NCPA 2026 National Collegiate Pickleball Championships

🏆 Tournament Overview

• Date & Location: February 27– March 1, 2026 | Arch Pickleball & Badminton, Bridgeton, Missouri

• Teams: 52 colleges/Universities and over 450 players are competing! 

• Where to Watch: Watch PickleTV Free Online – Plex , NCPA Youtube, CollegiatePBTV

• Follow the Social:  National Collegiate Pickleball Association (@ncpapickleball)

💰 Total Prize Money at 2026 NCPA Nationals

• Division 1 prize pool: $17,500

• Bounty pool: $10,000
  ➡️ Combined cash payouts: $27,500 total

Division 1 payout breakdown

• 1st: $5,500

• 2nd: $4,000

• 3rd: $2,500

• 4th: $2,500

• 5th: $1,000

• 6th: $1,000

• 7th: $500

• 8th: $500

Bounties

• Additional $10,000 distributed based on performance (after pool play) 

More Information:  NCPA National Collegiate Pickleball Championship