WEST BOYLSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, August 27, 2026 — College pickleball's fastest-rising programs are heading to West Boylston. On September 26-27, 2026, the National Collegiate Pickleball Association (NCPA) brings the Massachusetts Regional Championship to RT.12 Pickle — 20 to 30 universities and roughly 300 collegiate athletes competing across two days, with bids to the NCPA National Championship on the line.

Twelve bids will be decided at RT.12 Pickle. Where a team finishes determines which division it enters at Nationals, and every match swings national ranking points that follow these programs all season. Expect packed courts, student sections, and matches that come down to the last point.

The event is part of the NCPA Tour presented by VAIR, a 14-stop national season ending at the NCPA National Championship in Virginia Beach in April 2027. NCPA spans 150 universities and more than 5,000 athletes and has awarded over $100,000 in prize money across the season. Matches are broadcast on PickleTV and on YouTube at @ncpapickleball.

"College pickleball is growing faster than any avenue in pickleball, and we're still at the very beginning of it. Bringing the Massachusetts Regional Championship to RT.12 Pickle in West Boylston is exactly the kind of stage these athletes deserve. We'll see you there."
— Noah Suemnick, Founder & CEO, National Collegiate Pickleball Association

"Hosting the NCPA event at RT.12 Pickle is an exciting opportunity to showcase the sport to the next generation of athletes and introduce college students to a growing, energetic community. As the sport continues to trend younger, we’re excited to bring that energy to the Central Massachusetts area, connect with younger generations, and inspire more students and athletes to get involved and help shape the future of the sport.”
— Ben Minsk, Founder & CEO, RT.12 Pickle

RT.12 Pickle is an NCPA Preferred Venue.

HOW TO WATCH
Watch free online: every featured court streams on YouTube at @ncpapickleball.

Come in person: RT.12 Pickle, 184 West Boylston St. West Boylston, MA. Spectator entry is $10 per day — walk up, no advance ticket needed.

Schedule and competing universities: ncpaofficial.com/collegiate-tour — full weekend schedule, exact start times, and every university in the field.

More about NCPA: ncpaofficial.com · Instagram @ncpapickleball

We can't wait to see you all there. This is just the beginning. God is good.

ABOUT NCPA — The National Collegiate Pickleball Association is the governing body for college pickleball in the United States. Founded in 2023, NCPA spans 150 universities and more than 5,000 athletes, operates a 14-event national tour broadcast on PickleTV and YouTube, and has awarded over $100,000 in prize money across the season. ncpaofficial.com · Instagram @ncpapickleball

ABOUT RT.12 PICKLE — NCPA PREFERRED VENUE — Founded in 2024, RT.12 Pickle is Central Massachusetts’ premier indoor pickleball destination, located in West Boylston, just minutes from downtown Worcester. Built around the belief that pickleball is about more than the game itself, RT.12 Pickle brings together competition, connection, and community in a welcoming, high-energy environment. With nine individually fenced, climate-controlled courts and a dedicated full-size dinking court, RT.12 Pickle offers year-round opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels. From open play and social leagues to clinics, private and semi-private lessons, tournaments, and private court rentals, there’s a place for everyone on and off the court. www.rt12pickle.com