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2026

The World's Premier Collegiate Pickleball Championship

Date
Nov 2026
Location
Texas, USA
Format
International
Open To
All Countries
100+
Universities
500+
Competing Players
5
Event Formats
INT'L
First Global Edition
Tournament Info

When and Where

Date

November 2026

Exact dates to be announced. This is the inaugural international edition of the College Pickleball Cup - block your calendar and follow NCPA for the official announcement.

Venue

Texas, USA

Venue and city TBA. As the first-ever international collegiate pickleball championship, we are securing a world-class facility worthy of the occasion.

Eligibility

Universities and Country Teams

Compete as your university or assemble a national country team. Players from multiple universities within the same country can unite under one flag. All players must be enrolled university students.

Partnership

NCPA x The Pickleball Cup

The National Collegiate Pickleball Association and The Pickleball Cup have joined forces to deliver the first-ever international collegiate pickleball championship.


International Representation

Country Teams

New for 2026

Represent Your Nation

You do not have to compete as a single university. Countries can assemble a national team from players across multiple universities, as long as every player is a currently enrolled university student.

Players from multiple universities within the same country may form one team.
All players must be currently enrolled university students.
Teams compete under their country name, e.g. Team Venezuela, Team Kenya.
Open to any country worldwide.
Who is competing?
Team Venezuela
Team Kenya
Team Brazil
Team Mexico
Team Canada
Team Australia
Team India
Team Nigeria
Team United Kingdom
Team Japan
Team Colombia
Team South Africa
Team Philippines
Team France
Team Germany
Team Peru

Your country not listed? Any nation is welcome.


Join the Competition

Registration

How Fees Work

Transparent Pricing

NCPA charges a flat $10 per player fee. Universities set their own bracket entry fee (minimum $20 per player) and keep 100% of collected funds.


Competition Structure

Brackets

Live brackets open in a new tab once registration closes.
Pool play into single elimination through the NCPA platform.

Men's Doubles
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Women's Doubles
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Men's Singles
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Women's Singles
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Mixed Doubles
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
"Enter through the narrow gate"
Matthew 7:13-14 · NCPA Official
Everything You Need to Know

Details

Format

StructurePool play to single elimination
Divisions5 event types
Skill LevelsBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Team TypesUniversity teams and Country teams
ScoringNCPA automated system

Operations

Tournament DirectorClub-assigned rep required
NCPA SupportRep on call throughout
Score InputOne player per match inputs live
PaddlesProvided if 50+ players registered 1 week prior
BallsFree pickleballs supplied

Financial

NCPA Fee$10 per player
Bracket FeeMin. $20 (university sets)
University Earnings100% of bracket fees
Additional RevenueRaffles and local sponsorships
Paddle Value$100 to $200 (provided free)

Promotion

MarketingNCPA shares on Instagram
FlyerUniversity creates, NCPA logo provided
Social Handle@NCPA
LivestreamD1 events broadcast live
PrizesCash and product prizes

Ready to
Compete?

Join the first-ever international collegiate pickleball championship.