Gwinnett County Hosts Collegiate Pickleball’s Largest-Ever Tournament – Gwinnett Sports Commission

Held April 11-13, 2025 in the City of Peachtree Corners, the tournament showcased pickleball’s explosive growth and confirmed Gwinnett’s status as a premier destination for championship events.

Over 600 student-athletes represented 64 schools from across the country and competed in a dynamic team format for over $40,000 in scholarships. Featuring a mix of men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles matches, the tournament delivered thrilling rallies, tactical intensity, and school spirit from start to finish.

Life Time Peachtree Corners, a state-of-the-art facility with championship-caliber indoor and outdoor courts, fan- and event-friendly amenities, and an electric atmosphere on its Championship court, served as the perfect stage to crown a national champion. Beyond the student-athletes, the facility welcomed hundreds of spectators, coaches, and media members as the buzz around collegiate pickleball grew on-site, around town, and online throughout the weekend.

Highlights included:

• A packed championship Sunday culminated in a Texas showdown for the National Championship where the University of Texas, led by rising star Jack Munro, defeated Texas Christian University to capture the Longhorns’ first title and $15,000 in scholarships for the program’s student-athletes
• Both UT and TCU qualified for Major League Pickleball’s Mid-Season competition, positioning them to be the first collegiate teams to compete at the professional level
• Of collegiate pickleball’s powerhouse “Blue Blood” programs (the University of North Carolina, the University of Virginia, and Utah Tech), only Utah Tech made it to the quarterfinals, illustrating increased parity and competition at the collegiate level
• The Collegiate All-America Teams were announced, honoring the top 24 collegiate players from across the country, and Team East dominated Team West in a 4-0 sweep of the annual East vs. West Game
• Opportunities for student-athletes to connect with national-level coaches; professional athletes (including Parris Todd, who hosted a clinic for 12 lucky student-athletes); and potential sponsors like Reign Storm, Osaka, Frank Works, and Six Zero

The Gwinnett Sports Commission was proud to support the championships, continuing its mission to drive economic development in Georgia’s second most-populous county through elite sporting events.

“Events like this highlight why Gwinnett is ideal for sporting events,” said Adam Young, Sports Sales & Services Manager of the Gwinnett Sports Commission. “We have the facilities, the hospitality, and the location to maximize an event’s potential. Thank you to Life Time Peachtree Corners for hosting, and congratulations to DUPR, the Collegiate Pickleball Tour, and the tournament staff on a milestone for collegiate pickleball. We look forward to continuing our partnership.”

As the 2025 DUPR Collegiate National Championships wrapped with champions crowned and rivalries renewed, one thing was clear—Gwinnett County delivered a weekend of unforgettable action that left a lasting mark on the collegiate pickleball scene.