Rally — Find Local Tennis Players & Tournaments Near You
Rally connects tennis players in your county for competitive round-robin tournaments. Join your local lobby, get auto-matched by skill level and availability, and play real matches — all for free.
How Rally Works
- Sign up and select your county — Choose from 3,000+ US counties to find players near you.
- Join your county's lobby — See how many players are waiting and invite friends to fill the lobby faster.
- Tournament auto-creates at 6+ players — Once enough players join, a round-robin tournament is automatically generated.
- Smart scheduling — Matches are scheduled around everyone's availability using intelligent time-slot matching.
- Play and climb the leaderboard — Report scores, earn Rally Rating points, and compete for your county's top spot.
Features
- County-based matchmaking across all 50 US states
- Round-robin tournament format — play every opponent
- NTRP skill-level matching (2.0 to 5.0+)
- Availability-based smart scheduling
- ELO-based Rally Rating system
- Real-time brackets and leaderboards
- 100% free — no fees, no subscriptions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rally?
Rally is a free platform that connects local tennis players for competitive round-robin tournaments. Players join their county's lobby, and when enough players sign up (6+), a tournament is automatically created with matches scheduled around everyone's availability.
How does Rally match tennis players?
Rally groups players by county and skill level (NTRP ratings from 2.0 to 5.0+). When 6 or more players join a county lobby, the system automatically creates a round-robin tournament and schedules matches based on overlapping availability windows.
Is Rally free to use?
Yes, Rally is completely free. There are no subscription fees, tournament entry fees, or hidden costs. Simply sign up, join your county's lobby, and start playing.
What skill levels does Rally support?
Rally supports all skill levels using the NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) scale from 2.0 (beginner) to 5.0+ (advanced/competitive). Players are matched with others at similar skill levels.
How many players are needed to start a tournament?
A minimum of 6 players are needed to start a round-robin tournament. Once your county lobby reaches 6+ players, the tournament is automatically created.
What is a round-robin tournament format?
In a round-robin tournament, every player plays against every other player in their group. This ensures maximum playing time and a fair ranking based on overall performance.
How does Rally scheduling work?
Rally uses smart scheduling that analyzes all players' availability to find overlapping 2-hour windows. Matches are categorized as auto-scheduled, needs-accept, or needs-negotiation.
What is Rally Rating?
Rally Rating is an ELO-based rating system that tracks your competitive performance over time. Your rating updates after each match based on the result and your opponent's rating.
What counties and areas does Rally cover?
Rally covers all 3,000+ counties across all 50 US states. Select your county during registration and connect with local tennis players.
Can I invite friends to Rally?
Yes! Share a direct invitation link with friends. When they click the link, they'll join your county's lobby directly.
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