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We have big changes coming to the 2025 collegiate pickleball season! Each change has been made with the goal to offer more opportunities to compete across the country and further position pickleball as the next collegiate sport. Read more below to see what’s in store for next year!

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Partnership with UPA

DUPR Collegiate Pickleball has partnered with the UPA to bring collegiate pickleball to an even wider audience. We will be working together to have collegiate pickleball at more PPA & MLP tour stops in 2025, as well as establishing a path to pro for top collegiate players. 

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2025 Collegiate National Championship

We have heard feedback about the mismatch of having the Collegiate National Championship (CNC or Nationals) in the fall semester, while the end of the school comes in the spring semester for most students. That changes in 2025! April 11th-13th, 2025 (location TBD) will be the 4th annual Collegiate National Championship. Going forward, CNC will always fall on the 2nd Saturday in April, so you can start planning ahead now!

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With Nationals moving to April, the 2025 spring semester will be one entire collegiate season. The next season after that will be the 2025 fall semester to the 2026 spring semester, which follows the school year. With 2025 being a shorter season, we will be giving out 24 bids at the 2024 Collegiate National Championship this fall: Every school that makes the round of 16, plus the winners of the top 8 bowl games (bowl games are matches played on Sunday by eliminated schools). The 40 other bids will be given out at Super Regionals, PPA/MLP events, and Campus Regionals along with some wildcard bids. 

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2025 Super Regionals

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• Georgia Super Regional - February 1st-2nd
• Pickle & Social - Buford, GA

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• Ohio Super Regional - February 8th-9th
• Paddle Taps - Worthington, OH

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• New Jersey Super Regional - March 1st-2nd
• Robbinsville Pickle House - Robbinsville Twp, NJ

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• Arizona Super Regional - March 8th-9th
• The Picklr - Scottsdale, AZ

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Each Super Regional will be giving out 4 bids to the 2025 Nationals, and $6000 in scholarship money. 

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2025 Campus Regionals

Many successful Campus Regionals have been run in 2024, and we plan on keeping that going in 2025! Each Campus Regional will continue to give out 1 bid to Nationals, and will still be run by schools and facilities that want to be a part of the collegiate pathway to Nationals. For anyone interested in running a campus regional, here is the link to all of the information. 

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2025 Dual Matches

Dual matches are foundational in taking collegiate pickleball to new heights, and they will be a focus in 2025. Our dual match format is designed both to mirror our tournament rules, as well as allow for flexibility for teams of all sizes to compete. Here is the link explaining the dual match format. 

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We’re excited for 2025, and we look forward to seeing your school represented at an event! For any questions, send us an email at college@mydupr.com.

For more information, please visit https://www.dupr.com/collegiate

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79 players battled it out in triple digit temperatures at the 2nd Nevada Super Regional this past weekend! The heat didn’t prevent any of the nation’s top pickleball talent from showing up, as there were seventeen players with a 5.0+ DUPR in attendance - counting for 22% of the players! The four bids given out at this event will get schools into the Team Bracket at the DUPR Collegiate National Championship on November 1st-3rd, more details linked here. 

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Utah Tech added another Regional championship to their resume, putting them at five total, three more than any other program. Their only games dropped were to the newcomer USC team, who took a game off them in both group play and in the semifinals. The other semifinal matchup was between Utah State and the Utah Tech 2nd team, which went down to a thrilling dreambreaker. It’s the first time that the Utah Tech 1st or 2nd team has played a dreambreaker against another school, and they’re now 0-1 as Utah State pushed past them to the finals. 

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From this event, USC, ASU, and the University of Utah gained their bids by making it to the quarterfinals thanks to their group stage play. Fresno State earned the last bid by winning the consolation bracket over the GCU 3rd team. We’ll see many of these schools again at the Arizona Super Regional on October 19th-20th, where the last 4 bids to Nationals will be given out. 

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A special thanks goes to our DUPR Collegiate Pickleball partners: JOOLA, HEAD, GAMMA, Rally Republic, Osaka, No Apologies Hydration, Erne, Pickleball Superstore, and Total Pickleball. Another thanks goes to Life Time Green Valley in Henderson, NV for hosting this tournament!

Catch all the Collegiate action from the Nevada Super Regional on our YouTube Channel.

The Major League format has made its way across continents, all the way to Australia, and it's in full swing this 2024!

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The past September 19th, Major League Australia (MLPA) celebrated their Championship Event. This attracted record crowds and has been praised as the most thrilling showcase of pickleball ever seen in the country. Bringing together top teams from across Asia, the team South East Asia Surge made history, claiming victory in Event One of Season Two of the MLP Australia on the Gold Coast.

Team Surge delivered an unforgettable performance, ultimately triumphing over the highly-rated Fast Fours in a nail-biting championship final. The journey to the teams championship title was not without challenges.where the team South East Asia Surge made history, claiming victory in Event One of Season Two of the MLP Australia on the Gold Coast.

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In the semifinals, the Surge faced the formidable Western Vipers, a team filled with talent and featuring international star Shelby Bates and Australian rising star Emilia Schmidt. The Vipers, known for their strategic gameplay and relentless energy, put up a fierce resistance. Bates impressed with her powerful attack and precise shots, while Schmidt dazzled with her quick reflexes and court coverage, joined by the strong play of Ryan ‘Ryno’ Henry and Andy Horridge. It was the Vipers' first appearance in the semifinals, but ultimately, the Surge’s teamwork and resilience prevailed, resulting in a hard-fought 3-1 victory.

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The final score stood at 3-1 in favor of the Surge.

• Game one: Surge (Hsieh/Kao) 21 def 14 Fours (Wei/Truluck)
• Game two: Fours (Wall/Pascoe) 25 def 23 Surge (Chan/Lazaro)
• Game three: Surge (Lazaro/Kao) 21 def 14 Fours (Wei/Wall)
• Game four: Surge (Chan/Hsieh) 21 def 15 Fours (Pascoe/Truluck)
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Kao celebrated her team’s determination and focus, stating,

“We knew it would be a tough match against Liz and Jamie (Ting Chieh Wei), who had been in great form leading up to the final. But our team believed in each other and played with heart. This win means everything to us.”

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Continue reading the article on MLPA's Official Website.
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More about MLP Australia

Major League Pickleball (MLPA), is Australia's official professional pickleball league! With a commitment to showcasing elite talent and promoting the sport, MLPA operates in partnership with the Pickleball Australia Association, the governing body for pickleball in the country. Together, they shine a spotlight on top players, teams, and exhilarating events.

The excitement is ramping up for 2024 as MLPA and PPA Tour Australia (PPAA) announced a thrilling calendar of six events featuring a staggering prize purse of $700,000. This season promises to be a landmark year for professional pickleball across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

But that’s just the beginning! In 2025, Major League Pickleball is set to level up even further. Get ready for a season packed with six major events categorized into three tiers: Premier, Challenger, and Masters. With an impressive total of over $1 million in prize money — with MLPA contributing more than $640,000 and the PPA Tour Australia adding another $400,000 — the stakes have never been higher!

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Check out the current team rankings and standings for MLPA HERE.

Watch MLP Australia on MLPA's official YouTube Channel!

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Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) has unveiled its full 2025 schedule along with the formation of the PWR DUPR Indian League, which is set to launch in January 2025.

Among those announcements was the $540K prize pool for the 2025 Indian League.

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Earlier this year, PWR hosted a major expo in Dubai, where they outlined their ambitious plans for the future of the sport.

PWR also became the title sponsor of The Dink Minor League Pickleball in late July. To learn more about the Dink MiLP events and to register, click here.

Also, if you haven't signed up for DUPR yet, you can do so here.

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Details on the PWR DUPR Indian League

The PWR DUPR Indian League will take place from January 5th to January 25th, 2025, in Mumbai, with a total prize purse of $540,000.

• 1st Place Team: $180,000 ($45,000 per person)
• 2nd Place Team: $120,000 ($30,000 per person)
• Remaining Teams: $60,000 ($15,000 per person)

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Every player selected for the league is guaranteed a minimum of $15,000 for participating during the three-week event. Additionally, all travel, food, and accommodation costs are FULLY covered for the 60 players selected.

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Andre Agassi is leading the charge for the PWR DUPR Indian League’s inaugural event.

• Players: A total of 60 players will compete in this team-based league.
• Format: Each team will consist of two men and two women, mirroring the format of Major League Pickleball.
• Player Selection: Players interested in joining must submit an Expression of Interest Form by October 10th, 2024. These players will then be placed into a draft pool, where teams will select their rosters.

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Complete 2025 Pickleball World Rankings Event Schedule

While the full schedule is available in the Instagram posts  above, it’s worth breaking down the various levels of PWR events.

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PWR World Series

This is the highest tier of competition, featuring three marquee events with massive prize pools:

• Feb 2025 – PWR World Series – Dubai, UAE – Purse: $1.5 million
• May 2025 – PWR World Series – Madrid, Spain – Purse: $1 million
• Jul 2025 – PWR World Series – Las Vegas, USA – Purse: $1 million

PWR World Tour

This is the next level of competition, with the following stops:

• Dec 2024 – Hengqin, China – Purse: $50,000
• Dec 2024 – Vietnam – Purse: $50,000
• Feb 2025 – Tsu, Japan – Purse: $25,000

PWR DUPR Indian Tour

Parallel to the World Tour, the Indian Tour features six stops:

• Oct 2024 – India Masters – New Delhi, India – Purse: $50,000
• Mar 2025 – Tour Stop 1 – Ahmedabad, India – Purse: $50,000
• Jun 2025 – Tour Stop 2 – Pune, India – Purse: $50,000
• Aug 2025 – Tour Stop 3 – Bangalore, India – Purse: $50,000
• Sep 2025 – Tour Stop 4 – Hyderabad, India – Purse: $50,000
• Oct 2025 – Tour Stop 5 – Delhi, India – Purse: $50,000
• Nov 2025 – Tour Stop 6 – Chennai, India – Purse: $50,000

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These announcements mark a significant milestone in the global expansion of pickleball, as the sport continues to gain international recognition and attract top talent. With record-breaking prize pools and a world-class event lineup, PWR is poised to elevate pickleball to new heights on the global stage.

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The DUPR Collegiate Florida Super Regional was celebrated this past weekend of September 21-22 at The Pickleball Club in Port St. Lucie. Being the first Super Regional of the season, it included lots of new players, nerves, and a high dose of excitement!

This event was the 4th largest Super Regional, hosting 22 teams competing for a bid, including 88 student athletes participating, along with 11 teams and 22 players in the challenger bracket division (110 students in total). Check out the results below:

‍Florida Atlantic University (FAU) vs University of Miami (UMiami)

Womens: FAU-21/UMiami-16

Men's: FAU-21/UMiami -18

Mixed 1: FAU-21/UMiami-11

Semi final #2: University of Florida (UF) vs Florida State University (FSU)

Women's: UF-21/FSU-17

Men's: UF-21/FSU-17

Mixed 1: UF-21/FSU-11

With UF and FAU advancing to the final, the level of excitement kept on rising!
Final Result

Florida Atlantic University vs University of Florida

Women's: FAU-21/UF-12

Men's: FAU-21/UF-14

Mixed: FAU-21/UF 17

With their win on Sunday, FAU became the first school to be a repeat winner of a collegiate tournament, as they won the Florida Regional in 2023. What’s even more impressive is they lost fewer doubles games on the way to the championship, going from 1 loss in 2023, to 0 losses in 2024. They have more Championship wins than doubles losses at the DUPR Florida events, a stat that shows why they’re one of the best teams in the country. If you’re an opposing school, what should be even more concerning is that their team of four players are all teenagers. What is an imposing force now, could turn into an absolute juggernaut by 2026 with two years of playing together and building chemistry. It will be exciting to see how FAU stacks up against the other titans of collegiate pickleball when they all face off at the Collegiate National Championship on November 1-3 in Dallas, Texas.

FAU will see some familiar faces in Dallas, as FSU, UMiami, and Kennesaw State all gained a bid to Nationals thanks to their performance at the Florida Super Regional. Broward College made a splash by winning the challenger bracket in their first tournament showing. In the Round of 16, the #14 seeded UGA team pulled off the biggest Regionals upset ever by beating #3 seeded UF 2 in a dreambreaker. UF will be able to get their revenge against UGA, as they both have bids to Nationals from previous tournaments. 

A special thanks goes to our DUPR Collegiate Pickleball partners: JOOLA, HEAD, GAMMA, Rally Republic, Osaka, No Apologies Hydration, Erne, Pickleball Superstore, and Total Pickleball. Another thanks goes to The Pickleball Club in Port St. Lucie, FL for hosting the 2nd annual Florida Super Regional!
---> In case you missed it, watch the FL Super Regionals and get caught up here!

What to expect for the Virginia Beach Super Regional this weekend

The 5 consecutive weeks of DUPR Collegiate Super Regionals continue, as Viriginia Beach Super Regional starts this Saturday, 28th of September. This DUPR tournament features 17 schools and 35 teams, with the University of Virginia (UVA) leading with five teams. This event is the 2nd largest Super Regional event in collegiate DUPR history, highlighting the growing enthusiasm for the Collegiate competition.

Of all the participating teams only North Carolina State, Duke, UNC Charlotte, High Point University, Liberty University, and UNC Chapel Hill are eligible to earn a bid as the rest of the teams either already have one or fall outside the top 16 teams (only top 16 can earn a bid). With just three more Super Regionals left to secure national bids (Nevada, Houston, and Arizona), the pressure is on.

Additionally, there are 11 wild card bids available for teams that don't qualify for a bid, giving them a chance later in the season. This weekend promises thrilling matchups and high stakes for players, coaches, and fans alike!

---> Don't miss any of the action this weekend - watch the semis and finals on our live stream HERE!

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Dive in and get to know the newest member of the Miami Pickleball Club (MPC), Noe Khlif!

All the way from France, Noe recounts his journey from discovering the sport in a Chicago gym to pursuing a professional career. Initially attracted to pickleball's social vibe, Noe has become competitive, participating in tournaments and making strides in his career, including being drafted into Major League Pickleball (MLP).

Balancing a full-time job as an auditor, Noe looks forward to focusing solely on pickleball. He shares memorable experiences, admires tennis legend Rafael Nadal, discusses his training, and aspires to win bigger titles soon in his emerging pickleball career. Excited about the sport's growth, Noe is ready and eager to shape his future in pickleball!

Find out more about Noe on this Q&A:‍

How and where did you find pickleball?

I discovered pickleball at my local gym when I was living in Chicago. I saw people playing indoors on a basketball court and I was like " What the hell is this?". I tried it and loved it!

How has it changed your life?

At first I was just playing for fun. Then I was missing competing so I decided to start playing a couple tournaments. I was doing well and the sport started exploding so I became interested in trying to play the professional circuit. Now I can't imagine my life without pickleball whether with friends for fun or competitively. Fun Fact I also met my girlfriend at a pickleball tournament!

What is your favorite memory from your career so far?

Utah PPA was a great memory. I was sick and almost didnt play the tournament but I ended up beating Dylan Frazier and Jay Devilier making the quarterfinals. I also made the quarterfinals in doubles and played the Johns brothers on Center Court for the first time so it was pretty cool! I was also very excited when I got drafted by Miami for MLP. Finally, my girlfriend and I qualified for Mixed Pro Main Draw in our first PPA together!

What motivated you to become a pro pickleball player?

I love competing and the atmosphere in tournaments. I also enjoy traveling and discovering new places. Ideally I would love to make a living out of it.

What has been the most fun about joining Major League Pickleball? What has been a challenge?

Joining Major League Pickleball was very exciting. It's fun to compete as a team against the best players out there. Getting used to the format and atmosphere was the most challenging I would say.

What athlete or person inspires you the most?

My idol growing up was Rafael Nadal. I love the way he competes and fight on every point. He is one of the toughest athlete out there mentally and physically.

What does your current training regimen look like?

I have a full time job as an Auditor at Deloitte right now so I havent been able to train as much as I can unfortunately. I usually hit the gym early in the morning before work and try to drill after work. I will go full time pickleball starting July 20th so I am excited about the idea to be able to train more.

What is your greatest accomplishment in sports so far?

Won the French National Championship (tennis) in singles when I was 14 and in doubles when I was 12 and 16. Also won a Big Ten title playing for the University of Illinois.

What do you do outside of pickleball?

I have a full time Job as an Auditor at Deloitte. I also love playing golf whenever I have time and watching sport or tv shows.

What is your current DUPR?

Currently it is 6.333 in Doubles and 6.579 in Singles.

What is the biggest title you would like to achieve in your pickleball career?

Win gold medals in Singles and Doubles on different pro tour events, and of course Win MLP.
What did you feel like getting drafted to play for MPC?

I was very excited when I got the news I got drafted. That was one of my goal this season and I’m very happy to have the opportunity to compete as part of an MLP team.

How was the first MLP event of the season for you in terms of nerves, atmosphere, and team chemistry?

I really enjoyed my first MLP event. We had some really close matches which was very exciting. It took me a little bit of time to get used to the new format and different atmosphere, but thankfully I have an amazing team that helped me with this transition and I feel better and better with every match I play.

How does the MLP format feel compared to playing PPA's or other non-team events?

MLP format makes things very interesting because anything can happen. Every point matters and each game is usually very close, so you have to be all-in from the first point to the last point. I like competing as part of a team, because you are playing for something bigger than yourself. It gives additional motivation.

What are your team and personal goals for this season?

Our goal as a team is to finish on top of the Challenger standings and get promoted to Premier. My personal goal is to help the team achieve its goal and to give myself the opportunity to compete in the premier league next year.

Anything else you want to add?

It's good to see pickleball growing the way it has been over the last couple of years, allowing professional players to focus full-time on their pickleball career. I can't wait to see how the sport keeps growing and evolving over the next years. It's really exciting!

Follow Noe's pickleball journey together with Miami PC on his Instagram!

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Pickleball tournament season can be grueling. Players often face fatigue, poor performance, and injury risk. 

But it doesn't have to be this way. 

With the right strategy, you can maintain peak performance throughout the season. This guide will show you how to prepare, train, and recover effectively. You'll learn the necessary skills to achieve your performance potential while staying healthy.

Step 1: Build Your Match Volume

Many players underestimate the demands of tournament play. This leads to inadequate preparation and subpar performance.

You must be well prepared for the worst-case scenario regarding the maximum pickleball you may need to play over a multi-day tournament. For example, if you play singles, doubles, and mixed doubles in a large field, you could play up to 5 (five) x 30-minute matches daily.

That’s almost 8 hours of matchplay. 

And these aren’t just normal matches. These maximum-intensity matches will drain your physical and mental energy, and that’s not even considering the challenges of playing on the road, away from your home court.

The first step to dominating the tournament season is increasing your match play volume.

Calculate the difference between your weekly match play volume and the projected tournament volume. If you currently play 4 hours of competitive match play per week, the difference is 4 hours.

Next, increase your weekly match play volume, in minutes, by 10-15% until you reach tournament volume.

Week 1: 276 min (+15%)

Week 2: 317 min (+15%)

Week 3: 365 min (+15%)

Week 4: 420 min (+15%)

Week 5: 460 min (+10%)

Following these steps to build the matchplay volume required for grueling tournaments. 

Step 2: Increase Intensity

Tournament match play will challenge you both physically and mentally, and if you aren’t prepared to sustain a high level of intensity, your play will deteriorate over time.

In addition to accumulating more volume of match play, you should deliberately intensify your on-court and off-court training leading up to a tournament season.

Here's how to push your limits and see real growth:

On-Court

• Challenge yourself against superior opponents to increase physical and mental training stress.
• Create scenarios where you are down several points at the end of a match and must overcome negative momentum to win.

Off-Court

Four to six weeks before the tournament season begins, incorporate lactic power training to enhance stamina for singles play and develop a mental edge. 

The primary goal of lactic power training is to improve the body's ability to produce energy quickly in the absence of oxygen (anaerobically) and increase tolerance to the accumulation of lactic acid, which can cause muscle fatigue and a burning sensation. This type of training is often incorporated into sports that require repeated bursts of high-intensity efforts, such as pickleball, soccer, basketball, or hockey.

Key components of lactic power training:

1. High Intensity: Exercises are performed at near-maximal effort (80-95% of your maximum heart rate).
2. Short Duration: Work intervals last between 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
3. Recovery Periods: Rest between sets is often 2-4 times the length of the work interval to allow partial recovery.
4. Repeated Efforts: Typically, multiple sets of these high-intensity efforts are performed with the goal of increasing tolerance to lactate.

I recommend removing lactic power training seven to ten days before your first tournament. In addition, consider performing the sessions off the court (e.g., biking, rowing, sprinting, etc.) to prevent injury. 

Step 3: Optimize Your Weekly Training Schedule

Many players fail to structure their training week effectively. This results in fatigue, inconsistent performance, and increased injury risk. During a competitive season, your goals during the training weeks are to:

1. Recover from the previous event
2. Refine your skills & enhance your tactics without inducing excessive fatigue
3. Prime your brain and body for the upcoming event  

Here's a winning weekly schedule:

• Monday: Focus on recovery with active and proper nutrition
• Tuesday: High intensity/moderate volume court session + strength training
• Wednesday: Low intensity/low volume court session
• Thursday: Implement stimulatory practice to prime your body for competition
• Friday-Sunday: Dominate tournament play with peak performance

Download our FREE AIM7 training calendar for more details on the optimal weekly training schedule to help you win more matches.

Step 4: Stimulate Don’t Annihilate!

The two mistakes I see players making before a tournament that leads to predictably poor performance are:

1. Overtraining the week before the tournament and failing to perform to their potential.
2. Mismanaging recovery and resting too much. In this case, they start slow and lose early in the tournament.

Here's how to prevent these mistakes and prime yourself for success:

• Move your mid-week recovery day to Wednesday (T-2) for a Friday start date.
• On Thursday (T-1), implement a short, intense court session to stimulate your nervous system for the tournament's first day.

This strategy ensures you prevent a sluggish start by priming your body for performance.

Step 5: Master Long-Term Tournament Season Management

Many players burn out during extended tournament seasons because they fail to account for the compounding effects of consecutive tournaments.

This leads to declining performance and increased injury risk.

Here's a strategy to maintain peak form during a long competitive season of back-to-back tournaments.

Maintain your weekly training structure for the first 1-3 consecutive weekends. Give your body time to adapt to the rigors of a competitive season. After a month of tournament competition, lower your weekly training volume (on-court time & strength training volume) but maintain a high level of intensity on key training days.

At this point of the season, fitness shouldn’t be an issue, and the goal should be to refine your skill, maximize recovery, and level up your play each weekend. Also, listen to your body! Just because you have a plan on paper doesn’t mean you need to follow it.

Wrap Up

Performing at your best during tournament season requires a strategic approach to training and recovery. By building match volume, increasing intensity, optimizing your weekly schedule, and mastering long-term management, you'll set yourself up for success.

Remember, the key is balance. Push yourself in training, but don't overtrain. Recover actively, but don't become sluggish. And always listen to your body – it's your best guide throughout the season.

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Hello Pickleballers!

I'm penning this announcement because I’ve seen a lot of misinformation about DUPR online recently, so I felt compelled to clarify a couple of things. 

Why is DUPR the one and only rating in the sport?

First, it’s because we're trusted by 4700 clubs and facilities. That's the most important thing — at the grassroots level, every club and tournament organizer around the world is using our rating to create level-based play.

Not only that, but we are partnered with most of the major pro tours (MLP, PPA, PWR) and all the major amateur leagues (NPL, NTPL, WPT, The Dink Minor League Pickleball, and many others).

We’ve also integrated with 70 partner platforms so that clubs who adopt our rating aren’t forced to use one specific club management software but instead have a wide array to pick from.

All of these partnerships mean we're getting a massive flow of data from everyone who is running events. No other rating in the space can come close to matching this. 

Why do partnerships matter? Because you can’t be accurate unless you have data — and lots of it. 

One of the byproducts of the skyrocketing user adoption DUPR has experienced recently is that our algorithm is getting more and more accurate by the hour. That’s how we are able to make sure each and every result counts. 

So if there’s one message I’d like you to take away, it’s this: keep posting scores, keep competing, keep having fun and keep encouraging others to join the DUPR community. 

The only way to grow this sport we all love is together.

And remember, there is no ‘T’ in DUPR. We are a company created by pickleballers, for pickleballers. 

I’m super excited to keep growing with you. See you on the court! 

Tito Machado, CEO

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