The inaugural PPA Tour Asia events for 2025 were announced on Monday, with five tournaments on the initial calendar.

Malaysia will host the tour's opening event in July. The schedule then moves into an exciting East Asian swing with back-to-back tournaments in Hong Kong and Japan in August. The season then peaks with the China Slam, bringing pickleball’s brightest stars to the most populous country in the world.

Here's the initial 2025 PPA Tour Asia schedule (More events announced soon):

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 

"With the launch of the PPA Tour Asia calendar, we're 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 features a three-tier tournament structure - Slam, Cup and Open events - ensuring all regions and levels of competition experience the premier pickleball tour. Points earned at these events count towards the PPA Tour Asia Rankings as players chase the prestigious No. 1 crown.

Slam
2,000 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.

Cup
1,500 points and an estimated $500,000 US each in prize money and payouts,  featuring established regional professionals and rising stars. 

Open
1,000 points and a minimum of $50,000 US in prize money, focusing on regional talent and growing the sport throughout Asia.

Click here to learn more about PPA Tour Asia.