PPA Tour Asia announces events in China, Japan and Malaysia
Last Edited
May 06 2025
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The PPA Tour Asia has announced its first-ever events, with five initial tournaments to be held this summer and fall, the league said in a news release Monday.
The tournaments that have been announced will be held in China, Japan and Malaysia, with more events expected to be added to the calendar soon.
Malaysia will host the opening event in July, while the most prestigious tournament on the schedule will be the China Slam in early October, which is expected to draw several top American pros, Australian pros and Asia's best players.
2025 PPA Tour Asia schedule (more events TBA)
July 3-6: Panas Kuala Lumpur Open (Malaysia)
Aug. 21-24: Hong Kong Open (China)
Aug. 26-31: Sansan Fukuoka Open (Japan)
Oct. 1-5: China Slam (China)
Oct. 9-12: Kuala Lumpur Cup (Malaysia)
"With the launch of the PPA Tour Asia calendar, we're bringing world-class pickleball action to the fastest-growing markets in the sport,” said Kimberly Koh, Managing Director of UPA Asia. “From Malaysia to China, these events will showcase the best talent while creating new opportunities for players and fans across the region. The China Slam is also part of the UPA International Championship Series, creating the foundation of pickleball's global expansion."
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PPA Tour Asia will follow a tiered tournament structure similar to what the U.S. PPA Tour uses.
Slam: 2,000 points with an estimated $1 million US in prize money and payouts, featuring elite international talent, including top American pros, Australian pros and Asia's best players.
Cup: 1,500 points and an estimated $500,000 US each in prize money and payouts, featuring established regional professionals and rising stars.
Open: 1,000 points and a minimum of $50,000 US in prize money, focusing on regional talent and growing the sport throughout Asia.
Monday's announcement is the latest international push by the United Pickleball Association. In late January, the PPA Tour hosted the Australia Pickleball Open in Melbourne, which featured several top PPA Tour pros as well as the best Australian pickleball players.
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