Getting Started
How to Create a Session
Step-by-step walkthrough of creating your first session
How to Organize an Open Play Session
Set up a casual open play session anyone can join
Getting Players on the App
Get your existing players signed up so invites and signups are easier
Creating a DUPR Session
Create a DUPR session and sync your scores in one tap
Interactive Tools & Quizzes
Weekly & Recurring Sessions
Round Robin Setup
Round Robin Overview
Quick intro to how round robins work on Pickleheads
Setting Up Your Round Robin
Configure courts, rounds, scoring, and player settings
How to Set Up a Round Robin
Complete written guide to round robin setup and configuration
How Pickleheads Round Robins Work
Scoring, standings, and what players see during a round robin
How the Court Optimizer Works
Learn how Pickleheads assigns courts and balances matchups
Invite Your Players
Inviting Players with a Link
Copy your link and drop it wherever your players are — they click, sign up, done
Inviting Players with a QR Code
Print or display a QR code for easy in-person signups
Inviting Players Through Pickleheads
Find and invite players already on the platform
Inviting Players in Your Group
Send session invites directly to your group members
Create a Player List
Organize your regulars into lists for quick invites
Bulk Importing Players
Upload a spreadsheet to add many players at once
How to Invite Players
The complete guide to every invite method on Pickleheads
How to Promote and Fill Your Sessions
Strategies to get more players showing up to your sessions
Set Up Your Group
Grow Your Group
How to Grow Your Pickleball Group
Proven strategies for growing your group from 10 to 100+ players
Inviting Players to a Group
Add players to your group so they get notified about new sessions
Requests to Join
Manage who can join your group with approval settings
Requests & Reminders
Set up automated reminders so players don't forget to sign up
Weekly Sessions
Keep your group active with recurring weekly sessions
How Each Format Works
Shuffle
Random partners and opponents every round — the most popular format
Popcorn
Rotate partners after every game for maximum mixing
Gauntlet
Winners stay on, challengers rotate in — king of the court style
Up & Down the River
Move up or down courts based on your results each round
Claim the Throne
Battle your way to the top court and defend your spot
Mixed Madness
Mixed doubles with rotating partners for balanced play
Double Header
Play two games per round with different partners
Scramble
Random matchups optimized for variety and competitive balance
Cream of the Crop
Top performers advance while others keep playing for position
Pool Play
Run a pool play tournament with groups and playoffs
Bracket
Set up and run single or double elimination tournament brackets
Run Your Event
Game Day Guides
Game Day Guide: Rotate Partner
Step-by-step guide for running a Rotate Partner session
Game Day Guide: Shuffle
How to run a Shuffle session from warmup to final scores
Game Day Guide: Pool Play
Run a pool play event with groups, standings, and playoffs
Get Set Up
Collecting Payments Overview
How payment collection works on Pickleheads
Setting Up Stripe
Connect your Stripe account to start collecting payments
Refunds
How to issue refunds when players cancel or no-show
How to Collect Payments for Your Sessions
Complete guide to setting up and managing session payments
Earn More
How to Earn More Money
Pricing strategies and tips to maximize what you earn from payments
Everything Organizers Can Do with Plus-Powered Tools
The full rundown of premium features available to organizers using Plus-Power
Get Paid to Organize
See how organizers are turning pickleball into a business
Leagues
Creating a League or Ladder
How to set up a new league or ladder from scratch
Linking Sessions to Your League or Ladder
Connect your weekly sessions to track standings over time
Inviting or Adding Players
Get players registered for your league or ladder
How to Run a Pickleball League
Comprehensive 10-step guide to running a league on Pickleheads
How to Run a Fixed Partner League
Set up a league where teams stay together all season
Ladders
Ladders
How ladders work — challenge players above you to climb the ranks
How to Run a Pickleball Ladder
Set up and manage an ongoing ladder competition
How Pickleball Ladders Work
Challenges, rankings, and how players move up and down
Free Leagues and Ladders on Pickleheads
How to run leagues and ladders without a paid plan
Run a Tournament
Tournament Formats
Plan Guides
How to Get Unlimited Round Robins for Free
Unlock unlimited round robins without paying a cent
How to Get Free Leagues and Ladders
Run leagues and ladders on the free tier
Everything Organizers Can Do with Plus-Powered Tools
The full rundown of premium features available to organizers using Plus-Power
Tools
Explore Plans
Plus-Power and Get It All Free
Unlock unlimited round robins, leagues, and premium tools – for free.
Pickleheads Pro
Unlimited round robins, payment collection, weekly sessions, and full format access.
Pickleheads Ultra
Everything in Pro plus facility tools, court management, and multi-venue support.
Compare Plans
See what's included in each plan and find the right fit for your setup.