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Play Pickleball NOW! is the only app that connects pickleball coordinators with hundreds of eager players — from beginners to pros. Coordinators can fill courts and run tournaments in minutes, while players get SMS invites straight to their phone and can respond with a single tap. No more group texts that go nowhere.

For players, it's 100% free — forever. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Players join the pool, receive SMS invites, and play. Coordinators can use the app's core features for free including match scoring. SMS invites to players use affordable credit packs starting at just $1 for 20 invites.

Visit our Player Signup page, enter your name, phone number, skill level, and preferred days to play. That's it! When a coordinator near you creates a match, you'll get an SMS invite with all the details — court, date, time — and you can respond right from the text.

Play Pickleball NOW! features smart round-robin scoring that's so simple anyone can run it. Hand the device to any player — they can enter scores with a tap. The app automatically calculates standings and awards gold, silver, and bronze medals on the leaderboard. Every casual game can feel like a real tournament.

SMS credits let coordinators send text invites directly to players' phones. Each invite uses one credit. Packs start at 20 credits for $1 and go up to 5,000 credits for $120 — the more you buy, the more you save. Credits never expire, so stock up and keep filling courts.

Nope! Players receive an SMS with a link to a response page. They tap "I'm In!", "Maybe", or "Can't" — right from their phone's browser. No app download, no account creation needed. It's designed to be as frictionless as possible.

The app includes 223 pickleball courts across Southern California, searchable by name or city. Pick a court with one tap, get directions, and go play. You can also use Map Beacons — if you're at a court with open spots, drop a beacon and nearby players can see it in real time.

All of them! Our player pool ranges from 2.0 beginners picking up a paddle for the first time to 5.0 tournament-level pros. Coordinators can filter players by skill level to build perfectly balanced matches. Whether you're looking for a casual hit-around or serious competition, you'll find the right match.

To delete your account and all associated data, email us at support@playpbnow.com with the phone number associated with your account. We'll process your request within 48 hours and confirm once your data has been removed. You can also review our Privacy Policy for full details on data handling.

We love hearing from our community! Send us an email at support@playpbnow.com with as much detail as possible. If it's a bug, include what you were doing when it happened and any screenshots if you have them. We read every message and use your feedback to make the app better.