Rotating-Partner Ladder League

No partner? No problem. Honcho Ladder Leagues are built for individual players who want to compete, connect, and climb. Each week, you’ll squad up with three other players for a fast-paced, one-hour session of rotating games. Win more, move up. Hit a rough patch, slide down. It’s the perfect mix of friendly vibes and competitive fire—designed to level up your game and grow the Honcho crew along the way.

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Rotating-Partner Ladder Leagues

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What to expect when you join the #HonchoFam

Ladder League Format

Our Rotating-Partner Ladder League guarantees you play with 3 rotating partners weekly! The top 2 players in your group will move up to play "higher ranked" players the next week and the bottom 2 players will move down.

8-Week Season

Thrilling games weekly! Show up, hang with the Honcho community, hop on court for your scheduled one-hour window, and socialize post-match!

Convenient Scheduling

Enjoy a hassle-free, recurring weekly schedule to fit your busy life! Our league software provides details on weekly opponents, court assignments, match time blocks, and more.

Dynamic Skill-Level Management

Each week’s matchups are based on performance & attendence, ensuring matches get more evenly skilled as the season progresses!

Easy Score Reporting

Simply download the SWISH App to submit match scores weekly, engage with other players in your market, and track your upcoming schedule.

Top-Quality Venues​

All Honcho Leagues are played on premium courts and at top-tier facilities for an unbeatable playing experience.​

Why Join a Ladder League?

Looking to play without needing a partner? Want high quality, well-matched games every week?

Honcho’s Ladder Leagues are built for individual players who want flexibility, fun, and a great way to connect with new people! Each week, you’ll be grouped with players near your skill level, rotate partners, and earn your spot on the ladder—no politics, no fixed teams, just great matchups and progression you can feel.

Performance-Based Matchups

Play with and against players at your level. Each week’s pod is determined by your previous performance, so you’re constantly matched with players of similar skill. That means tighter games, more rallies, and a better playing experience for everyone.

No Partner Needed

Register solo and play every week. Ladder Leagues are designed for individuals. No need to coordinate with a teammate or worry about dropouts. Just sign up, show up, and play—your opponents and partners are assigned for you each week.

Rotating Partners, Multiple Opponents

Meet new players and mix up your game. In each session, you’ll rotate partners and opponents across 3 games in a one hour time block. It’s a fun, social format that keeps things fresh while giving you more variety in playing styles, strategies, and shot selection.

Climb the Ladder

Your performance earns your place. Win games to move up the ladder—simple as that. This isn’t a winner-takes-all prize package due to the open-skill level format but instead gives every player a chance to improve their rank over time, whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting out. It’s competitive, but community-first.

Honcho Perks

Guaranteed Weekly Court Times

Enjoy reliable, high-quality, pre-reserved, fully-scheduled & consistent court time for your weekly games! Say goodbye to paddle-stacking and long waits at the local park.

Exclusive Honcho Gear and Merchandise

Sport the best with Honcho-branded apparel. We are talking high-quality, dry-fit shirts that you ACTUALLY will wear. Only an additional $5 on top of your league fees! And keep your eyes peeled — select league nights may feature bonus fun like Sponsor giveaways, friendly contests, or ambassador-led surprises. Varies by location where ambassadors are on-site.

Honcho End-of-Season Social Event

Celebrate your victories and connect with fellow players at our exclusive end of season Social Event! Disconnect from the competitive league environment with open play courts, time to connect, celebrate, and wrap the season together!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Upcoming match schedules will be created and made accessible for the upcoming week 3-5 days before the set match date. The match time and the 3 other participating players on your “ladder rung” will be visible directly within the SWISH app at that time

Each week, you’ll be placed in a group of four and play three games, playing a single game (first to 11, win by 2) with all other players in your group. At the end of the 3 games, you’ll submit your game scores to the SWISH app. The results of the games will determine who from the group of 4 will move up or down the ladder for the next week. This ensures that players of a similar skill level play each other most often.

  • Season Length: 8 weeks
  • Weekly Format:
    • Each week, you’ll be grouped with three other players for a 1-hour match block.
    • You’ll play three games, rotating partners each time so that everyone teams up once.
    • Games are rally-scored to 11 (win by 2, cap at 15)—enough time to compete, connect, and get in a solid session.
  • Schedule:
    • Match blocks happen on the same day and general time window each week.
    • Your exact start time may vary slightly to help balance court usage.
    • You’ll receive your court assignment and schedule 3–5 days in advance of each match.

Pricing varies by city, reflecting the cost of court reservations for scheduled games. The fee covers pre-booked court times, a fully administered season from Honcho HQ, access to our end-of-season social event and possible pop up perks – varies by location!

We have carefully selected venue partners in each city, ensuring top-notch court availability. We handle all bookings, providing hassle-free access to courts for your scheduled matches.

Join our Ambassador Program through the “Partners” tab. Enjoy perks like free entry into Honcho league seasons, national recognition, exclusive merch, and a rewarding commission program. Help us expand the Honcho community in your city!

Absolutely! Refer friends and family to join the league and enjoy perks ranging from Honcho merchandise to sponsor gear. More announcements coming soon…

Electric and engaging! We’re a community that loves competition, socializing, and networking. Enjoy consistent match ups, good competition, a Honcho Sponsored Social Event, and the chance to meet fellow pickleball enthusiasts at our venue locations.

Unfortunately not! Our ladder leagues are designed for players to sign up individually with the goal of meeting, connecting with, and playing with new people in their community! If you’d like to play with a set partner week over week, please explore our Same-Partner Doubles Leagues!

League Guidelines

Players are required to bring their own paddles and balls. It’s advisable to check with your specific league for any additional equipment requirements.

In the event of bad weather, matches scheduled at outdoor venues will be rescheduled leveraging our buffer weeks at the end of the season. Participants will be notified of any changes via email and through our league software.

Players must be 18+, or 16–17 with parent/guardian consent. If under 18, the system won’t let you register — email us at support@honchopickle.com and we’ll help get you registered manually.

Players self-assess their skill levels during registration. We’ll use this initial self assessment to create the first set of ladder league match ups. From there, player performance will dictate if they move up or down the ladder throughout the 8-week season.

You can review your match schedules and submit match results directly through the SWISH app. Please be sure to have this downloaded in advance of the season kicking off!

Have a question that isn’t answered above? We’re here to help! If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out—we’d love to assist you!

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