The PPA Tour will hold events in Australia, India, Canada, Asia, and Europe in 2025, giving local players an opportunity to compete against the top-ranked players in the league.
The United Pickleball Association (UPA), the organization that operates MLP and PPA Tour, announced its UPA International Championship Series that will bring many top players to new territories abroad.
The Series offers a platform for competition across continents, culminating at the World Championships in Dallas in November, 2025.
Top athletes from each region will join many of the top PPA Tour professionals and hundreds of local amateurs at each stop.
"The events will also bring many of the 150+ best pro players in the world, who play exclusively with the UPA, into these regions to compete in the world’s first top-tier global pickleball tour," an UPA announcement says.
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Each of these regional operating partners will host PPA Tour-sanctioned events that offer PPA Tour ranking points.
The allocation of global PPA Tour ranking points also offers a pathway for pickleball athletes from all over the world to compete at the highest level, according to the announcement.
UPA International Championship Series Schedule
Australia Pickleball Open
Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29-Feb. 2
The inaugural international event kicks off the series in late January, hosted by PPA Tour Australia.
India Pickleball Open
Mumbai, India, Feb. 5-9
Following Melbourne, the series moves to Mumbai, India, hosted by PPA Tour India.
Canada Pickleball Open
Toronto, Canada in September (dates TBA)
Pro pickleball heads to the Great White North.
Asia Pickleball Open
Specific locations TBA in October (dates also TBA)
The third event in October expands the series' reach and participation within Asia, with exact location to be announced, hosted by PPA Tour Asia.
Europe Pickleball Open
Specific locations TBA in October (dates also TBA)
The fourth event is scheduled for October at a European venue yet to be announced
UPA World Championships
Dallas, TX, USA in November (dates TBA)
The third consecutive year of pickleball festivities will welcome athletes from all over the world and celebrate the best the sport has to offer.
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In addition to the launch of the PPA International Series, future plans include Major League Pickleball’s co-ed team league format and brand continuing its global expansion. More details to be announced soon.
