Tour Info

The NCPA Collegiate Tour is here! Compete in Regionals nationwide for a shot at Division 1 Nationals (Top 64 teams). Divisions 2 & 3 ensure all skill levels can play. With year-round tournaments, conferences, and fundraisers, the NCPA is the nation's premier stage for collegiate pickleball.

Division 1 (D1)

  • Teams of 4–6 (2–3 men/2–3 women)
  • Top 64 teams at Nationals
  • $17,500 + $5,000/Regional

Division 2 (D2)

  • Individual brackets, 3.5–4.0+
  • Singles, Doubles, Mixed
  • $2,500 + equipment prizes

Division 3 (D3)

  • Developmental, 2.5–3.5
  • Doubles, Mixed Doubles
  • Equipment prizes

Unlimited teams per division! View full format details → NCPA FORMAT

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Division 1

$17,500 + $10,000 bounties

Division 2

$2,500 + gear prizes

Division 3

Equipment prizes

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Division 1

$5,000 each Regional

Division 2/3

Equipment prizes

Full payout & bounty details

National Championship Prize Pool

Division 1 - $17,500

  • 1st $5,500
  • 2nd $4,000
  • 3rd $2,500
  • 4th $2,500
  • 5th $1,000
  • 6th $1,000
  • 7th $500
  • 8th $500
Let the Hunt Begin

*Bounties will be determined following Friday's pool play at Nationals.

Bounties - $10,000

1st $1,500
2nd $1,500
3rd $1,000
4th $1,000
5th $1,000
6th $1,000
7th $500
8th $500
9th $500
10th $500
11th $500
12th $500

Division 2 - Paddle Prizes

  • 1st $500
  • 2nd $150-$250 gear

Division 3 - Paddle Prizes

  • 1st $75-$150 gear
  • 2nd $50-$75

Regional Championship Payouts - $30,000 Total

D1 Regionals - $5,000 each

  • 1st $2,000
  • 2nd $1,500
  • 3rd $1,000
  • 4th $500
Must have 200 total players at regional for full payout

D2 Regionals - Paddle Prizes

  • 1st $100-$150 gear

D3 Regionals - Paddle Prizes

  • 1st $50-$100 gear

Participation Rules

  • Schools are encouraged to send athletes to D1, D2, and D3
  • No limit on number of teams/players per school per division
  • Prioritize having at least one D1 team
  • Multiple regionals participation is allowed and encouraged!

We encourage your entire club to come out and compete! Let's pack the house.

NCPA Format Schedule

Approved Paddles

NCPA recognizes both USAP and UPA approved paddles for competition.

USAP Approved Paddles UPA Approved Paddles

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (undergrad or grad)
  • Pro medalists (APP/PPA) are ineligible (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
  • Fall qualifiers who graduate before Nationals remain eligible
  • All players must show valid school ID or transcript at check-in