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D-III College Ultimate Frisbee Championship Takes Over Waukegan This Weekend

D-III College Ultimate Frisbee Championship 2026 brings college teams to Waukegan for three days of competition at the Greg Petry SportsPark.

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Regional Showdown Attracts Teams From Across The Country

A major college ultimate frisbee championship is taking over Waukegan this weekend, drawing teams from across the nation to compete at the Greg Petry SportsPark.

The D-III College Championships 2026 runs from May 16 through May 18 at the venue located on West Beach Road in Waukegan, Illinois.

The event features both men's and women's divisions in the D-III category, with multiple rounds of pool play, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals scheduled throughout the weekend.

Live Action Underway As Pool Play Commences

Live matches are currently being broadcast as the championship kicks off. Multiple games are scheduled for today, including women's and men's pool play matchups.

The competition includes showcase matches and all-access games, giving fans and viewers opportunities to watch the action unfold.

College-Level Competition Brings Attention To Waukegan Sports Park

The Greg Petry SportsPark is hosting the prestigious event, bringing college-level ultimate frisbee competition to the Lake County community.

Teams from across the country have traveled to Waukegan for the championship, making it a significant sporting event for the region.

The three-day event will feature numerous rounds of competition, culminating in championship finals on the final day of the tournament.

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