DUPR recently announced plans to develop a new wheelchair pickleball rating system, a groundbreaking initiative designed to expand inclusion and competitive fairness in the sport.

The new system will integrate seamlessly into DUPR’s existing platform, ensuring adaptive athletes benefit from the same unified rating structure that powers pickleball globally.

Developed in partnership with wheelchair athletes, tournament organizers, and the Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships, which features a dedicated wheelchair division, this initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing adaptive competition.

The collaboration underscores a powerful moment to elevate visibility, access, and competitive integrity for wheelchair pickleball on one of the sport’s biggest stages.

“Inclusion is at the heart of pickleball’s growth,” said Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR. “This rating system is a critical step forward.”

The new rating category will enable tournaments, clubs, and players to create more balanced matchups, refine seeding accuracy, and track player progression with greater precision. By aligning with DUPR’s global ecosystem, wheelchair athletes will gain the same opportunities for competitive development as their peers.

“This partnership with DUPR is a milestone for adaptive athletes,” said Ryan Anthony, wheelchair pickleball athlete and advocate. “Having a rating system that recognizes our skill level and progression means we can compete with confidence and continue growing the sport we love.”

As development progresses, DUPR and its partners will share updates on the system’s availability and features. The collaboration reinforces a collective vision for a more inclusive future in pickleball, where every athlete can compete, improve, and be recognized with the same standard of excellence.