The PPA Tour Asia Sansan Fukuoka Open will take place from Tuesday, August 26 to Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Itoshima City Sports Park in Fukuoka, Japan. The tournament will feature both professional and amateur pickleball players, with total prize money set at approximately ¥10,000,000 (USD 70,000).
Registration Updates
Organizers confirmed that registration for amateur events has been extended until Friday, August 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM (JST). However, registration for professional events officially closed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM (JST). Players are reminded to carefully check event schedules before submitting their entries.
Tournament Structure and Rules
The competition allows players to register in both professional and amateur categories. However, within the amateur division, players are not permitted to register for more than one event scheduled on the same day. “Please note that if you register for multiple Amateur events on the same day, all such entries will be canceled,” organizers explained. This rule is designed to avoid scheduling conflicts and ensure smooth tournament operations.
Organizers and Support
The tournament is organized by Sansan, Inc., and authorized by United Pickleball Association Asia Pte. Ltd. Tournament operations will be managed by Pickleball One, Inc. Support comes from Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (KBC), Gojin Co., Ltd., and the Pickleball Japan Federation. Cooperation is also provided by the Japan Pickleball Association. Sponsors are currently under negotiation.
What Comes Next
Details of prize distribution across categories will be announced in the coming weeks. The event is expected to draw wide attention in Asia, helping pickleball grow as a competitive sport in Japan and beyond. The extended registration period gives more amateur players the chance to join the competition.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Asia Sansan Fukuoka Open
The PPA Tour Asia, Sansan Fukuoka Open will be held in Fukuoka, Japan, from August 26–31, 2025. Amateur registration closes August 8, while pro registration is already shut. With prize money of ¥10,000,000 (USD 70,000), the tournament is set to be a major step for pickleball’s growth in Asia.