The 2026 Manhattan Ladder
REGISTRATION
CLOSED.
2026 Manhattan Ladder registration is now closed.
Keep competing this winter. Our Winter Doubles Ladder starts November 1, with registration open now.
The season
YOUR RUNG,YOUR CITY.
The season runs April 20 – September 30, culminating in an October Round of 16 tournament and Finals Sunday chair umpired by a USTA Official at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Queens.
Players compete for cash prizes, sponsored gear, exclusive merchandise, champion's trophy, and a chance to be crowned on NYC's top court.
WIN, AND YOU MOVE UP.
LOSE, AND YOU RECALIBRATE.
Registration
2026 Registration Closed.
The 2026 singles season is still underway. Current players can use the standings below to follow their division, playoff position, and season progress.
Looking ahead to 2027
Manhattan Ladder signups open in February 2027. We’re also launching a women’s-only ladder next year, creating more opportunities for women across NYC to compete and connect. More details coming soon.
$250
Champion prize
$65
Entry fee
16
Playoff spots
The rankings
CURRENTSTANDINGS.
335 players across 4 divisions, with positions updated daily.
Data from Global Tennis Network.
Standings update daily.
Find your field
FOUR DIVISIONS.ONE LADDER.
Current players can view the NTRP range, standings, and season position for each division.
How the ladder works
PLAY ON YOURTERMS.
A tennis ladder is a ranking system where players are ordered by results, not a fixed weekly schedule.
01
Get placed
Players are placed on a ranked ladder based on level.
02
Challenge
Challenge opponents within 5 spots of your rank in your division.
03
Play
Schedule matches directly with your opponent.
04
Move up
Win and climb the ladder.
- Each division operates as its own ladder.
- Players can challenge up within their division (up to 5 spots).
Top 16 players in each division qualify for playoffs. Finals are held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on the last Sunday in October.
For full rules, visit our FAQ page.
NEW FOR WINTER
THE CITY’S WINTER
DOUBLES CLUB.
New York tennis does not stop when the temperature drops. The Manhattan Tennis Association Winter Doubles Ladder is a fully flexible, team-based indoor challenge ladder built for players who want competitive doubles, new partners, and a reason to keep playing all winter long.
NOV 1, 2026 —
MAR 31, 2027
Season window
INDOOR
DOUBLES
Team format
PLAY
YOUR WAY
On your schedule
How it works
- 01Pick a partner and register as a team
- 02Open to players 3.25 – 5.25
- 03Challenge other teams and schedule matches directly
- 04Earn points, climb the ladder, and compete all winter
- 05No fixed weekly schedule and no wildcards
Registration
$55
Per player
All ladder entry fees are non-refundable.
Registration fees support operational costs, prize money, and court reservations. Once registered, spots are assigned and credits are non-transferable.
The payoff
THE SEASON,IN MOTION.
A ladder season is more than a rung position - it is match days, new friends, and a finals day in Fall.
SEE THE LADDER
IN ACTION.
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