Forget grinding weekend-long college tournaments to split gas money or airfare.

We’re bringing the nation’s best college pickleball players together in Austin, Texas, the Capital of Pickleball, for an event that’s bigger, louder, and more rewarding than any college tournament you’ve played before. And, it’s all happening in one day.

!! 1st place will receive a bid to the 2025-26 Collegiate National Championship in April.

Why You’ll Want to Be Here

National Stage: This isn’t a Texas regional competition. This is where college teams from across the country collide. East Coast, West Coast, Midwest. Everyone’s in play, getting reps in before the PPA Collegiate World Championships in Dallas. Games begin at 8am on Saturday morning. If you are flying into town Friday night, let us know and we will coordinate bookings with our preferred hotel partners locally.
On-Site Scouting from Pro Coaches: Our Ranchers Academy Coaches and Texas Ranchers Coaching Staff will be on-site looking into the next generation of talented pickleball players. This is a chance to make your mark.
Achievable Bracket: We guarantee three matches of pool play before the single-game elimination kicks off, and the top two teams from pools of four will advance. Every team attending has a strong chance of playing into the afternoon, if they perform well.
Growing Tradition: This is where collegiate legends are made and pickleball rivalries begin. Not to mention the big cash prizes for those who podium.
Elevated Atmosphere: The Austin Pickle Ranch, where the Texas Ranchers play, is known as one of the premier pickleball venues in the United States, and they’re hosting a party. Even if you get eliminated from the field, you will want to stick around and experience this one-of-a-kind experience.

Who Should Sign Up

Colleges ready to represent on a national stage. Programs who bring multiple teams also receive discounted, bundled pricing.
Teams that are tired of the same-old tour stop routine. This is going to be a fun single-day event that you won’t want to miss.
Players who want to compete and have fun at the same time. It will be loud and fun, in the true spirit of college pickleball.

Be Part of the Start

Spots are limited. Teams are flying in from everywhere. If you want to be a part of the inaugural College DropOut Series, now’s the time to sign up.