The United States now has a national college padel league. The College Padel League (CPL) launched this week, giving American students an organized way to play and compete on campus
The league was created by Pro Padel League together with five US club operators: Ultra Padel in Miami, Padel 39 in Austin and Dallas, Epic Padel in Charlotte, Milwaukee and Richmond, Padel N9ne in San Diego, and Bay Padel in San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles. Each school is paired with its nearest operator for court time and coaching. More than 20 universities are on board at launch, with a goal of 40 or more by the end of the first season
Students found and run each club themselves, while CPL provides governance, sponsorship and season-planning support. The league is open to all skill levels, and no previous padel experience is required. Players earn World Padel Rating points for their matches and can take part in NIL opportunities through the league's sponsor network
The season ends with the CPL Playoffs on December 3–5 in Miami, held alongside the Pro Padel League Finals. Up to 20 college teams with eight-player rosters will compete for a $20,000 prize pool, earning their places through local qualifying events run by the operators
The playoffs are planned over three days: group play in four groups of five teams, then quarter-finals and semi-finals at Ultra Padel, and the championship at the Pro Padel League Finals venue. More details on the league, its structure and registration are available on the official College Padel League website
