Pickleball tournament software built for round robins, pool play and MLP
Pickleball is exploding and Scoreholio is one of the fastest-growing apps powering it. Run rotating-partner round robins, pool play into brackets, MLP-style team events, ladders and weekly leagues — with DUPR results submitted in one click and live standings on the club TV.
Why organizers choose Scoreholio for pickleball
Every pickleball format in one platform, from rec night to sanctioned play
DUPR integration
Players link their DUPR accounts; organizers submit eligible match results to DUPR with a single click after the event.
Rotating doubles done right
Switcholio gives everyone a new partner each round with individual standings — the format rec nights run on.
Pool play into brackets
Seed pools, play them out, then send the top finishers into single- or double-elimination — fair matchups, fast action.
MLP-style team events
Multi Level Play runs mini team-vs-team matches mixing doubles and singles, with captain-submitted lineups.
Live leaderboards on any TV
Real-time standings, next-round matchups and court assignments on the venue screens. Announce mode calls out the courts.
Club and tournament feeds
Built-in discussion feeds keep players informed and connected before, during and after the event.
Formats that work for pickleball
Match the format to the crowd; Scoreholio generates every round
Switcholio (rotating doubles)
New random partner every round, individual standings. Nobody is stuck with a partner all night, and newer players blend in.
How it works →Split Switch
Rotating doubles split into two skill groups with cross-group partners each round — social, but the 4.0s still get real games.
How it works →Pool play → bracket
Round-robin pools for seeding, then a single- or double-elimination bracket. Everyone gets guaranteed games before elimination.
How it works →MLP — Multi Level Play
Team-vs-team ties made of doubles and singles matches, the way MLP plays it. Captains submit lineups in the app.
How it works →Ladder
A standing ladder where players challenge up and defend their spot — ideal for a club that plays all season.
How it works →Set-schedule leagues
A weeks-long league with the full schedule up front and stats carried across the season.
How it works →Scoring, your way
Standard pickleball games go to 11, win by two, with side-out or rally scoring; tournaments often play to 15 or 21 in later rounds. Set the game target in the tournament and the scoreboard tracks points, game and standings — including timed rounds for rec nights that need to keep moving.
Score however fits your venue: the organizer enters results from the admin screen, a tablet at each court runs an interactive scoreboard, or turn on Player Scoring so teams submit from their own phones. Remote Mode controls every connected scoreboard and TV from one place.
After the event, submit eligible results to DUPR from the organizer dashboard so ratings update without anyone re-keying scores.
Stats tracked
How to run a 24-player pickleball round robin
A weeknight rec session: 24 players, six courts, everyone plays every round. The setup most clubs start with.
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Create the tournament
Sport: pickleball. Team generation: Switcholio. Courts: 6. Rounds: 6, games to 11. Scoreholio builds every round's partners and court assignments.
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Get players in
Share the pre-registration link so people sign up ahead of time, or check walk-ups in at the door by scanning their QR code.
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Start round one
Every player gets a push alert with their partner and court number the moment the round is generated.
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Score the games
A tablet at each court, or Player Scoring from everyone's phones. Standings update live on the TV; the next round generates as soon as the last court finishes.
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Finish with a bracket (optional)
After six rounds, send the top 8 individual standings into a short single-elimination bracket, or just crown the leaderboard.
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Post the results
Standings and stats save to every player's profile automatically, and eligible results go to DUPR in one click.
Expect about 2 hours: six 15-minute rounds. The tournament time calculator tunes rounds to your court count.
Common questions
How do I run a pickleball round robin with rotating partners?
Create a tournament with Switcholio team generation: every round Scoreholio pairs each player with a new partner and assigns courts, and standings are individual. With 24 players on six courts, 5–6 rounds fills about two hours. Use the tournament calculator to size rounds to your courts.
Does Scoreholio work with DUPR?
Yes. Players connect their DUPR account to their Scoreholio profile, and organizers can submit eligible tournament results to DUPR with one click.
Can I run pool play into a bracket?
Yes. Pool Play seeds groups, plays the round robin inside each pool, then advances the top finishers into a single- or double-elimination bracket automatically.
Can I run an MLP-style team event?
Yes. MLP (Multi Level Play) team generation runs team-vs-team ties made up of doubles and singles matches, with captains submitting lineups in the app.
How do players score — do they need the app?
Three options: the organizer scores from the admin screen, tablets at each court run interactive scoreboards, or players score from their own phones with the free Scoreholio app (Player Scoring is part of the Competitive organizer level and up). Live standings show on any TV either way.
What does it cost to run a pickleball tournament?
The Social organizer level is free forever: round robins and brackets, digital scoreboards and dashboards, up to 8 courts and 32-team brackets. Competitive ($4.99/month) adds player phone scoring, game timers, custom alerts, live chat support and advanced stats; higher levels raise the court and bracket limits. Quick Tournaments (up to 16 players, 4 courts) are free for anyone with an organizer account. See pricing.
Still have questions? Browse the Scoreholio docs or chat with our team.
Ready to run pickleball the easy way?
Create a free organizer account, or practice first with a demo tournament using fake players — about ten minutes, no crowd needed.
