Organized, competitive padel comes to American campuses — built by the country's premier operators, and kicking off with the CPL Playoffs 2026 in Miami.
Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world — but in the United States, college students have had no organized way to play, learn, or compete. No league. No structure. No home.
America's leading padel operators came together to change that. The college years are when athletes form lifelong relationships with sport. We built the CPL so an entire generation doesn't miss padel.
To give every college student in America a home for padel — recreational, competitive, and built to last.
The CPL provides universities and student-athletes with a structured, supported platform for organized padel — open to every skill level, from first-time players to serious competitors.
A nationwide foundation where college padel clubs grow, learn, and compete together.
We're building the infrastructure — courts, coaching, governance, and competition — so that any college club, anywhere in the country, has everything it needs to thrive in both recreational and competitive padel.
No campus courts required. Students play at the country's best padel facilities through our operator network.
Club identity, campus rivalry, and shared competition — the social bonds that make sport stick for life.
Structured coaching, WPR rankings, and a clear competitive ladder from club play to the national Playoffs.
NIL deals, pro honorary captains, and a direct pathway to the PPL — for those who want to take it further.
On a national scale, the United States lacks organized padel competition at the university and college level. Tournament organizers are currently focused on the professional level — selling team franchises, expanding viewership, and securing sponsorship revenue.
Padel club operators are primarily focused on their own growth — gaining market share in their respective cities. Universities and colleges, with few exceptions, have little to no padel infrastructure.
"In the absence of padel courts across U.S. campuses, America's top operators must unite to create the CPL."
To accelerate growth, CPL partners with the leading U.S.-based operators, combining forces to deliver nationwide scale, broader access, and top-of-the-line coaching — ensuring the league becomes a cornerstone for padel's expansion across the country.
A first-of-its-kind competitive platform owned by America's leading padel operators. Private, non-NCAA-sanctioned, providing real organized competition for student-athletes.
A unique marketing opportunity to expose and educate students on the sport through channels that are sticky, fun, and promote competitive and recreational play at every campus.
Rules, regulations, and governing bylaws of the CPL. Non-varsity conferences structured geographically, with eligibility rules, national rankings, and championship tournaments.
Each operator assigns a team member to serve as a CPL liaison, managing court allocations for university tryouts, team practices, state playoff games, and inter-state matches.
Identify and pair operator clubs to onboard 10–20 nearby universities. Approach each institution with a tailored value proposition and subsidized participation fees.
As the CPL grows, universities gain revenue potential through academic development funds. Players can engage in NIL deals and scholarship opportunities flow back into schools.
The CPL establishes a seamless club offering that provides a unique opportunity to participate in the fastest-growing sport globally — at the top operators' facilities, with reserved court time and world-class coaching.
| Annual athlete participation | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| CPL initial subsidy | Full offset |
| Travel & tournament funding | Alumni + sponsors + fundraisers |
| Coaching & court time | CPL offset as league grows |
| NIL opportunities | Available to all players |
The inaugural CPL Playoffs — stacked alongside the PPL Finals in Miami — is the defining moment for college padel in America. 20 college teams. $45K prize pool. Three days of bracket play co-located with the pros.
20 teams compete in group stage and Round of 16. Clutch App on-court cameras capture all play. Results feed into WPR seeding for the Finals bracket.
Quarterfinals, Semis, and Championship at the PPL Finals venue. Shared pro-event audience creates massive exposure for college players and the CPL brand.
Each partner owns a critical pillar — from court operations and live-streaming to team registration and professional co-branding.
CPL's 6 core operators each host a local tryout. Top performers represent their region at the Playoffs.
Additional operators sign on via 0.40/USPA as certified Host Clubs — offering subsidized court time and coaching, then nominating their best pair.
In PPL markets, CPL assigns a pro player as Honorary Captain of the local college team. Players attend a practice session, wear the college kit, and create content around the partnership.
Clutch App captures honorary captain practice sessions. Short-form clips distributed across CPL, PPL, and player social channels — showing pro players invested in growing the college game.
Voting members from Pioneer Operators (PPL), plus observer members providing governance and strategic oversight of the league.
CEO · COO · 4 Partnership & Sponsorship leads. Legal, Marketing, Accounting, and Technology are outsourced for lean operations.
League Director, Tournament Coordinators, Referees, Staff & Volunteers, Commentators, and Video & Photography teams.
Each founding operator assigns a dedicated coordinator to manage court allocations, tryouts, practice schedules, and tournament logistics.
Club coaches, team captains, and faculty advisors at each participating university ensuring smooth day-to-day league operations.
Strategic collaboration with the Premier Padel League for tournament programming, event execution infrastructure, and the professional feeder pathway.
Whether you're a university, an operator, a sponsor, or a student athlete — the CPL has a place for you. Your information will be shared with the USPA to connect you with the right resources and get you registered for the 2026 season.
Your information will be shared with the USPA collegiate network and the CPL team. We'll never sell your data or spam you.