Quick answer: DUPR Plus (DUPR+) is DUPR’s paid membership, relaunched on October 13, 2026 at $19.99 a year. It adds match analytics, a monthly AI recap, metro-area rankings, a verified-player badge and member perks. Your DUPR rating itself stays free. The perks are worth $50 or $130 a year depending on which one you pick, and only if you actually use them.
The 30-second version
- Price: $19.99 a year, renewing annually, per DUPR.
- What you get: deeper match stats, a monthly AI recap, metro rankings and a verified badge.
- Perks: a $30 JOOLA gift card, plus either $20 in Club Cash or a free coaching lesson DUPR values at $100.
- Catch: metro rankings need 50% rating reliability, and Club Cash only works at participating clubs.
What is DUPR Plus?
DUPR Plus is the premium tier of DUPR, the rating system many clubs, leagues and tournaments use to sort players. DUPR announced the updated version on its blog on October 13, 2026, in a post titled “DUPR+ Is Here: Your Rating Just Got Smarter”. The Dink reported it the same day.
It is not DUPR’s first paid tier: a September 2025 DUPR blog post describes a Virginia club that built DUPR+ into its fees that year. What is new is the feature set and the price.
What do you get with DUPR+?
DUPR+ adds six features on top of your free rating, according to the DUPR+ page, from match analytics to a verified-player badge:
- DUPR Insights: your Rating Trend, Clutch Record, Wins as Favorite, Upset Wins, Longest Win Streak and Total Active Days.
- Performance v. Skill Level: your results against each rating band, with a Scouting Report.
- DUPR Replay: a monthly AI recap against your 12-month average.
- AI-Enhanced DUPR Rating: optional video analysis from PB Vision, folded into your rating. We covered how AI video started counting toward DUPR in our DUPR AI rating explainer.
- Metro Area Rankings: where you rank among DUPR players in your metro area. US only.
- Verified Player Checkmark: an identity check that also unlocks DUPR Verified Events, including Minor League Pickleball.
How much does DUPR Plus cost?
DUPR Plus costs $19.99 a year and renews annually, according to DUPR’s FAQ. DUPR markets it as a membership that “pays for itself,” and the math depends on which perk you choose.
| Your pick | Perks (DUPR’s values) | After the $19.99 fee |
|---|---|---|
| JOOLA card + Club Cash | $30 + $20 = $50 | $30.01 ahead |
| JOOLA card + coaching lesson | $30 + $100 = $130 | $110.01 ahead |
You get Club Cash or the lesson, not both, and can switch at renewal. The $100 is DUPR’s valuation, and the JOOLA card only saves money if you were buying JOOLA gear anyway.
What stays free on DUPR?
Your rating stays free. DUPR says a free MyDUPR account also keeps your Reliability Score, Career High, percentile, win-loss record, average partner and opponent DUPR, DUPR Forecast, Mixed Rating and Age-Based Rating, depending on your match history.
If you just need a number for a league sign-up or a tournament near you, you do not need to pay. Our pickleball ratings guide covers how DUPR compares with the other systems.
Is DUPR Plus worth it for New England players?
It is worth it if you log a lot of DUPR matches and you will spend the perks. Otherwise the free tier covers what most rec players use.
- Metro rankings need data. DUPR says they need 50% rating reliability. If you only play a handful of rated matches each season, you may not show up yet.
- Club Cash depends on your area. DUPR says availability “depends on participating clubs in your location.” Check that a club near you takes it before you pay.
- The perk regions don’t match. DUPR’s announcement says the lesson is US only; its DUPR+ page says US and Canada. US players are covered either way.
- Winter moves play indoors. If your rated matches shift to indoor leagues from November on, the insights have more to work with. See our New England leagues guide and indoor pickleball in Massachusetts.
Not sure what your number means? Start with our 3.5 player guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much is DUPR Plus?
DUPR Plus costs 19.99 dollars a year and renews annually, according to DUPR. It was relaunched with new features on October 13, 2026.
Do I need DUPR Plus to have a DUPR rating?
No. DUPR says your core rating stays available with a free MyDUPR account, along with your Reliability Score, record and DUPR Forecast.
What perks come with DUPR+?
A 30 dollar JOOLA gift card, plus either 20 dollars in Club Cash at a participating club or a free coaching lesson that DUPR values at 100 dollars.
What are DUPR Metro Area Rankings?
They show where you rank among DUPR players in your metro area. They are US only and need 50 percent rating reliability, according to DUPR.
Is DUPR Plus worth it?
It pays off if you play many rated matches and will use the JOOLA card and Club Cash or lesson. For a league sign-up rating alone, the free tier is enough.
Sources: DUPR’s October 13, 2026 announcement, its DUPR+ page and FAQ, and its September 4, 2025 Performance Pickleball post, read October 14, 2026. Confirm prices in the DUPR app before you pay.