NIRSA Pickleball
In partnership with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), Selkirk Sport, and USA Pickleball
2025-2026 Pickleball Schedule
October 25-26, APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier at the Flying Pickle in Boise, Idaho
November 8-9, APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier (held alongside the APP Phoenix Open) at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona
November 15-16, APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier at the Chicken N Pickle in Thornton, Colorado
November 22-23, APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier at the Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park, Kansas
January 10-11, APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier at The Courts in Cape Coral, Florida
January 24-25, APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier at the Chicken N Pickle in Webster, TX
January 31-February 1, APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier at the Pickleball Kingdom in Hamilton, NJ
March 6-8, APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships at The Courts in Cape Coral, FL
Frequently Asked Questions
The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series is a NIRSA Championship Series platform for college pickleball players looking to compete against other college players and teams in a highly competitive and high-energy environment. The series is made up of seven team qualifiers and the APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships and features $85,000 in prize money.
The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series is the only college tour officially sanctioned by the sport’s governing body, USA Pickleball.
In order to compete in the Team Finals at the APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships in March 2026, teams must be a top finisher in a qualifier. The APP Selkirk College Championships also features an Individual Championships that is open to all players (no qualifying necessary) and crowns champions in Women’s and Men’s Singles, Women’s and Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
Our four organizations are collaborating to grow pickleball at collegiate level nationwide through a robust competition platform, funding, equipment, education, and exposure.
- Competition Platform: The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series gives college clubs a chance to compete against other colleges in a highly competitive and high-energy environment and offers exposure and prize money to its participants. To learn more, visit www.theapp.global.
- Funding & Equipment: The USA Pickleball Serves Grant Program is invested in supporting schools that grow the game of pickleball. USAP offers two grants to organizations and schools: Grow the Game Grant and Play It Forward Grant.
- Education: Whether your school has an established club or is looking to start a club, USA Pickleball has education and resources to help, including best practices, budget planners, sample bylaws, and more. Add your club and connect with other clubs across the country with the National Collegiate Club Directory. To access these resources, visit USA Pickleball.
- Exposure: Live coverage from the 2026 APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships will air on Selkirk Pickleball TV alongside APPTV on YouTube. With more than 1,000,000 monthly views, Selkirk TV provides significant exposure for college pickleball and its top players. Selkirk will also offer sponsorships to top performing teams and players.
The APP also offers professional development opportunities for NIRSA members throughout the year across a variety of disciplines: operations, tournament management, officiating, marketing, and more. Details coming soon on how you can get involved!
The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series follows NIRSA Player Eligibility Requirements.
Given the APP Selkirk Collegiate Series is officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball, all players must have a USA Pickleball membership to compete. The Challenger Membership is just $12 a year . For more information on USAP membership, visit here.
To register, visit the APP website.
To learn more about the APP, competition format, and event schedule, visit www.theapp.global.
To learn more about USA Pickleball and how it supports college programs, visit www.usapickleball.com.
To learn more about Selkirk Sport and its products, visit www.selkirk.com.
Under the NIRSA Championship Series umbrella in partnership with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), Selkirk Sport, and USA Pickleball, new collegiate pickleball opportunities are launching at campuses across North America. Learn more >
Need more information?
Questions about Pickleball can be directed to the NIRSA Director of National Sport Programs, Nicole Jackson.