The CelcomDigi WPC Asia Pickleball Grand Slam 2025 made history as the largest pickleball event ever held in Asia. Hosted at The Pickle Grounds — a custom-built rooftop court atop One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya — the event ran from July 16–20, 2025, attracting elite talent from every corner of the globe.
The CelcomDigi WPC Asia Grand Slam 2025 generated an economic tourism impact of RM13 million and put Malaysia firmly on the global pickleball map.
Event by the Numbers
- 1,500+ players from 20+ countries across five days of competition
- Total prize pool: RM120,000 (approx. USD 26,000)
- 3,000+ spectators in attendance over the event period
- Officially launched by YB Adam Adli, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia
- Title presented by CelcomDigi, powering the future of pickleball in Malaysia
Historic Firsts at WPC Malaysia 2025
- Asia's largest-ever pickleball tournament — player count and prize pool
- Malaysia's first rooftop racket sport tournament at The Pickle Grounds
- Asia's first Pickleball Industry Summit — two days of B2B sessions
- Malaysia's first Pickleball Boulevard — social courts, showcases and Malaysian food bazaar
- First Malaysian event integrated directly into global WPC and GPR rankings
Notable Athletes at WPC Malaysia 2025
- Colin Wong (Malaysia): National champion, WPC India 2024 Gold Medalist
- Vanshik Kapadia (India): Reigning WPC Asia Treble Champion
- Anna Clarice Patrimonio (Philippines): Defending WPC Asia Women's Singles Champion
- Nguyễn Anh Thắng (Vietnam): Top 3 in WPC Asia 35+ standings
- Competitors from USA, Australia, China, Japan, Vietnam, Poland and 14 additional nations
Official Support
WPC Pickleball Malaysia 2025 received endorsement from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Malaysia Pickleball Association (MPA), and aligned with the Visit Malaysia 2026 initiative. Broadcast partners included Astro Radio's Hitz, Mix and Lite FM stations.