The PPA Tour Asia has announced the 2025 schedule of play. The tour is starting off with five events throughout Asia.
Countries included in the inaugural season are Malaysia, Japan, and China. The China Slam in October is the marquee event, and will be held during the Chinese Golden Week.
In addition to great competition, these events will feature the debut of Asia’s newest pickleball trailblazers – including 12 emerging talents from Asia who will compete on the international stage.
"With the launch of the PPA Tour Asia calendar, we're bringing world-class pickleball action to the fastest-growing markets in the sport. 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." Kimberly Koh, Managing Director, UPA Asia
Key Highlights
- 5 tournaments across Asia, featuring three tiers:
- Slam (2000 pts, ~US$1M Prize Pool)
- Cup (1500 pts, ~US$500K Prize Pool)
- Open (1000 pts, min. US$50K Prize pool)
Full Calendar
- July 3-6 - Panas Kuala Lumpur Open
- August 21-24 - Hong Kong Open
- August 26-31 - Sansan Fukuoka Open
- October 1-5 - China Slam
- October 9-12 - Kuala Lumpur Cup
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