Swish Interclub Leagues
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Why the Swish Interclub League is the Most Fun Format in all of Pickleball
Experience the perfect combination between competitive, social, and fun pickleball matches. The Swish Interclub League brings players together across cities and states to provide the best pickleball experience in the industry.
The Format for Swish Interclub Leagues is teams of six (and subs). Each team has three doubles teams; you will play vs. another club team each week. The “overall match” consists of nine games; each doubles team play against all three doubles teams from the opposing team. This team-style of play creates the best player experience in all of pickleball!
Qualifying Teams will be invited to compete in the National Championship at The FORT, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida November 2026. This will be a one-of-a-kind pickleball experience: resort-style environment, quality restaurants and dining, 48 hours of pickleball, and a battle for the Interclub National Trophy.
Join the Captain’s Syndicate
Captains are the core of Swish Interclub Leagues. If you LOVE Pickleball and want to be a part of the greatest league experience in the industry, become a Swish Interclub Captain!
Strong leadership and organization skills are helpful for captains. You do not need to “belong” to a dedicated pickleball club to be a captain. As long as you can field a team of six players and confirm a venue at which you will rent courts for home games, you can be a captain.
Requirements to be a Captain:
1. Field a team of six players (plus as many subs as you’d like)
2. Confirm a venue where you can reserve courts whenever you are the “Home” team.
3. Register and pay for your team ($30/player)
4. Grab your paddle & hit the courts!
Benefits of becoming a Captain:
1. Designated Captain armband for matches
2. A seat on the National Captain’s Syndicate that nominates and awards 3 wildcard tickets to the National Championship. Be involved in the National Captain’s Syndicate to offer league improvements and adjustments
Steps to Register
Step 1
Go to the “Register” tab in the Swish Interclub League Page
Step 2
Find the Interclub league in your local area
Step 3
Fill out the team roster info (note, all players must have a DUPR account)
Step 4
Provide info on what venue you have confirmed for home matches
Step 5
Pay the registration fee
Step 6
Join the Captains’ Zoom Meeting one week before play begins
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Captain’s FAQ
A: No, as long as you can confirm a venue where you will rent and reserve courts for home games, you can be a captain.
A: Any of the following are considered a club: Pickleball Facility, HOA, Country Club, Organized Friend Group, Organized Community of Players, City Group, Multi-Sport Facility. As long as you have a venue where you can rent and reserve courts for your home matches, you can play in the Swish Interclub League.
A: Yes, you can be a captain for as many teams as you would like.
A: Generally, the “Women’s” leagues are on Tuesday mornings, and the “All Gender” leagues are on Monday evenings.
A: You will have a designated day of the week and time of day. The Swish team will produce a schedule that shows which teams are home and away each week. As captain, once you receive the schedule, you will need to go to your host venue and reserve 3 courts (for 90 minutes) on all of the weeks that you are the home team.
A: If there are rainy days, you will make up the matches at the end of the league. The league is six matches guaranteed during an 8-week period, meaning each league has up to two weeks of weather make-up matches.
A: The league is $180/team ($30/person, with no additional cost for subs).
A: You may have up to 20 people on a roster (6 players + 14 subs). All subs must be the appropriate DUPR skill level to play.
A: Yes, we use DUPR to ensure quality level of play and all scores will be submitted to DUPR.
A: Swish Interclub Leagues have a spring (March 24 – May 12), summer (June 16 – August 4), and fall (September 8 – October 20) season… plus a national championship in November in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
FAQ
General
A: Schedules will be posted on the ‘Standings/Schedule’ tab on this webpage no later than 10 days before league start dates.
A: No, as long as you can confirm a venue where you will rent and reserve courts for home games, you can join.
Any of the following are considered a club: Pickleball Facility, HOA, Country Club, Organized Friend Group, Organized
Community of Players, City Group, Multi-Sport Facility. As long as you have a venue where you can rent and reserve
courts for your home matches, you can play in the Swish Interclub League.
A: Fill out this request form to request a league in your area.
A: Please reach out to the Swish team at [email protected] to discuss.
A: The league is $180/team ($30/person, with no additional cost for subs).
A: If there are rainy days, you will make up the matches at the end of the league. The league is six matches guaranteed during an 8-week period, meaning each league has up to two weeks of weather make-up matches.
Registration
A: Pool Play matches will be rally scoring games to 15, win by 2. The Semi-Final matches will be the same format, as will the bronze match. Finals matches will be best 2/3 games. Players are awarded one 30-second time out per game.
A: No, rosters do not need to be complete before registering. However, refunds will not be given to those who are unable to fill their roster.
A: Navigate to your area’s league on SwishTournaments.com, then ‘My Tournaments & Leagues’. Here you will see the option to edit your team roster.
A: Schedules will be posted on the ‘Standings/Schedule’ tab on this webpage no later than 10 days before league start dates.
Rules/Format
A: The format is teams of 6 players competing against another team of 6 players. Each “overall team vs team” match consists of 9 doubles games. Each of the three doubles teams from one team will play each of the three doubles teams from the other team. These games will be played to 15, win by 2. Whichever team clinches 5 or more of the games will win the overall match.
A: Each team is 6 players and however many subs are needed for your team.
A: Yes, we use DUPR to ensure quality level of play and all scores will be submitted to DUPR.
National Championship
A: 13-14 November 2026 at the FORT Pickleball Resort in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
A: The National Championship will be a pool play + elimination bracket style event. The “team vs team” matches will be the same format as the regular season. Each team is guaranteed 3 pool play matches on Friday. All teams qualify for the bracket on Saturday, with seeding determined from your results in pool play.
A: Yes! Contact [email protected] to see how your league can qualify.
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Swish Interclub League National Championship
Pickleball’s most high-end player experience
Qualifying Teams will be invited to play in the Swish Interclub National Championship at The FORT, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The dates for 2026 will be Friday/Saturday, November 13th and 14th.
Player Experience at The FORT
This will be a tournament unlike any other in pickleball. Come and play at the resort-style venue, The FORT. All courts are well spaced, well-lighted, with music and amenities surrounding the entire facility. The FORT has a high-end restaurant and bar: healthy entrees, no seed oils, top-tier chef, drinks, desserts, and more. Players at the National Championship will get 4 hours of competitive pickleball during the day, plus social activities, dining, and great ambiance each evening. It’s for good reason that we say, this will be a tournament like no other in the sport.
For more info on the world’s premier pickleball resort, The FORT, visit their site below.
Tournament Format
Friday will feature 3 rounds of pool play matches, followed by a single elimination bracket on Saturday. All teams will qualify for the playoffs on Saturday, with seeding determined by pool play results.
Qualification & Prizes
Teams must compete in at least one season during the 2026 year and place in the top three to be invited. As a reminder, Swish offers three interclub league seasons: Spring, Summer, and Fall. The Swish team will also be granting golden tickets to select teams across the country. The winning team will take home the National Trophy and win $1,000 in prize money.
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