Are Made
The DUPR High School National Championships bring the nation’s top high school pickleball teams together for the ultimate showdown. Schools will battle for Varsity and JV1 titles, with capped participation for Coed, Boys, and Girls divisions to ensure the most competitive field.
National Championships
Where Champions Are Made
The DUPR High School National Championships bring the nation’s top high school pickleball teams together for the ultimate showdown. Schools will battle for Varsity and JV1 titles, with capped participation for Coed, Boys, and Girls divisions to ensure the most competitive field.
Registration Deadlines
Early Registration
[Insert Date]
Final Registration Cutoff:
[Insert Date]
Teams must secure their spot before registration fills up—don’t miss your chance to compete against the best high school pickleball players in the country!
Registration Deadlines
Early Registration
[Insert Date]
Final Registration Cutoff:
[Insert Date]
Teams must secure their spot before registration fills up—don’t miss your chance to compete against the best high school pickleball players in the country!
Our Partner Leagues
DUPR is partnering with state and city leagues to bring structured, competitive high school pickleball to communities across the country. These leagues serve as a launchpad for high school teams, providing state-level competition, rankings, and growth opportunities for players looking to take their game to the next level.
Where We’re Active
DUPR’s high school pickleball leagues are already running in key states and cities, with more launching soon.
Gameplay
FORMAT
Each tournament will use:

21 point, rally scoring games

Win by 2, and win on serve

Minimum of 6 DUPR games for each team

Get Involved
Create a DUPR Digital Club for your High School
Bring organization to your high school pickleball club!
Having a DUPR Digital Club allows you to bring all of your members together in one place. After each practice, you can log games for your players so that the whole team will have a DUPR to rely on.
Create a High School DUPR Digital Club
Sign Up as a Player
Want to compete at the regional or national level? Each collegiate Super Regional and National Championship has a high school bracket.
Use the link below to find a location near you!
Tournament Listing
Want to get in touch about DUPR High School?
GET STARTED
Our Partner Leagues
DUPR is partnering with state and city leagues to bring structured, competitive high school pickleball to communities across the country. These leagues serve as a launchpad for high school teams, providing state-level competition, rankings, and growth opportunities for players looking to take their game to the next level.
Where We’re Active
DUPR’s high school pickleball leagues are already running in key states and cities, with more launching soon.
Join a League
Ready to bring competitive high school pickleball to your area?

Find an existing league near you

Start a new league at your school

Compete for state and national titles

Get Started
Gameplay & Scoring Formats
MLPlay Format
Each four-game match consists of:

Boys Doubles

Girls Doubles

Two Mixed Doubles matches

If tied after four games, the match is decided by The DreamBreaker™, an electrifying singles tiebreaker where each player rotates in for four points at a time.
Detailed Scoring Breakdown
With MLPlay’s dynamic format, every game matters and every point counts.

📊

Pool Play Matches: Games are played to 21 points, with a cap at 25.

🏆

Finals Matches: Games are played to 21 points, with no cap.

🎯

Singles Format: Varsity & JV1: Rally scoring to 21 for fast-paced, high-intensity matchups.

Get Started
Get Involved
Sign Up as an Organizer
Bring high school pickleball to your community! Start a league or host a tournament with DUPR’s support. Get access to event guidelines, ranking systems, and competitive pathways that lead players to State and National Championships.
Get started:

Fill out the high school registration form

Review our event organizer guidelines

Connect with the DUPR team for setup & support

Host a Tournament
Sign Up as a Player
Want to compete at the state and national level? Register for local leagues, state championships, or national events and prove you belong among the best.

Check Your Eligibility

Find Your State Championship

Join a Local League

Register Now
Contact Us
Got questions? Whether you're a player, coach, or tournament director, our team is here to help.
Get In Touch

FAQ

Who can compete in DUPR High School events?
How do teams qualify for Nationals?
What scoring system is used?
How can my school start a league?