The American Team Pickleball League (ATPL) is a coalition of like-minded league organizations committed to the growth and standardization of team-based league pickleball across the United States. ATPL provides a collaborative national platform to connect local leagues and promote competitive, community-oriented play.

ATPL’s mission is to organize and support team-based pickleball competition through a nationwide network of affiliates, creating meaningful pathways for players and delivering championship experiences that connect communities and elevate the game.

ATPL was founded by a group of experienced league leaders, spearheaded by the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL). Current members include leagues from Arizona, California, Florida, and Oregon, with additional interest and involvement from other states.

APPL pioneered an innovative team-based league format that sparked interest from organizations in multiple states. Over the past several years, APPL leaders have helped launch and support leagues in Nevada, Utah, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Ohio, and others, offering guidance on format, scoring, and management tools.

These collaborative efforts originally led to the creation of the National Team Pickleball League (NTPL), which hosted the 2024 National Championships, with several APPL teams participating. As NTPL evolved, APPL and other key league contributors recognized a strategic divergence from the original core principles. In response, ATPL was established to reaffirm and advance the original vision: a unified, team-based league structure with a clear path to national competition.

ATPL is currently focused on welcoming new league partners who share its values and vision for the sport. Affiliated organizations benefit from collaborative support, shared resources, and a standardized format that fosters long-term growth and national visibility.

ATPL held its inaugural National Team Championship Tournament November 2025. Plans are underway for the 2026 ATPL National Team Championship to be held in November 2026 at El Mirage, Arizona. Participating leagues will have the opportunity to qualify and send teams to these national events.

ATPL leagues utilize the Pickleballscores league management platform, developed by Tenniscores. This robust platform supports the unique needs of team-based pickleball and is continuously refined in collaboration with APPL and ATPL to drive consistency and efficiency across all member leagues.

While some leagues may use variations of the team format, ATPL is committed to partnering with all interested leagues to align with the ATPL national standard. Through transitional support, we help affiliated leagues provide players and teams qualified for national competition.

Start your league with confidence. Take advantage of ATPL’s Quick Start Program, the same program used by the Florida Team Pickleball League (FTP). In just two years, FTP has grown to over 2,400 players competing on more than 200 teams. ATPL equips affiliated League Managers with the Pickleballscores management platform—preloaded with rules, Captain’s guides, scoresheets, registration tools, and more—giving every league a fast, seamless start… so you can focus on building teams, not building systems. 

Why Join ATPL? 

● Access a proven league format designed for scalability and player engagement

● Participate in a larger national movement with a shared strategic vision

● Get support from experienced league leaders and platform experts

● Offer your players a pathway to national recognition and competition

● Collaborate with other passionate organizers to shape the future of team-based pickleball

Interested in joining or learning more? Contact Greg Mather (glmather314@yahoo.com) to explore how your league can be part of the growing ATPL network.