Friday, October 3, 2025

Adidas Powers Up Collegiate Pickleball Tour: $100K Prizes, New Rules, and Expanded National Bids for 2025-26

2025–26 Collegiate Pickleball Tour: The 2025–26 Collegiate Pickleball Tour is set to begin with major updates. Adidas has been named the Presenting Sponsor for the season. The tour includes events across the U.S., big prize money, new rules for eligibility, and more opportunities for schools to earn spots at Nationals.

Adidas Named Presenting Sponsor

Adidas is joining the Collegiate Pickleball Tour as the main sponsor. The brand will support student-athletes with top gear and on-site experiences. This marks a big moment for the sport at the college level. Adidas plans to boost performance and build stronger community involvement.

 

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Fall Semester Tournaments

The fall season starts with five big events:

  • Utah Super Regional – The Picklr Kaysville, September 27–28

  • Pennsylvania Super Regional – Dill Dinkers Hatboro, October 11–12

  • North Carolina Super Regional – City of Wilson Pickleball Facility, October 18–19

  • Collegiate World Championship – Brookhaven Country Club, October 31–November 2

  • Arizona Super Regional – Arizona Athletic Grounds, November 22–23

Spring Semester Tournaments

Four major tournaments are set for spring:

  • Virginia Super Regional – Performance Pickleball RVA, February 14–15

  • Indiana Super Regional – The Picklr Noblesville, February 21–22

  • California Super Regional – The Hub Silicon Valley, March 7–8

  • Georgia Super Regional – Atlanta National Pickleball Club, March 28–29

The 2026 Collegiate National Championship location will be announced soon.

Prize Money for Players

Over $100,000 will be given in scholarship prizes this season:

  • National Championship: $42,500+

  • Collegiate World Championship: $10,000+

  • Each Super Regional: $6,000+

These rewards help student-athletes support their education while playing.

How Teams Can Qualify

There will be 64 bids for the 2026 Collegiate National Championship:

  • Collegiate World Championship: 6 bids

  • Super Regionals: 24 bids (3 per event)

  • Campus Regionals: 30 bids (1 per event)

  • Dual Matches: 2 bids for top records

  • Wildcards: 2 bids selected by the CPT committee

Each school may earn only one official bid, but more players can compete in other brackets at Nationals.

New Eligibility Rules

Starting this season, students must meet new academic rules to play:

  • Undergraduates: Must take 9 credit hours

  • Graduates: Must take 6 credit hours

  • Graduating seniors: Allowed to take fewer credits

Players must be on a team with students from the same school.

Campus Regionals Expansion

Campus Regionals will continue to grow, with 15 planned per semester. These events help new and returning schools compete and offer 30 total bids to Nationals.

In 2024, there were 16 Campus Regionals. In 2025, there were 14, even with a shorter season.

Official Tour Partners

Several companies are joining the Collegiate Pickleball Tour as key partners:

  • Vulcan is the official ball partner. “Vulcan’s V-PRO FLIGHT technology” will be used at every event.

  • Osaka is the official apparel partner. It brings stylish, durable sportswear for pickleball players.

  • Six Zero will supply top-level paddles focused on speed and control.

  • Reign Storm is the official energy partner, offering clean, plant-based drinks at all tour stops.

Collegiate Council Keeps Players Involved

The Collegiate Council is made up of student leaders from across the country. They meet with the Collegiate Pickleball Tour Team to share ideas and feedback. Students can apply to join for the fall 2025 term to help grow the sport and improve the tour.

News in Brief: 2025–26 Collegiate Pickleball Tour

The 2025–26 Collegiate Pickleball Tour launches with Adidas as its main sponsor and over $100,000 in prizes. Events span the U.S., and new academic rules aim to balance sports and school. With 64 Nationals bids available and top sponsors joining, college pickleball is set for a big year.

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