National Collegiate Pickleball Championship Feb. 27 to March 1 at Arch Pickleball

Amazon Prime and PickleTV will carry live coverage when the National Collegiate Pickleball Championship comes to Arch Pickleball in Bridgeton, Missouri, Feb. 27 through March 1, 2026. NCPA lists a field of the “Top 64 universities” competing for more than $60,000 in prize money, and organizers say fans unable to attend can stream matches online.

NCPA promotional material frames the event as a milestone for the college game. “This year’s National Championship marks a major milestone for collegiate pickleball, with Amazon Prime and PickleTV partnering to showcase the nation’s top collegiate talent through live national broadcasts.” The organization also uses the standard promotional line: “The fastest-growing sport in America meets the next generation of elite athletes as the National Collegiate Pickleball Championship returns February 27–March 1 at Arch Pickleball in St. Louis. Fans are invited to watch live via Amazon Prime, or attend in person and experience three days of high-energy competition, school pride, and championship-level play.”

Arch Pickleball’s address for attendees and press is listed as 11333 Blake Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044. NCPA encourages local attendance in its event copy: “Local spectators are encouraged to attend and witness the sport’s rising stars live at Arch Pickleball, where fast-paced action, electric crowds, and championship moments will unfold throughout the weekend.” JOOLA is named as the Official Ball Sponsor for the event, with organizers saying JOOLA will supply professional-grade balls for competition.

Broadcast logistics in the promotional materials direct viewers to the NCPA homepage. “Live streaming is available on Amazon Prime and PickleTV. Use the ‘watch live’ link on the NCPA homepage to stream.” NCPA’s event impact panel on its site also lists several numeric indicators including “2-3,” “8+,” “2M+ Broadcast Reach,” and “$60K+ Prize Money,” though the page layout presents those numbers in a compact, somewhat ambiguous format.

Beyond the national championship, NCPA’s site lists its 3-day premier event programming and other initiatives by name: “Collegiate Fundraising Tournaments, Public-entry tournaments hosted by universities to raise funds for their programs, expanding reach into the broader pickleball community,” and “NCPA Conference Events, Local head-to-head matchups featuring over 100 schools competing in their regional conferences throughout the season.” The site also shows 2025-26 regional championship venues and dates including The Picklr Noblesville - Indiana - Oct 4–5; Club Pickleball Orem - Utah - Oct 11–12; Barnes Tennis Center - California - Oct 18–19; Virginia Beach Venue - Virginia - Oct 25–26; Pickleball at Oasis - Texas - Nov 8–9; and The Hub Jacksonville - Florida - Nov 15–16.

Venue partners and locations that want to host future NCPA events are given a clear contact path. The site instructs: “Email us at ncpa.official.contact@gmail.com with the following information: Subject Line: Venue Partnership with NCPA Please Include: Number of Indoor Courts Number of Outdoor Courts City/State Location Number of Available Coaches We will respond within 3-5 business days to discuss partnership opportunities.” The site lists benefits for hosts under Revenue Generation, Marketing Exposure, Community Impact, and Long-term Growth.

Expect three days of tightly scheduled collegiate draws, national streaming windows on Amazon Prime and PickleTV, and a $60,000+ prize pool at Arch Pickleball, with final field and prize breakdown details to be confirmed by NCPA in advance of the Feb. 27 start.