Padel's
College Era
Begins.
Organized, competitive padel comes to American campuses — built by the country's premier operators, and kicking off with the CPL Playoffs 2026 in Miami.
Built for the
Next Generation.
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.
Access
No campus courts required. Students play at the country's best padel facilities through our operator network.
Community
Club identity, campus rivalry, and shared competition — the social bonds that make sport stick for life.
Development
Structured coaching, WPR rankings, and a clear competitive ladder from club play to the national Playoffs.
Opportunity
NIL deals, pro honorary captains, and a direct pathway to the PPL — for those who want to take it further.
A Wicked
Problem.
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."
The 6 Pioneers.
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.
Founding
Operators.
Built to
Last.
Launch
- Incorporate CPL entity
- Onboard 10 university partnerships
- Establish club infrastructure
- First CPL Tournament — December 2026 · 20 teams · 8 players per team
- Launch social + press release
- Raise $4M Series A
Expand
- Expand to 40 schools
- Local, Regional & National Championships
- Secure media & sponsorships
- Title sponsors + ticketing + merch
- Rankings + social IP assets
Dominate
- Expand to 60+ schools
- Apply for NCAA Emerging Sport
- Align with USPA / National Governing Body
- Broadcast + streaming deals
- Feeder system to PPL & Hexagon Cup
Conference
Map.
The Pitch
to 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 |
University Benefits
- Access to the world's fastest-growing racquet sport — no campus infrastructure required
- Subsidized fees at launch — CPL covers participation costs to accelerate growth
- Revenue potential through academic development funds as the league matures
- Student engagement, community building, and cross-campus rivalry
- Path to varsity status and NCAA Emerging Sport designation in Phase 3
- Connection to PPL professional circuit as a talent feeder system
Miami.
December 3–6.
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.
Two-Phase Bracket
Ultra Padel — Miami Magic City
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.
Miami — Stacked with PPL Finals
Quarterfinals, Semis, and Championship at the PPL Finals venue. Shared pro-event audience creates massive exposure for college players and the CPL brand.
Five Organizations. One Event.
Each partner owns a critical pillar — from court operations and live-streaming to team registration and professional co-branding.
How 20 Teams Earn Their Spots
Partner Operator Mini-Tournaments
CPL's 6 core operators each host a local tryout. Top performers represent their region at the Playoffs.
Open Host Club Network
Additional operators sign on via 0.40/USPA as certified Host Clubs — offering subsidized court time and coaching, then nominating their best pair.
- ✓ Listed as Official CPL Host Club
- ✓ Court time subsidy framework
- ✓ Access to CPL coaching resources
- ✓ Co-branded CPL marketing
- ✓ Pathway to Playoffs qualification
From First Contact to Registered Team
PPL Honorary Captains
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.
"Pro Meets Campus" Campaign
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.
The Team
Behind It.
Board of Directors
Voting members from Pioneer Operators (PPL), plus observer members providing governance and strategic oversight of the league.
Executive Team
CEO · COO · 4 Partnership & Sponsorship leads. Legal, Marketing, Accounting, and Technology are outsourced for lean operations.
Tournament Operations
League Director, Tournament Coordinators, Referees, Staff & Volunteers, Commentators, and Video & Photography teams.
Operator Liaisons
Each founding operator assigns a dedicated coordinator to manage court allocations, tryouts, practice schedules, and tournament logistics.
University Partners
Club coaches, team captains, and faculty advisors at each participating university ensuring smooth day-to-day league operations.
PPL Partnership
Strategic collaboration with the Premier Padel League for tournament programming, event execution infrastructure, and the professional feeder pathway.
Get Involved.
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 info goes to USPA's collegiate network
- → CPL team follows up within 48 hours
- → Get matched with your nearest operator
- → Start your path to the Playoffs
Your information will be shared with the USPA collegiate network and the CPL team. We'll never sell your data or spam you.