ELO Ratings
Find out who's really the best
Not all wins are equal. Our ELO-based rating system ranks players fairly — based on who you beat and how you beat them, not just how often you win.
What is ELO?
ELO is a rating system originally designed for chess that calculates relative skill levels. When you play a match:
- Beat someone rated higher than you — big rating boost
- Beat someone rated lower — small boost
- Lose to someone higher — small drop
- Lose to someone lower — big drop
This means your rating reflects your true skill level over time, not just your win count.
How Volley Uses ELO
Sport-specific ratings
Your tennis rating is separate from your padel rating. Get ranked in every sport you play.
Overall athlete rating
A combined rating across all your sports. Who's the best all-rounder?
Fair matchups
See how you compare before you play. Challenge people at your level or test yourself against higher-rated players.
Group leaderboards
See who's top-rated in your club, your office league, or your friend group.
Why ELO Matters
Your Ratings in Volley
Starting rating
1500
Everyone starts here
Rating range
1000–2000+
Higher = better
Updates
Every match
Ratings update after every game
History
Full timeline
Watch your rating climb over time
Sport-Specific Examples
Tennis
Separate ratings for singles and doubles.
Padel
Track your padel-specific skill.
Basketball
Rate your pickup game skills.
Darts
Even pub sports get proper rankings.
Leaderboards
See where you rank:
Free for Everyone
ELO ratings and leaderboards are included in the free tier. No paywall on knowing where you stand.
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Ready to find out where you rank?
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