
The Ladder
Challenge players above you in your division. Beat them and you take their spot. Each ladder sets its own rules, from how far up you can reach to how long you have to play.
Fall 2026 · Signups open
Join a NYC tennis ladder for your level. Challenge the players above you, arrange a court together, and compete on your schedule.
Played across four boroughs
Fall Season
The season
Your level, your neighborhood, your kind of week. Twelve weeks with the same group is how you find it.

Challenge players above you in your division. Beat them and you take their spot. Each ladder sets its own rules, from how far up you can reach to how long you have to play.

Divisions are set by level, so your matches are against people at your stage. You pick yours when you sign up.

The people you play become people you know. When we host a social, it goes up in the Deuce app.
Pick your path
Same 12 weeks for everyone. Your division depends on your level.
For players with a developing game. You start against people at your stage and climb as you improve.
For players who came up through high school, college, or a club team. Open challenges across the division, results public.


Fall 2026
12 weeks of singles on public courts across the city. Challenge up, defend your spot, and play when it suits you both. Each ladder sets its own challenge rules; see how the ladder works for this season's.
The app
Deuce connects you with coaches, courts, events, and players in your area. Download the app to stay connected to tennis near you.
93
Every public court in the city — surface, lights, hours, and permit details.
2,000+
Find a hit by level and neighborhood. Message, book a court, play.
30
Open plays, clinics, and tournaments, from us and from partners.
1:1
Tell us your level and what you want to work on, and we'll connect you with a coach near the courts you play.
October 4 – December 27 · 12 weeks · $65 · Two divisions · New York City
Join the ladder