Revolutionizing Pickleball in South Africa
Making Pickleball Seamless & Fun
Next-Up exists to transform how pickleball leagues operate across South Africa, making every game night smoother, more competitive, and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
A product of Nextup Sport (Pty) Ltd
Our mission
To eliminate the chaos of paper-based league management and create a seamless digital experience that keeps players engaged, matches flowing and communities thriving.
Our vision
Every pickleball league in South Africa running like clockwork, with players focused on the game they love rather than logistics.
What we solve
Paper chaos
No more lost sign-up sheets, unclear match schedules or confusing score tracking.
Wasted time
Automatic match assignment and live court updates keep games flowing all night.
Confusion
Everyone can see their next match, their partner and the league standings.
How we help
Smart check-ins
Players check in on their phone, so organisers see who is ready to play in real time.
Auto-matching
Partner pairing and match assignment happen automatically the moment a court frees up.
Live scoring
Scores are submitted from the court and standings update instantly.
Real-time updates
Everyone stays informed about match assignments and league progress.
Player analytics
Track personal progress, win rates, streaks and improvement over time.
League management
Complete tools for organisers to run seasons, league nights and tournaments.
Where we play
Kowie Pickleball
Titi Jonas Multi-Purpose Community Centre, Thornhill, Port Alfred
Tuesday 17:00 to 21:00, Saturday 15:00 to 18:00
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Built for South African Pickleball
Designed specifically for the unique needs of South African pickleball communities. From Johannesburg to Cape Town, we understand the local league culture and what makes the game special here.
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