What the Engage API is

Power your platform with UTR Sports' ratings

The Engage API allows cross-platform users (aka users from third-party sites) to connect their accounts. Once their accounts are connected, third-party sites can hit endpoints hosted within our Engage API service to retrieve player ratings and extended player profile information, as well as post unverified & verified results.

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Key benefits of Engage API

Real-time access

Retrieve current UTR, UTR-P, and Color Ball Ratings™ for connected users.

Profile sync

Allow players to link their UTR Sports account to your platform.

Track results

Submit unverified and verified results to contribute to player ratings progress.

Unparalleled value

Increased exposure to the UTR Sports ecosystem

Getting started with Engage API

Getting started with Engage API

Male tennis player prepares to hit a forehand while wearing Fabletics and improving his UTR Rating, which he can view on Engage API

What Engage API can do

  • Sync authenticated player ratings and identities after user authorization
  • Display ratings within your platform
  • Post match results that contribute to UTR rating systems
  • Offer enhanced experiences based on rating data

What Engage API cannot do

❌ No bulk data download or mass scraping

❌ No resale, redistribution, sublicensing, or sharing of UTR data

❌ No storing or caching ratings beyond guidelines

❌ No public leaderboards or commercial rating displays without express UTR approval

❌ No partner-side generation of “UTR-like” ratings, predictions, or derivatives

Ready to get started with Engage API?

Ready to get started with Engage API?

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How to get started

  1. Submit a Developer Application and pay the application fee, if required.
  2. Agree to API Terms & Conditions.
  3. Get approved and receive a conditional API Key.
  4. Implement secure user authentication (OAuth).
  5. Meet UTR’s data privacy & security requirements.
  6. Launch with UTR Support.

Before you get started, we recommend reviewing the full implementation flow.

Prerequisites to become a partner

To integrate with the Engage API, partners must:

(1) Be a recognized club, academy, software platform, governing body, or match-play application with a stable user base; and 

(2) Offer a legitimate player-facing service tied to match play, event management, or player development.

Partners without prerequisites are subject to $250 non-refundable application fee.

Engage API featured partners

Engage API FAQs

Engage API FAQs

What does the Engage API do?

The Engage API allows cross-platform users (aka users from third-party sites) to connect their accounts. Once their accounts are connected, third-party sites can hit endpoints hosted within our Engage API service to retrieve player ratings and extended player profile information, as well as post unverified & verified results. Check our Swagger docs for the most up-to-date information on available endpoints - you can sign in with an empty username & password.

Click here to view the complete UTR Sports Engage API Documentation.

Who is Engage API for?

  • Sports technology platforms
  • Tournament and league apps
  • Clubs and academies
  • Federations and governing bodies
  • Event providers
  • Marketplace/matchmaking apps

What are the prerequisites to utilize UTR Sports Engage API oAuth flow?

To utilize the UTR Sports OAuth flow, you will need the following:

  • Client ID (provided by UTR Sports)
  • Client Secret (provided by UTR Sports)
  • Redirect URI (created by the client and communicated to UTR Sports)

Note that, in addition to a production redirect URI, you may provide us with a development/testing version of your redirect URI that we can whitelist.

Click here to view complete UTR Sports Engage API documentation.

How often can I sync ratings?

How often you sync ratings is ultimately up to the needs of your application. UTR Sports' ratings update daily, so there's no need to sync more frequently than once every 24 hours.

Can I sync ratings for anyone on the platform?

Yes and no. In order to be able to sync ratings and post results, your users need to connect via OAuth and authorize access to read & write their data on UTR Sports.

So you can sync ratings for anyone on the platform, as long as they have connected their account and granted your application access.

Where can I find the UTR Sports API Developer Application?

Click here to view and complete the UTR Sports API Developer Application.

How do I choose which type of rating to show?

UTR Sports has three different types of ratings: Estimated Ratings, Unverified Ratings, and Verified Ratings.

After players create their UTR Sports profiles, players without match results logged will receive an Estimated UTR Pickleball Rating (P1-P5) or an Estimated UTR Rating, both based on questionnaire answers. With enough matches, these ratings convert to numerical ratings.

The Unverified Rating reflects results from a broader range of event types, including casual play, verified matches, and practice matches. Every result can count towards players' Unverified Ratings, for both the Unverified UTR-P Rating and Unverified UTR Rating.

The Verified Rating, for both UTR-P and UTR Rating, reflects results from only verified third-party event providers and tournament directors.

The Verified Rating is the most accurate rating available from UTR Sports. When deciding which rating to display in your app, UTR Sports recommends choosing the Verified Rating (if available), followed by Unverified, followed by Estimated. But the best rating to display is ultimately up to the needs of your product.

Which decimals are visible for UTR and UTR-P ratings within the API?

Engage API seamlessly integrates UTR and UTR-P ratings, giving your players access to take their ratings with them wherever they play and track their performance. The behavior breakdown is based on their UTR Sports Power subscription status and sport.

For the UTR Rating (tennis)

Power Users will see:

  • 2 decimal ratings for all players in the UTR Sports app
  • 2 decimal ratings for themselves and other Power users on your platform
  • Integer ratings for other free users on your platform

Free Users will see:

  • 2 decimal ratings for themselves in the UTR Sports app
  • Integer ratings for all other players in the UTR Sports app
  • 2 decimal ratings for Power users on your platform
  • Integer ratings for themselves and other free users on your platform

For the UTR-P Rating (pickleball), which only has one decimal, integer ratings will be visible to all users across the UTR Sports app and on your platform.

Where can I find the Engage API Brand Guidelines?

Click here to view the Engage API Brand Guidelines.

Why become an Engage API partner?

  • Seamless integration: Easily connect players' accounts and sync their UTR Ratings and UTR Pickleball Ratings to their profiles.
  • Enhanced match prep: Players enjoy better quality rating information on their opponents and past match activity.
  • Real-time ratings access: Retrieve current UTR, UTR-P, and Color Ball Ratings for connected users.
  • Profile sync: Allow players to link their UTR Sports account to your platform.
  • Track results: Submit unverified & verified results to contribute to player ratings progress.