PPA and MLP’s 2025 Asian Expansion: The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and Major League Pickleball (MLP) have revealed their plans to bring top-level pickleball to Asia in 2025. The new initiative, called MLP Asia and PPA Tour Asia, will bring professional pickleball events to key Asian markets, including China, Vietnam, Japan, and Singapore.
Expansion Plans and Key Events
The PPA Tour Asia will kick off in 2025, featuring major events at iconic venues across Asia. The tour will culminate in an October event that brings together the best pickleball players from Asia, the United States, and other regions around the world. This international event aims to increase the sport’s global profile while giving players a chance to showcase their skills on a world stage.
MLP Asia will debut during the 2025-2026 season, introducing franchised team play to the region. The league plans to establish domestic leagues in Asian countries, driving excitement for pickleball and fostering local talent. This expansion is part of a broader effort to boost pickleball’s popularity and professional presence in Asia.
Commitment to Talent and Fan Growth
PPA and MLP Asia are focused on two main goals: developing professional talent and engaging new fans and players. The collaboration will offer world-class events and elite training for both players and coaches, ensuring a strong foundation for the sport’s growth in Asia.
By partnering with local organizations and expanding media coverage, PPA and MLP Asia hope to increase pickleball’s visibility and attract a new generation of athletes and fans.
Future of Pickleball in Asia
The launch of MLP Asia and PPA Tour Asia marks an important milestone in pickleball’s rise as an international sport. The events will provide new opportunities for professional players and raise the sport’s profile across Asia.
The introduction of domestic leagues and team play is expected to foster local talent and create a sense of excitement and competition for fans in each country.
As the programs roll out over the next few years, pickleball fans can expect more high-level competitions and growing interest in the sport.
These developments could lead to further international events and possibly more opportunities for athletes to compete on a global stage. The next few years could prove pivotal in the expansion of pickleball across the world.
News in Brief: PPA and MLP’s 2025 Asian Expansion
In 2025, the PPA and MLP will launch MLP Asia and PPA Tour Asia, bringing professional pickleball events to China, Vietnam, Japan, and Singapore. These initiatives aim to increase the sport’s global profile, develop talent, and engage new fans, with domestic leagues and team play fostering local competition and excitement.
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