India to Indiana

Now, Pickleball has a global collegiate stage.

The College Pickleball Cup is the first international pickleball tournament exclusively for university teams, bringing together the best student-athletes from every continent to compete for global collegiate supremacy.

Each participating country will be represented by its national university champion, creating a true World Cup format for college pickleball. This is not an open tournament. This is a battle of nations, campuses, and cultures, united by one sport.

Hosted in partnership with the National Collegiate Pickleball Association (NCPA), the College Pickleball Cup establishes pickleball as a serious global collegiate sport with elite competition, international visibility, and a clear pathway from campus to the world stage.

A College Stage

From North America to Europe, from Latin America to Asia, Africa, and Oceania, university teams will converge to compete against their international peers.

This is where:

1. National champions represent their country and their university
2. Student-athletes compete under global standards
3. Campuses become part of a worldwide pickleball movement

The College Pickleball Cup is about more than winning matches. It is about national pride, global connection, and the rise of a new generation of athletes shaping the future of the sport. Athletes will compete, connect, and represent their campuses on an international stage. Universities will showcase excellence beyond academics. Fans will experience pickleball as a truly global sport. This is where future leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and champions meet on equal footing.

True Fan Experience

The College Pickleball Cup is designed to be more than a tournament. It is a cultural and athletic exchange.

For brands, the College Pickleball Cup unlocks something the market has been waiting for: a truly exciting, global fan engagement platform built around the next generation of consumers. University athletes are not just competitors, they are tastemakers, creators, and community leaders with highly engaged peer networks both on campus and online.

The College Pickleball Cup brings brands into a live, high-energy environment where national pride, school spirit, and digital storytelling collide. From on-site activations and broadcast integration to social amplification driven by students themselves, this is a rare opportunity for brands to connect authentically with a global, mobile-first audience at the moment their loyalties and preferences are being formed.

Our Story

Founded by the Pickleball Federation of the Americas in 2024, the cup was built by pickleball leaders committed to the growth, accessibility, and excellence of pickleball worldwide.

Inspired by the strategic vision that drives international sports success, the Pickleball Cup series reflects our collective commitment to the growth, accessibility, and excellence of pickleball worldwide.

Mission

Starting with College Pickleball Cup, our mission is to harness the universal appeal of pickleball, creating a competitive platform that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and excellence.

The Pickleball Cup platform is not just a tournament; it is a global movement that aims to elevate the sport to new heights, fostering connections across countries, regions to the global stage.

Commitment

Promoting Inclusion

Ensuring that all countries and all players have the opportunity to compete on a global stage. 🚀

Fostering Excellence

Raising the standard of play by providing competitive opportunities at every level.

Expanding Global Reach

Building a global network that connects pickleball players across continents.