Pickleball tournament software for competitive organizers
Manage registration, entry fees, courts, live scores and results in one event workflow. Choose software around the events you run—not just a list of features.
Free player account; no card needed. Hosting requires credits or an organizer plan.
Check the event-day workflow first
- Formats: Moneyball supports pool play plus playoffs, bracket-only draws, round robin and King & Queen, in singles and doubles.
- DUPR: check linked ratings, seeding and result submission requirements before advertising an event as sanctioned.
- Courts and scores: try scheduling, Auto-Pilot advancement and the browser QR scorecard with your actual court count and scoring rules.
- Repeat events and tours: check event duplication and, for a multi-stop season, standings and Grand Finals qualification.
See the product walkthrough or read the organizer's event guide.
Compare the pricing model—not just the headline
Scroll across on smaller screens. Source prices checked 2026-10-03 (US Eastern). Taxes, processing fees and provider terms can change.
| Decision | Moneyball Pickleball Pro | PickleballBrackets / PickleballTournaments | PickLM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organizer access | Host: $25 for one division credit or $60 for three. Operator $149/month; Empire $279/month. Annual billing available. | $25 tournament setup fee. Its tournament unit is not Moneyball's per-division credit. | Free launch-period Founder Membership for approved clubs. A future standard organizer price is not published. |
| Player-platform fees | $2 per online entry payment, paid by the player. Before play, the organizer pays $3 per eligible active player whose fee was not paid online. Processing is separate. | Current amateur player service fee: $5 + 7.99% of registration checkout. US tournament texting: $0.25 per player. Pro, legacy and off-platform terms differ. | Paid registrations are advertised; confirm processor and transaction charges separately. |
| Read the detail | Plans, inclusions and full fee rules | Sourced Moneyball vs PickleballBrackets comparison | Sourced Moneyball vs PickLM comparison |
Moneyball is not always the cheapest option. Compare division count, paid and off-platform entries, messaging, processing and the workflows your event needs. A free launch offer is conditional, not a permanent price.
Official sources: PickleballTournaments pricing and PickLM Founder Membership FAQ. These are published terms, not an independent test or a claim that other tools lack features.
Choose a Moneyball plan for your schedule
- Player: join events and follow results with a free account.
- Host: occasional events; one credit covers one division / format / age group / DUPR range.
- Operator: recurring events; review the current inclusions on the pricing page.
- Empire: multi-stop tours and progressive series, with standings and Grand Finals qualification.
See the complete four-tier comparison. Credits and subscriptions do not waive separate platform fees; processing fees also apply.
Questions before choosing
Which pickleball tournament software fits my event?
Start with your format, division count, court workflow, DUPR requirements and registration/payment process. Ask each provider to demonstrate those needs. Compare complete event costs, not just a setup fee or a free launch offer.
Which Moneyball plan fits recurring events or a tour?
Host credits suit occasional divisions. Operator is the recurring-event subscription. Empire adds multi-stop tours and progressive series. Player accounts are free; credits and organizer subscriptions do not waive separate platform and processing fees.
Can players report scores without installing the app?
Players can open a match QR link in a browser. An internet connection is required to load and submit scores. Personal account features require a Moneyball account; browser scorecards do not require an app installation.
Try the workflow with one division
Keep any permitted export of your old roster and payment records. Import players with Moneyball's CSV template, review identities and partners, then check your courts, scoring rules and browser scorecard before opening registration. Accounts, historical results and payments do not transfer automatically.