More than 500 players from across Georgia will compete this weekend as the 2026 USTA Georgia Tri-Level State Championship comes to Cooper Creek Tennis Center in Columbus, August 7–9.
The three-day championship brings together some of the state’s top league teams for an exciting weekend of competition, camaraderie, and community. Hosted on Cooper Creek’s renowned clay courts, players will compete for state titles while representing their local leagues and communities.
A Unique League Format
Tri-Level League Tennis offers a fun twist on traditional team competition by bringing together players of different National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) levels on the same team.
Each team features three lines of gender doubles, with each consecutive court increasing by a 0.5 NTRP level. For example, a team in the 2.5–3.5 division fields players at the 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5 levels. Teams consist of 6–15 players, creating opportunities for a wide range of competitors to contribute throughout the weekend.
Championship divisions include:
- Men’s & Women’s 18 & Over: 2.5–3.5, 3.0–4.0, and 3.5–4.5
- Men’s & Women’s 40 & Over: 3.0–4.0 and 3.5–4.5
- Men’s & Women’s 55 & Over: 3.0–4.0
Throughout the tournament, players can stay informed with schedules, scores, and important announcements through the official USTA Georgia League State Championship App.
Celebrating Tennis in Our Parks
This year’s championship also shines a spotlight on the important role public parks play in growing the game of tennis.
Cooper Creek Tennis Center is an outstanding example of how public facilities serve as gathering places where people of all ages and skill levels can play, compete, and build lasting friendships. Across the country, more than 70% of tennis is played in public parks, making facilities like Cooper Creek essential to the health and growth of the sport.
The championship takes place as the USTA celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July alongside the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Together, they recognize the power of public courts to strengthen communities by providing welcoming spaces for recreation, competition, and connection.
Every match played this weekend is a reminder that public parks do more than host tennis—they help create lifelong players, friendships, and memories.
USTA Georgia wishes all participating teams safe travels and the best of luck as they compete for a Tri-Level State Championship in Columbus.
