The Growing Culture of Collegiate Pickleball by Alex Plam

Pickleball has seen explosive growth across the country, and nowhere is that more evident than on college campuses. What started as a casual backyard game has transformed into a highly competitive, community-driven sport that is redefining student recreation. With more collegiate pickleball clubs forming than ever before, students are taking the game to new levels—both

Competition Formats

There are several regional tournaments scheduled for the 25-26 season. 3 organizations (DUPR, NCPA and APP) offer Regionals and Nationals for Collegiate Pickleball. This chart is designed to help clubs understand the multiple tournament formats. Regional Formats for each Collegiate Tour DUPR NCPA APP Websites DUPR Collegiate Pickleball NCPA College Tour APP U.S. Collegiate Championships