DESCRIPTION | SCHEDULE | TICKETS | PHOTOS
Description
12 Improv Teams. 5 Nights. 1 Title.
You don’t have to go to New York or Chicago to experience the future of comedy. You can see it right here in Philadelphia!
CSz Philadelphia - Home of ComedySportz is proud to present the Collegiate Comedy Challenge, an improv comedy competition to determine the funniest college improv team in the Tristate Area for 2026.
Twelve collegiate improv teams have been chosen to perform on our professional stage in front of a live audience. The students showcase their talents through short form or long form styles of improv comedy in a fun, supportive, and competitive tournament.
Let’s meet The Schools
Albright College | Bryn Mawr & Haverford College | Drexel University | Rowan University | Saint Joseph's University | Swarthmore College | Temple University
The College of New Jersey | University of Delaware | University of Maryland College Park | West Chester University
Schedule
Round 1: Friday, March 6th @ 7 PM
Round 2: Friday, March 13th @ 7 PM
Round 3: Friday, March 20th @ 7 PM
Round 4: Friday, March 27th @ 7 PM
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: Friday, April 3rd @ 7 PM
Where:
CSz Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom Street (between Walnut & Chestnut and 20th & 21st)
Running Time:
60 minutes
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THE TEAM LINEUPS
March 6th at 7 PM:
- Rowan University Improfs
- University of Maryland College Park Erasable Inc.
- West Chester University, Deep Dish Pizzazz
March 13th at 7PM:
- TCNJ - The Mixed Signals
- Saint Joseph's University
- University of Delaware - Riot Act
- Albright College Pockets of Purgatory
March 20th at 7PM:
- University of Delaware - The Rubber Chickens
- Bryn Mawr/Haverford– The Lighted Fools
- Drexel University Drexel Football Team
March 27th at 7 PM:
- Temple University, The Parliament
- Swarthmore - Vertigo-go
- WILD CARD
Tickets
Photos
These are photos from past challenges. Enjoy!
