PPA Tour Asia 2025 Schedule: The PPA Tour Asia has officially announced its 2025 season schedule, disclosing five tournaments set to take place across Malaysia, China, and Japan. The tour will begin in July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and will feature a mix of Open, Cup, and Slam events, each offering prize money and ranking points for top players in Asia and beyond. These events are part of a larger plan to grow pickleball across Asia and provide top-level competition for players in the region.
New Tour for Asia Kicks Off in July
The PPA Tour Asia will start its first tournament—the Panas Kuala Lumpur Open—in Malaysia from July 3 to July 6, 2025. After that, the action shifts to East Asia for two back-to-back events: the Hong Kong Open in China from August 21 to August 24, and the Sansan Fukuoka Open in Japan from August 26 to August 31.
The tour’s biggest tournament, the China Slam, will be held from October 1 to October 5. It will be followed by the Kuala Lumpur Cup from October 9 to October 12, closing out the currently announced events for the season.
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Strong Vision for Growth in Asia
Kimberly Koh, Managing Director of UPA Asia, explained the importance of the tour in helping the sport grow across Asia.
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)
Points, Prizes, and Players
The PPA Tour Asia has three types of tournaments: Slam, Cup, and Open. Slam events offer 2,000 points and around $1 million US in prize money. These tournaments include top international pros from the United States, Australia, and Asia. Cup events offer 1,500 points and $500,000 US in prize money. These will mainly feature regional professionals and rising talents.
Open events give 1,000 points and at least $50,000 US in prize money. These aim to grow the sport in local areas and provide a chance for regional players to shine. Points from all events will count toward the PPA Tour Asia Rankings. Players will use the season to climb the rankings and aim for the No. 1 spot.
What This Means for Pickleball
The PPA Tour Asia schedule marks a big step in making pickleball a global sport. By organizing events in key countries, the tour gives more chances for players in Asia to compete at a high level. It also helps grow a fan base in new places.
The addition of major events like the China Slam shows that the sport is expanding fast, and many more tournaments may be added soon. With money, points, and global exposure on the line, players and fans can expect exciting times ahead.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Asia 2025 Schedule
The PPA Tour Asia announced its 2025 schedule, featuring five events across Malaysia, China, and Japan starting in July. The tour includes Slam, Cup, and Open tournaments with prize money and ranking points. It aims to grow pickleball in Asia and attract top international players to the region.
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