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8 Improv Teams. 4 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.

Nine 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.  

The Schools

TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

THE TEAMS/SCHEDULE

March 6th at 7 PM: TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

March 13th at 7PM: TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

March 20th at 7PM: TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

March 27th at 7 PM: TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

 

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

Depending on how many teams sign up to compete, we may add an additional week of preliminary competition, and extend the final championship round to April 3rd at 7 PM

Where:
CSz Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom Street (between Walnut & Chestnut and 20th & 21st)

Running Time:
60-75 minutes

CSz Philadelphia accepts credit cards online and at the Box Office. Sorry, we no longer accept slightly used togas.

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Photos

These are photos from past challenges. Enjoy!

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