The Georgia College Super Regional took place on 28–29 March at the Atlanta National Pickleball Club in Alpharetta, United States, bringing together top collegiate teams in one of the largest events on the DUPR College Pickleball Tour. The tournament marked the fourth edition of the Georgia Super Regional and stood as the second-largest Super Regional in tour history.
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) continued its dominant run, remaining the only program with a perfect record at Super Regionals. Having previously won events in Florida between 2023 and 2024, FAU extended its streak into the 2025–26 season with another strong performance in Georgia.
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The event also saw a strong showing from Southeastern Conference (SEC) schools. Alabama reached its first Super Regional final after defeating Auburn in the semi-finals, while the University of Georgia and the University of Florida advanced to the quarter-finals, underlining the growing depth in collegiate pickleball.
There were notable returns and upsets during the competition. Florida International University (FIU) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) competed in their first DUPR College Pickleball Tour event since 2023 and made an immediate impact. FIU registered one of the standout results by defeating No. 2nd seed UAE in group play. Both FIU and ERAU secured bids to The Nationals following their performances.
The tournament also highlighted the importance of squad depth. LSU’s fourth team and Auburn’s third team both exceeded expectations, finishing 2–1 in group play and placing higher than other teams from their respective institutions.
Saturday’s group stage progressed efficiently, with only three of the 64 matches going to a deciding dream breaker. Most contests were settled in straight games, allowing the schedule to run smoothly while maintaining competitive intensity.
The competition also featured participation from four high school teams, reflecting the strengthening pathway between junior and collegiate pickleball.
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With one week remaining before The Nationals, teams are now expected to shift focus to final preparations, including refining line-ups and building momentum for what is set to be the largest college pickleball event to date.
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(Written by Evince Das)
