Collegiate Padel

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 USA Padel 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 have courts on campus, that won’t stop the momentum. Through partnerships with local padel clubs, Collegiate Padel helps student organizations secure court time, foster community development, and grow the game one campus at a time.

As part of the USA Padel’s goal of supporting all levels of padel, the USA Padel is a member of

  • NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation.
  • UNIUSA. The official representatives of the USA at the FISU World University Games.  
Collegiate Padel

What Is Collegiate Padel?

USA Collegiate Padel unites university and college padel clubs nationwide in an 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 USA Padel

Grow leadership skills by running student-led clubs and events

Create lifelong friendships through the game

Compete in Regional, National, and International Competitions

Collegiate Padel Club Membership

Free for all registered university or college padel clubs. Includes:

  • Listing in the National Collegiate Padel Directory
  • Access to club development toolkits and marketing templates
  • Support from the USA Padel to connect with local padel clubs to host events
  • Networking opportunities with collegiate padel clubs across the country
  • Eligibility to host USA Padel events and participate in regional festivals and tournaments
  • Access to leadership and volunteer resources for student officers
  • Eligibility for club funding programs and training workshops
Funding Grants

Collegiate Padel Clubs that register 25 or more USA Padel Individual Members qualify for up to $250 annually in USA Padel Club Growth Grants, supporting:

  • Equipment purchases and court fees
  • Campus-based events and tournaments
  • Social mixers, open houses, and recruitment drives
Student Membership

USA Padel Adult Membership is offered to all members of a Collegiate Padel Club for $10. Usually $50. Benefits:

  • Access to play in USA Padel Tournaments, WPR Circuit, and National Padel Leagues.
  • Exclusive discounts, including 15% off Nox,15% off purchases at Racket Central, and much more
  • Padel education from Padelmba
  • Access to exclusive student-only tournaments, including Regional and National Championships
  • Networking and mentorship opportunities through USA Collegiate Padel
  • This is not required for a club to join the USA Collegiate Padel
Upcoming Tournaments
  • Regional Festivals. Fall 2026
  • Collegiate Padel National Championships. (Pairs and Team). May 2027.
  • FISU World University Championships of Padel. Malaga, Spain. July 2026.
  • Entire USA Padel Tournament Calendar

Next Steps

1. Form or Register Your Club

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 USA Padel. If you’d like support on this, including connections with other clubs that have successfully formed, or an official letter from the USA Padel, please contact info@padelusa.org

2. Join the USA Padel ($0)

Complete your USA Padel 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.

3. Connect Locally & Regionally

The USA Padel will help connect you with nearby Collegiate Padel Clubs, as well as USA Padel Member Clubs, to help you play more, share best practices, and organize your club.

4. Grow Your Community

Utilize USA Padel support to expand your membership, secure funding, and enhance your presence.

Sign Up Today and Become Part of the USPA Community