Previews – NCDA

Zanderthon Throw-Down X Preview

Platteville will be hosting the 10th annual Zanderthon Throw-Down on February 21st. The teams in attendance will be the University of Wisconsin Platteville (UWP), the University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL), the University of Iowa, Winona State University (WSU), University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC), the University of Wisconsin Stout (UWS), University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (UWEC), upcoming Wisconsin schools, and alumni. This weekend will mark one of the biggest events to date for this region and for a lot of players in attendance, this is going to be their first experience playing college dodgeball. Let’s take a look at the teams and the schedule below.

East Coast Dodgeball Cup Preview

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. – The East Coast Dodgeball Cup returns with more parity—and more pressure—than ever before. With Nationals 2026 looming, ECDC is more than just a regional title; it’s a measuring stick. For Maryland, it’s a chance to salvage a winless campaign and spark late-season momentum. For James Madison, it’s an opportunity to defend their crown and reaffirm their place among the NCDA’s elite. For Virginia, it’s a shot to close one of the tightest ranking gaps in the country and seize control of a rivalry that has defined the region over the past two seasons. These three programs enter the weekend with vastly different stakes but the same goal: hoist the East Coast Cup. In a region where overtime thrillers and one-point swings are the norm, every catch, cross, and team throw could decide who carries momentum into the postseason.

South Dodgeball Cup Preview

The South Dodgeball Cup is approaching with 4 teams in attendance (Bama, UNG, GSU, NKU). This year, Northern Kentucky seek to defend the title, North Georgia look for a rematch of last year’s title game, and Alabama and Georgia Southern look to shake up expectations.

Redhawk Classic IV Preview

6 teams will kick off their spring semester this weekend in Miami, OH. Three regions will be represented, and the current #2 and #3 teams in the country will clash. A lot will be learned this weekend in Oxford, so expect close matches and interesting results all throughout the day.

Beast XIII Preview

HARRISONBURG, V.A.—The thirteenth edition of Beast sets the stage for a compelling measuring stick between four teams with postseason ambitions. With Cincinnati and Ohio testing themselves out of region against surging East Coast contenders James Madison and Virginia, every matchup carries implications for rankings, confidence, and momentum heading toward the spring championship push. Style clashes, recent rivalries, and a charged home-court atmosphere promise a weekend that could reshape the national picture.

Women’s Spartan Smackdown Preview

On Saturday, January 31st, Michigan State University (MSU) will be hosting the Spartan Smackdown Women’s tournament! This tournament will see a few new faces like the University of Wisconsin-Platteville team, the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, and the Northern Kentucky University team. It will also be showcasing the reigning women’s no-sting champions, University of Ohio-Akron as well as big-shots and host, Michigan State University. This tournament will help solidify the positions of the women’s teams while also helping the rookies get a feel for the current league atmosphere leading up to nationals. Let’s hope our rookie teams can turn some heads while our veteran teams provide an invaluable example of what a team can become.

Hawkeye State Showdown Preview

This tournament will be a huge accomplishment for the Central Region as it officially debuts the University of Iowa! This event allows the Central region teams like University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP) (and hopefully more teams in the future) to meet up without having to drive so far. Below are the previews and the schedule for this event!

Rosen Bowl II Preview

This tournament, being hosted on the 22nd of November, 2025, will be a double header between UW-Stout and UW-Eau Claire at UW-Stout (UWEC and UWS respectively). Both teams will have a relatively short reprise from the tournament setting as both teams attended the Pioneer Classic VI just two weeks prior but were unable to play each other. Below is the schedule for the day and a brief preview of each team.

Dr. Peter Broe Classic IV Preview

This Sunday in Kalamazoo, Western Michigan will host the fourth Dr. Peter Broe Classic. In attendance will be a mix of title contenders, up-and-coming clubs, and out of region teams. The day will include some intriguing matchups and opportunities for various teams to head into Thanksgiving with some serious momentum. The tournament will be broadcast live the the NCDA Dodgeball YouTube Channel. Here is the schedule of games for the event:

Below is a breakdown of each participating team, followed by some marquee matchups to watch.

Cavalier Clash IV Recap

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The fourth Cavalier Clash lived up to its billing, delivering a weekend of statement victories, breakout performances, and reshuffled regional power dynamics. With the East Coast Dodgeball scene heating up, all three squads left Charlottesville with plenty to build on, though some left with more answers than others.

Cavalier Clash IV

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The fourth edition of the Cavalier Clash comes to Charlottesville as three teams on much different trajectories will take the court. JMU enters as the favorite, riding momentum from a dominant start and a top-10 national ranking. UVA looks to make a statement with its full roster finally back in action, while Maryland aims to turn close losses into breakthrough wins. With every team eager to prove something, Charlottesville is set for a weekend of high-intensity, high-stakes dodgeball.

John Betters Bobcat Bonanza IV Preview

Ten of the collegiate dodgeball’s finest will converge in southeast Ohio this Saturday in what is billed as the tournament of the season to this point. Eight of the nation’s top-ten teams will be in attendance, and the schedule is lined with juggernauts squaring off for the first time this season. Four regions will be represented in Athens, offering fans a rare first-semester preview of matchups typically reserved for nationals. Let’s take a look at the programs and bouts that will invade Ohio University and put on a first-class show.

Pioneer Classic Preview

On November 8th, 2025, UW-Platteville will be hosting one of their two home tournaments, the Pioneer Classic and it will be the sixth iteration. This tournament will be bigger than past years with University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) University of Wisconsin-Stout (UWS) and University of Eau Claire (UWEC) joining the alumni team. In addition to the NCDA games, there will be an official Women’s No-Sting game between UWP A and the UIUC women as well as an unofficial match between UWP B and a mixed team. Below is the schedule for the event followed by what can be expected.

Pink Out X Preview

As the temperature starts to drop outside, NCDA Dodgeball is heating up with multiple marquee tournaments still on the docket for the first semester. Four regions will be represented this weekend as some of the nation’s best converge in Akron, Ohio, for the 10th edition of the Pink Out tournament, hosted by the University of Akron. An array of teams, some looking to make statements, and some trying to break into the win column, will bring their best and look to continue the exciting start to the 2025-26 campaign.

South Oak Showdown Preview

The 2025–2026 National Collegiate Dodgeball Association season is in full swing, with many teams gearing up for their second tournament of the young campaign. Four of the league’s strongest programs will meet in Oxford, Ohio, for the South Oak Showdown on Saturday, October 18. The event promises plenty of fireworks and storylines to follow, including yet another rematch of last year’s national championship game. Let’s take a look at each team making the trip to southwest Ohio and their thoughts on the matches ahead.