Pickleball Tournament Software for Clubs and Organizers
A pickleball event can mean many divisions, many courts and a long day. NextArena takes players from online registration to the final: organize divisions by skill and age, run the bracket, assign courts and keep scores and results current as matches finish.
Divisions by skill, age and format.
Create a division for each group: singles or doubles, gender category, skill range, age range, capacity and entry fee. Each division has its own draw format and scoring.
Scoring options for pickleball games.
Set the scoring for each division. Choose how many games a match has and how many points a game goes to.
Best of three to 11
The usual format for pool matches and early rounds.
Best of five to 11
A longer match, often used for finals.
Games to 21
A best of three to 21 option for longer games.
Win by one or two, with a cap
Choose the win margin, and set an optional points cap.
Brackets and pools for pickleball events.
Pick the structure for each division. Pools into knockout is common for larger fields, and round robin works for small groups. Available formats can differ by competition, so we confirm them with you in the demo.
Round robin
Every team plays the others in their group. Standings set the order.
Pools into knockout
Teams play in pools. The top teams advance into a knockout bracket.
Knockout
Single elimination. A bracket shows the route to the final.
Court allocation across a busy day.
Many divisions share the same courts. The schedule needs to show what plays where, and what is next.
Court assignments
Assign matches to courts and keep the schedule organized.
Match duration
Set an estimated match length per division, so the day plan reflects the scoring format.
Live scores
Scores update on the public event page as the scorer enters points.
Results and standings
Pool standings and bracket progress follow the results.
Pickleball tournament registration online.
Publish an event page and let players sign up for each division. Entries, payments and the waitlist stay in the same place as the bracket.
Online sign-up
Players and teams register for one or more divisions from your public event page.
Entry fees
Set a fee for each division. Players can pay online by card when you connect Stripe, or you can show your own payment instructions.
Capacity and waitlist
Set a capacity for each division. When a division is full, new entries can go to a waitlist.
DUPR usernames
Record each player's DUPR username with their entry, so you can check ratings when you place players in divisions.
Running pickleball and want it on screen?
This page covers running the competition. To broadcast matches, see pickleball live streaming. For the wider picture, visit the pickleball hub.
Kit out your players.
Design pickleball club shirts and hoodies for your next tournament with the free club merch designer. No account needed.
Your logo and name
Upload your club logo and add the club name. Both start on the left chest, where a club badge sits.
Four garments
Choose a classic tee, sports jersey, hoodie or crewneck, each in its own range of colours.
Player initials
Add initials on the other side of the chest, so every player has their own shirt.
Frequently asked questions
Can players register and pay online?
Yes. Players register from your public event page. When you connect Stripe, they pay the entry fee by card. You can also show your own payment instructions.
Is there a free version?
Yes. A free event includes a public page, online registration and up to 10 active people per competition. Upgrade when you need more capacity or features.
Can I run several divisions at once?
Yes. Each division has its own entry type, gender category, skill range, age range, capacity, fee, format and scoring.
What scoring does NextArena support for pickleball?
You can set best of three or best of five, games to 11 or 21, a win margin of one or two, and an optional cap.
Which draw formats can I use?
Round robin, pools into knockout and knockout.
Can I stream my pickleball tournament?
Yes. NextArena hosts the stream, records it and shows it on your event page with a live score bar. See pickleball live streaming.
Can spectators follow along?
Yes. The public event page shows schedules, live scores and results to anyone with the link. An AI assistant on the page also answers questions such as when a player is on next.
See NextArena run a pickleball tournament.
Tell us about your venue and event. We will show the dashboard, the scoring and the public event page.