The much-anticipated PPA Tour Asia schedule for 2025 was announced on Tuesday as part of the global expansion plan of the United Pickleball Association (UPA), an American entity affiliated with the Global Pickleball Federation.
The Tour will witness Asia’s biggest pickleball stars competing for glory. The initial calendar will accommodate five tournaments in East Asian countries, with the opening event – Panas Kuala Lumpur Open – taking place in Malaysia from July 3 to 6. The Tour will announce more tournaments for Asia later this year.The PPA Tour Asia will then move to Hong Kong and Japan in August. While the Hong Kong Open will be held from August 21 to 24, the Sansan Fukuoka Open will take place from August 26 to 31. The season will resume in October after a one-month pause, culminating with the China Slam (October 1-5) and Kuala Lumpur Cup (October 9-12). The China Slam is the latest entrant in the elite UPA International Championship Series. The Series culminate in the UPA World Championships.”With the launch of the PPA Tour Asia calendar, we are 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.”PPA Tour Asia will follow a three-tier tournament structure, with Slam being the highest level of the tournament, followed by the Cup and Open events. Points earned at these events count towards the PPA Tour Asia Rankings as players chase the prestigious No. 1 crown.PPA Tour Asia Structure:Slam2,000 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. Cup1,500 points and an estimated $500,000 US each in prize money and payouts, featuring established regional professionals and rising stars. Open1,000 points and a minimum of $50,000 US in prize money, focusing on regional talent and growing the sport throughout Asia.PPA Tour Asia 2025 Schedule: Panas Kuala Lumpur Open (Malaysia) – July 3-6 Hong Kong Open (China) – August 21-24 Sansan Fukuoka Open (Japan) – August 26-31 China Slam (China) – October 1-5 Kuala Lumpur Cup (Malaysia) – October 9-12