The WPC Asia Grand Slam: Malaysia is the premier Tier 4 event in the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) series and Asia's largest pickleball tournament. Held at The Pickle Grounds — a world-class rooftop court at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya — this flagship event runs for five days and draws elite talent from across Asia and beyond.
Malaysia is ranked #1 globally for DUPR games per player, #2 city worldwide for DUPR active users, and recorded the fastest DUPR growth of any city in 2024.
The tournament features singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across multiple age groups and skill levels — from Intermediate (3.0) to Elite. With a prize pool of up to RM120,000 and over 1,500 players from 20+ nations, the WPC Asia Grand Slam Malaysia is a cornerstone event in the Asian pickleball calendar.
What Makes the WPC Asia Grand Slam Malaysia Historic
- Asia's largest pickleball tournament by player count and prize pool
- Malaysia's first rooftop racket sport tournament at The Pickle Grounds, One World Hotel
- Asia's first Pickleball Industry Summit — two days for investors, coaches and innovators
- Malaysia's first Pickleball Boulevard — social courts, brand showcases, wellness booths and food bazaar
- First Malaysian event to feed directly into global WPC and GPR rankings via Pickleball Global integration
- Officially sanctioned by the World Pickleball Federation (WPF), International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and Malaysia Pickleball Association (MPA)
Prize Pool Breakdown
The WPC Asia Grand Slam Malaysia offers up to RM120,000 (approx. USD 26,000) in cash prizes. Awards go to the top 3 finishers in each category. Open divisions command the highest pay-outs, followed by Elite, Advanced+ and Intermediate+ tiers. If entries in any category fall below 50% of target, prizes are adjusted proportionally.
Registration Details
Entry is processed through Pickleball Global (pickleball.global). Standard entry fee is RM248 per person. Early Bird pricing (15% off = RM211) is available for a limited time. The first 200 Early Bird registrants receive an official WPC event T-shirt, merchandise, a WPC Player's Patch, and a sponsor goodies bag. Slots are limited — registration closes once the event is full.
Competition Format
- Men's Singles (19+, 35+) — Intermediate, Advanced, Open
- Women's Singles (19+) — Intermediate, Advanced, Open
- Men's Doubles (19+, 35+, 50+) — all skill levels
- Women's Doubles (19+, 35+, 50+) — all skill levels
- Mixed Doubles (19+, 35+, 50+) — all skill levels
All matches follow the official USA Pickleball Rulebook. Results are submitted to DUPR within 24 hours and count toward GPR global standings. Teams that arrive more than 10 minutes late automatically forfeit their match. No partner changes are permitted after the official draw is finalised.