PPA Asia 1500, Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam 2026 Hong Kong Set to host the First-ever Slam in Asia and 2026 Finale With staggering prize purse of up to US$1.1 million

Hong Kong Set to Host the First-Ever Slam in Asia and 2026 Finale with Staggering Prize Purse of Up to US$1.1 Million

[Hong Kong, 3 August 2026] Organised by F-Sports Promotions Limited, title-sponsored by Hang Seng Bank, and supported by the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association, the PPA Asia 1500, Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam 2026 (the “Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam”) will take place from 19 to 25 October 2026 at Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park.

As the blockbuster finale to a landmark year for professional pickleball, the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam is poised to be the largest professional tournament of its kind ever staged in Asia. The event will attract the world’s elite pickleball athletes to compete for a staggering prize purse of up to US$1.1 million (approximately HK$8.58 million) — the highest in Asian professional pickleball history — along with 1,500 ranking points.

The tournament will draw the world’s top players to Hong Kong to battle for prizes, ranking points and the season’s highest honour — the “Roaring Dragon Head” trophy. The trophy is the crowning piece of the season’s interlocking hardware and is only up for grabs at this final stop. Featuring both Professional and Amateur divisions, online registration opens on 10 August 2026 at 3:15 PM HKT.

The Final Piece of the Asian Professional Pickleball Puzzle

Having staged 10 stops across seven markets, the PPA Tour Asia continues to expand into new host cities, elevating the sport’s regional footprint. As a vibrant sports capital, Hong Kong marks not only the culmination of the Tour’s year-long journey, but also a major milestone in the evolution of Asian professional pickleball.

Bringing together the season’s most intense competitive elements, Hong Kong will close out what promises to be an action-packed 2026 season, putting a fitting seal on a spectacular PPA Tour Asia season for fans to enjoy.

Upholding the “Play Where The Pros Play” Ethos

Continuing the Tour’s core philosophy, “Play Where The Pros Play”, the event will complement its world-class professional competition with amateur categories spanning various age groups and skill levels: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. This provides pickleball enthusiasts of all levels with the unique opportunity to share the same stage, under the same lights, with elite international players.

Online registration for both Professional and Amateur divisions opens simultaneously on 10 August 2026 at 3:15 PM HKT, with amateur spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Further details will be announced upon qualification confirmation. Register your interest now at https://www.ppatour-asia.com/tournament/2026/hong-kong-slam/.

Designated Hang Seng Credit Card is the appointed priority booking partner for the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam 2026. Eligible cardholders can enjoy exclusive priority booking, while additional ticketing details will be announced later.

Kimberly Koh, Managing Director of UPA Asia, said: “Bringing the first-ever Slam to Hong Kong is a monumental milestone for PPA Tour Asia and a defining moment for pickleball in the region. As the ultimate finale to a groundbreaking season, the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam not only features record-setting prize money and ranking points, but also embodies our core ‘Play Where The Pros Play’ philosophy by uniting world-class athletes and passionate amateur players on the same stage. We are thrilled to partner with F-Sports Promotions and Hang Seng Bank to deliver a spectacular conclusion to our 2026 tour at the iconic Kai Tak Arena.”

Feng Huanhuan, CEO of F-Sports Promotions Limited, said: “We are thrilled to bring Asia’s largest pickleball Slam — featuring record-setting prize money and ranking points — to Kai Tak Arena in Hong Kong. We extend our sincere gratitude to Hang Seng Bank for their title sponsorship and unwavering support, and to the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association for its backing of the event. F-Sports is committed to promoting both the grassroots adoption and professionalisation of pickleball. As the ultimate finale of the Tour, the Hong Kong Slam will not only deliver a world-class sporting experience to the public and fans, but also reinforce Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s premier events capital.”

The PPA Tour Asia features a three-tiered tournament structure — Slams, Cups and Opens — ensuring players of all regions and skill levels can participate in premier pickleball events. Points earned throughout the Tour count towards the global PPA Rankings, as players vie for the ultimate No. 1 ranking crown in professional pickleball.