Inside College Pickleball

Who’s Winning the Collegiate Pickleball Participation Race?

The bigger story might surprise you… Collegiate pickleball is scaling faster than most people realize—and we’re still early. Across just three major tours, hundreds of colleges are now competing nationwide, with thousands of players entering the competitive pipeline. And that doesn’t even include recreational clubs, unaffiliated programs, or the early signs of international expansion. So READ MORE

Want to Make a College Pickleball Team? Do THIS First!

Trying to make a college pickleball team? Most players focus only on skill… but that’s NOT enough. If you’re not reaching out to the team before tryouts, you’re already behind. Here’s what smart players do: Most college pickleball teams are student-run — meaning the players you message are the same ones deciding who makes the READ MORE

How to Play College Pickleball WITHOUT a Scholarship

Didn’t get a pickleball scholarship? You can STILL play in college 👇 Most college pickleball teams are student-run, which means you don’t need to be recruited to join. Here’s how it works: The reality? Opportunity is growing FAST. 👉 Watch Part 1: The truth about pickleball scholarships

College Pickleball Scholarships? Here’s the Truth!

If you’re chasing a college pickleball scholarship, here’s the reality: Only *8* schools in the U.S. are currently offering scholarships and actively recruiting. Most players they’re looking for are around a 4.5–5.0 DUPR. Scroll Down For List of Colleges. 👇 But here’s what most people don’t realize College pickleball is still the wild west. Teams READ MORE

College Pickleball Shakeup 👀 DUPR Eligibility Rules Changing Next Season

How is CollegiatePB shaping the future of Collegiate Pickleball?

College Pickleball Champions Archive

Inside College Pickleball Series With multiple collegiate tours now hosting national championships, this page brings everything into one place — tracking results, venues, and championship teams across the collegiate pickleball landscape. 🏆 Championship Match Details & Team Players (Ordered by event date) 2022 DUPR Collegiate National Championship Dates: Nov 18–19, 2022Venue: Dreamland Dripping Springs (Dripping READ MORE

College Pickleball Tours Timeline

Inside College Pickleball Series Collegiate pickleball did not develop under a single governing body; it evolved organically through a grassroots movement. As collegiate pickleball exploded on campuses, so did the need for organized competition. What followed was the emergence of multiple tours, national championships, and parallel systems — a structure that continues today. Collegiate Pickleball READ MORE

The Growth of Collegiate Pickleball – By the Numbers

Inside College Pickleball Series Collegiate pickleball is no longer a niche activity on campus. Organized competition now spans hundreds of schools and multiple national tours. Here’s where the collegiate game stands today: 🏫 College Pickleball Clubs: 275+ and growing🏓 Active Collegiate Players: Thousands nationwide🏆 Major Collegiate Tours: 3 (APP, DUPR/CPT, NCPA)🗺️ Regional Events Each Year: READ MORE

The Rise of Collegiate Pickleball: How We Got Here

Inside College Pickleball Series Collegiate pickleball is still young. In its current organized form, it is only about five years old — yet it has already grown into a national ecosystem with hundreds of clubs, multiple competitive pathways, and widespread student participation. This growth did not happen overnight, and it was not driven solely by READ MORE

College Pickleball Is Breaking New Ground — Here’s Why the Money Matters

Inside College Pickleball Series Collegiate pickleball continues to evolve faster than any other club sport in the country — and one of the clearest signs is how scholarship and financial awards are now embedded across every major collegiate tour. For the 2025–26 season, the three primary collegiate pickleball tours — NCPA, APP, and CPT READ MORE

Everything You Need to KNOW by AidanGorneau_PB

This video covers the current landscape and all the moving parts of collegiate pickleball.