Up & Down the River Pickleball
Winners move up a court, losers move down — and partners split every round, so you always play with someone new.
Up & Down the River generator
Pre-set for Up & Down the River. Change counts, preview Round 1.
players courts
- COURT 1 · TOPP1 & P11VSP10 & P2
- COURT 2P9 & P7VSP8 & P6
- COURT 3P4 & P12VSP5 & P3
Later rounds are set by results in courtside mode.
Open in the full generatorHow it works
- Number the courts. Court 1 is the top court.
- Play one game per round.
- Both winners move up one court; both losers move down one.
- On each court, a player who moved up partners with a player who moved down.
- Top-court winners and bottom-court losers stay put.
When to use it
Social ladders
Competitive enough to matter, social enough that everyone meets everyone.
Uneven skill
Strong players carry a new partner each round, which keeps games close.
Drop-in nights
Late arrivals join at the bottom without breaking the schedule.
Up & Down the River questions
How is it different from King of the Court?
Partners split every round instead of staying together as a team.
Who wins?
The player with the best win percentage, then the best point differential.