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
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:
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
(side-by-side comparison) This chart provides a high-level comparison of estimated prize money and scholarship payouts across the three primary collegiate pickleball tours for the 2025–26 season. For a deep dive into Scholarship/Prize Money and how it is breaking new ground Click Here. Scholarship / Prize Money for Each Collegiate Tour CPT (DUPR) NCPA APP SUPER
(side-by-side comparison) The table below provides a high-level snapshot of eligibility requirements across the three primary collegiate pickleball tours for the 2025-26 season. Eligibility Rules for each Collegiate Tour CPT (DUPR) NCPA APP Links to Rules CPT (DUPR) Eligibility Rules NCPA Eligibility Rules NIRSA Eligibility Rules Must be a College Student Must be enrolled in
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 (DUPR)
🏆 Tournament Overview 🏅Final Result Indiana University (Crimson) Triumphs in Bracket Finals 🔥🐾 Indiana University came roaring back into action this week with both their Crimson and Bison squads seeded in the top five — right alongside powerhouses Mississippi State, Drury, and Wisconsin-Madison. The bracket was stacked, and the vibes were high. After a series
🏆 Tournament Overview Arizona State University Cal Poly Fresno State Grand Canyon University Loyola Marymount Northern Arizona University SUU – Southern Utah University UC San Diego UCLA University of Arizona University of Utah University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UNL – University of Nebraska (Lincoln) Utah Tech UTSA – University of Texas at San Antonio WashU 🏅Final Result
🏆 Tournament Overview 🏅Final Result 🌴 Sunshine Showdown: Florida’s Finest Take the Court🌴 FAU (Ava Cavataio, Isabella Nelson, Jayden Broderick, and Alec Lamacchio) entered the event as one of the top-ranked programs in the nation — and they proved exactly why. Backed by their Adidas sponsorship and outstanding skills, FAU did not drop a single
🏆 Tournament Overview 🏅Final Result Battle in the Lone Star⭐: Washington Captures Texas Regional Title The NCPA Texas Regional brought excitement, upsets, and incredible collegiate pickleball action from start to finish. 8th-seeded Mississippi State stunned the crowd with an impressive run to the semifinals, taking down top-ranked San Diego State University in the quarterfinals. Their
