The expanded partnership builds on the successful relationship established in 2024, when Pickleheads became USA Pickleball’s official court and game finder. Now, the collaboration extends beyond helping players find places to play into powering the actual play experience itself through leagues, round robins, ladders, and organized recreational competition.
Beginning this spring/summer, USA Pickleball Leagues will launch using Pickleheads’ league management technology, with a pilot League already completed and broader expansion planned in markets across the country.
The initiative reflects USA Pickleball’s continued investment in community-based recreational play and creating more structured opportunities for players of all skill levels to engage with the sport in meaningful ways.
“Pickleheads has already been an outstanding partner as the Official Court and Game Finder of USA Pickleball, helping players across the country more easily connect with places to play and local communities,” said Justin Maloof, Chief Competition Officer at USA Pickleball. “This expansion of our partnership is a natural next step as we continue building more structured, accessible, and engaging rec play opportunities.”
Through the partnership, USA Pickleball Leagues will feature Pickleheads’ league technology, including automated standings, multiple round robin formats, live scoring, court assignments, and flexible play structures designed to maximize participation and on-court experience.
“When we first partnered with USA Pickleball two years ago, we were helping players find courts,” said Brandon Mackie, Co-Founder, Pickleheads. “Now we’re powering the leagues themselves. That evolution mirrors what’s happening in the sport — players aren’t just looking for a place to play anymore, they’re looking for great organized play with skill-matched games and real community. We built Pickleheads to make that easy for any organizer to deliver, and we’re honored that USA Pickleball chose our platform to power what comes next.”
The long-term vision for the partnership extends beyond USA Pickleball-operated leagues. As pickleball continues its rapid growth nationwide, the partnership aims to address increasing demand for organized, skill-based recreational opportunities that create consistent, high-quality player experiences.
