Tour Info
The NCPA Collegiate Tour is here! Compete in Regionals nationwide for a shot at Division 1 Nationals (Top 64 universities). 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 universities at Nationals
- $15,000 + $15,000 bounties + $5,000/Regional
*You may be able to send multiple D1 teams to Nationals*
Division 2 (D2)
- Individual brackets, 3.5–4.0+
- Singles, Doubles, Mixed
- $5,000+ in prizes per regional.
Division 3 (D3)
- Developmental, 2.5–3.5
- Singles, Doubles, Mixed
- $2,500+ in prizes per regional.
Unlimited teams per division! View full format details → NCPA FORMAT
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Division 1
$15,000 + $15,000 bounties
Division 2
$10,000+ in equipment
Division 3
$5,000 in equipment
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Division 1
$5,000 each Regional
Division 2
$5,000+ in prizes per regional.
Division 3
$2,500+ in prizes per regional
National Championship Prize Pool
Division 1 - $15,000
- 1st $4,000
- 2nd $3,000
- 3rd $2,000
- 4th $2,000
- 5th $1,000 in equipment
- 6th $1,000 in equipment
- 7th $1,000 in equipment
- 8th $1,000 in equipment
*Bounties will be determined following Friday's pool play at Nationals.
Bounties - $15,000
Division 2 - $5,000+
- 1st $500 in equipment
- 2nd $350 in equipment
- 3rd $150 in equipment
Division 3 - $2,500+
- 1st $300 in equipment
- 2nd $150 in equipment
- 3rd $100 in equipment
Regional Championship Payouts - $30,000 Total
D1 Regionals - $5,000 each
- 1st $2,000
- 2nd $1,500
- 3rd $1,000 in equipment
- 4th $500 in equipment
D2 Regionals - $5,000+ per regional
- 1st $500 in equipment
- 2nd $350 in equipment
- 3rd $150 in equipment
D3 Regionals - $2,500+ per regional
- 1st $300 in equipment
- 2nd $150 in equipment
- 3rd $100 in equipment
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.
Approved Paddles
NCPA recognizes both USAP and UPA approved paddles for competition.
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