Building Community. Connecting Campuses. Growing the Game.
Padel isn’t just a sport, it’s a community. Across U.S. campuses, students are discovering padel as a fun, fast, and social way to stay active, meet new people, and build something meaningful together.
The United States Padel Association (USPA) launched Collegiate Padel to nurture that growing movement, helping students start clubs, connect across campuses, and build a national network that celebrates the spirit of padel.
While few universities yet have courts on campus, that won’t stop the momentum. Through partnerships with local padel clubs, USPA Collegiate Padel helps student organizations secure court time, foster community development, and grow the game one campus at a time.
As part of the USPA’s goal of supporting all levels of padel, the USPA is a member of NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, and UNIUSA. The official represntatives of the USA at the FISU World University Games. Â
USPA Collegiate Padel unites university and college padel clubs nationwide under one inclusive community. It’s about more than matches or results; it’s about bringing students together through padel and celebrating teamwork, diversity, and fun on court.
Through Collegiate Padel, students can:
Build local and regional connections with other universities
Host and join friendly tournaments
Access support, resources, and recognition from the USPA
Grow leadership skills by running student-led clubs and events
Create lifelong friendships through the game
Compete in Regional, National, and International Competitions
Free for all registered university or college padel clubs. Includes:
Clubs that register 25 or more student members qualify for USPA Club Growth Grants, supporting:
$10 Annual Student USPA Membership
Official USPA membership benefits:
Begin the process to register your padel club as an official student organization at your university or college. We know it can take some time to be approved; however, as soon as you’ve begun the process, your Collegiate Padel Club is eligible to join the USPA.
Complete your USPA Member Club Application here
Your club will be listed in the National Collegiate Padel Directory, and you will begin to gain access to member resources.
The USPA will help connect you with nearby Collegiate Padel Clubs, as well as USPA Member Clubs, to help you play more, share best practices, and organize your club.
Utilize USPA support to expand your membership, secure funding, and enhance your presence.
