2026 College Championships
REGIONAL BIDS
Qualifiers
GET YOUR PASSES
Tickets
Day Pass
$15
Single day access to all fields and spectator areas. Purchase online and save $5 vs. on site admissions.
*Children 12 and under are free.
Best Value
4-Day Pass
$45
The full championship experience. Save $15 and get access to all four days.
*Children 12 and under are free.
On Site Admissions
$20
Same day admissions purchased on site will be $20 per person, per day. Purchase online in advance to save!
*Children 12 and under are free.
GETTING TO MERCYHEALTH SPORTSCORE TWO
Travel & Accommodations
Everything you need to plan your trip to Rockford, including directions, venue details, local area hotels, dining, attractions and more!
VENUE
MercyHealth Sportscore Two
8800 E. Riverside Blvd.
Loves Park, IL 61111
No Dogs Allowed On Site
HOTELS
Looking for a place to stay in Rockford or nearby? You can find all your housing information for the 2026 College Championships right here.
Book early to guarantee event rates.
DIRECTIONS BY AIR
RFD — Chicago Rockford (10 mi)
MSN — Dane County Regional (69 mi)
MKE — Mitchell International (85 mi)
ORD — O’Hare International (75 mi)
MDW — Chicago Midway (95 mi)
DIRECTIONS BY CAR
Off I-90 take exit 12 for E Riverside Blvd. Head east to Paladin Pkwy. Ample parking available on site.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION
Discover the best things to do in the Rockford area, from scenic outdoor adventures and award-winning gardens to family-friendly attractions, local dining and events.
HOW TO WATCH
Watch
Live coverage of both championship games will be available on ESPNU, the official broadcast partner of the 2026 USA Ultimate College Championships.
Access more than 60 games with live coverage of pool play, pre-quarters, quarterfinals and semifinals on Ultiworld.com, the official livestreaming partner of the USA Ultimate College Championships.
Watch free livestreams of select games on the Ultiworld YouTube channel.
LATEST NEWS
News
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2026 College Final Regular Season Rankings and Nationals Bid Allocation Released
Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 3, 2026) – Today USA Ultimate released the final rankings for the 2026 College regular season.…
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2027 U-24 Worlds Player Applications Now Open
Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 2, 2026) — USA Ultimate has opened the application process for athletes interested in trying out…
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Callahan Award Nominations Open
Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 31, 2026) – Today USA Ultimate, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in…
VIDEO
Championship Highlights
2025 USA Ultimate D-I College Championships: Finals Highlights
2025 USA Ultimate D-I College Championships: Bracket Highlights
2025 College Championships: Pool Play Highlights
2025 WFDF World U-24 Championships: Team USA Finals Highlights
2025 WFDF World U-24 Championships: Team USA Pool Play Highlights
2025 College Championships, Men’s Final: Colorado vs. Carleton College
2025 College Championships, Women’s Final: Carleton College vs. British Columbia
MEDIA
Media Information
To request a media credential and review USA Ultimate’s media guidelines, including those related to photography and video, visit USA Ultimate’s Media Services page.
PAST CHAMPIONS
History
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Score | Location | Spirit Award Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Carleton | Colorado | 15-12 | Burlington, WA | Washington University |
| 2024 | Brown | Cal Poly | 15-11 | Madison, WI | Cal Poly |
| 2023 | North Carolina | Massachusetts | 15-12 | Mason, OH | Georgia |
| 2022 | North Carolina | Brown | 15-10 | Milwaukee, WI | North Carolina State |
| 2021 | North Carolina | Georgia | 15-11 | Norco, CA | Georgia |
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Score | Location | Spirit Award Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | British Columbia | Carleton | 14-13 | Burlington, WA | Victoria |
| 2024 | North Carolina | Stanford | 15-10 | Madison, WI | Western Washington |
| 2023 | North Carolina | Colorado | 15-8 | Mason, OH | Victoria |
| 2022 | North Carolina | Colorado | 12-11 | Milwaukee, WI | Colorado State |
| 2021 | North Carolina | Washington | 15-6 | Norco, CA | Colorado |
AWARDS
Callahan Award
2026 Callahan Award Timeline
Tuesday, March 31: Nominations Open
Friday, May 1: Nominations Close
Tuesday, May 5: Voting Opens
Tuesday, May 12: Voting Closes
Sunday, May 24: Winners Announced
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