--- title: League Set up - League Descriptions last_updated: 2026-02-28 description: League Type:   Choose from Ladder, Traditional League, King of the Court or DUPR. League Type Descriptions Ladder League League Structure : Players will move up and down "ladder" based on match results. Game Day:  Matchups are created based on players’ rank. Rankings:  Players move up or down based on standings in round robin groups. League Duration : Sessions are often created for 6 - 8 weeks. Traditional League League Structure : Players will play against every other player in the leagu ... url: https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000650015-league-set-up---league-descriptions --- # League Set up - League Descriptions ![League Set up - League Descriptions](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/72179302589/original/baTYu3BBFYtDP5S8moMFxzYDDN6NiyrA7A.png?1766963923) League Type Descriptions ### Ladder League 1. League Structure: Players will move up and down "ladder" based on match results. 2. Game Day: Matchups are created based on players’ rank. 3. Rankings: Players move up or down based on standings in round robin groups. 4. League Duration: Sessions are often created for 6 - 8 weeks. ### Traditional League 1. League Structure: Players will play against every other player in the league once. 2. Game Day: Players will only play against one opponent each week, maximum of three games. 3. Rankings: Teams will be ranked based on win and losses. 4. League Duration: Sessions should be scheduled based on number of teams (i.e. 8 teams = 7 weeks) ### King of the Court 1. League Structure: Players will play with and against a variety of players. 2. Game Day: Players can play as many matches as league manager allows. 3. Rankings: Players will be ranked based on DUPR rating. 4. League Duration: Sessions can be one-day events or multi-week. ### DUPR Session (Similar to King of the Court) 1. League Structure: Players will play with and against a variety of players. **DUPR REQUIRED**. 2. Game Day: Players can play as many matches as league manager allows. 3. Rankings: Players will be ranked based on DUPR rating. 4. League Duration: Sessions are one-day events