PPA Tour Asia Pickleball Cups: The PPA Tour Asia will host two major pickleball tournaments in Southeast Asia, starting with the Malaysia Cup from September 24-28, 2025, at 9Pickle Setia Alam and Setia City Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The action moves to the Vietnam Cup from September 30 – October 4, 2025, at Tien Son Sports Arena and Tuyen Son Sports Complex in Da Nang. Each event features a US$150,000 pro prize pool.
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Star-Studded Player Lineup
Top players set to compete include Ben Johns, who has won over 150 PPA Tour titles in the USA. Federico Staksrud, the No.1 Men’s Singles player from Argentina, will also take part. Doubles specialist Anna Bright will lead the women’s competition in Malaysia. Other stars include Tyson McGuffin, Tyra Hurricane Black, Christian Alshon, Zane Navratil, Zoey Chao Yi Wang, Kaitlyn Christian, and Alix Truong.
Amateur Competition
Amateur players of all ages and divisions will join the tournaments. They will compete alongside pros for gold medals and recognition, providing a full spectrum of competition across both weeks.
Organizer Statement
“We are excited to bring our inaugural PPA Tour Asia Cups to Malaysia and Vietnam in collaboration with our hosts Bold D Court and Manage, and Americas & Asia Connect Company respectively. Attracting the globe’s best pickleball athletes to the region, fans will be able to watch players from the region challenge the best of the best as the sport continues to rapidly grow across Asia,” said Kimberly Koh, UPA Asia Managing Director.
Significance of the Events
These back-to-back tournaments highlight the rising popularity of pickleball in Southeast Asia. With world-class venues, top international stars, and local talent competing side by side, the events are expected to boost the sport’s profile, attract new fans, and inspire the next generation of players in the region.
News in Brief: PPA Tour Asia Pickleball Cups
The PPA Tour Asia will host the Malaysia Cup (Sept 24-28) in Kuala Lumpur and the Vietnam Cup (Sept 30-Oct 4) in Da Nang, each with a US$150,000 prize pool. Stars like Ben Johns, Federico Staksrud, and Anna Bright will compete, while amateur players of all ages will join the action.
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