GILBERT, AZ — January, Wednesday 28, 2026 — Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) and the Ultimate Pickleball League (UPL) announced a new partnership that makes DUPR the official rating system used across UPL competition and related league programming.

Starting with the upcoming UPL season and league events, DUPR will serve as the primary rating and verification standard for UPL player placement, eligibility, and competitive balance, helping ensure matches are fair, transparent, and consistent from region to region.

“UPL was built to be bigger than a weekend tournament. It’s city-based ownership, real rivalries, and a season people can follow,” said Charless Farr, CEO at UPL. “To do that the right way, we need a rating system that’s widely recognized, actively updated, and trusted by players. That’s why we’re aligning with DUPR.”

“DUPR’s mission has always been to bring clarity and credibility to pickleball ratings,” said Tito Machado, CEO at DUPR. “UPL is building a structured, competitive league model, and DUPR helps create a consistent standard across teams, regions, and events.”

What this means for players and teams

• Player verification and eligibility for league participation and roster requirements
• Competitive alignment to reduce mismatches and protect the integrity of results
• Consistent standards across regions as UPL expands domestically and internationally
• Clearer pathways for athletes entering UPL programming through events, combines, and related development opportunities

Additional details on how DUPR will be applied inside specific UPL formats (including event registration processes, verification steps, and timing for implementation) will be shared in upcoming league communications.

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 USA Pickleball (USAP), United Pickleball Association (UPA), 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.

About Ultimate Pickleball League (UPL)

The Ultimate Pickleball League (UPL) is a city-based pickleball league built around team ownership, local rivalries, and a structured season model. UPL connects community competition to a higher stage, creating opportunities for athletes, team owners, partners, and fans across the U.S. and beyond.

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