The World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series is the world's largest pickleball tournament circuit. Founded in 2019, it has grown to host over 80 events across 15 countries on four continents, attracting more than 60,000 registered players. Malaysia entered the WPC circuit in 2025 and has rapidly established itself as one of Asia's premier pickleball destinations.
WPC Series Malaysia is certified by the Malaysia Pickleball Association (MPA) and endorsed by the Ministry of Youth & Sports (KBS) — the official national player selection pathway.
2026 WPC Malaysia Series Events
- WPC Series Penang 2026: Season opener in Northern Malaysia — drawing players from Penang, Kedah, Perak and beyond.
- WPC Malaysia Series — Kuala Lumpur: At Tomaz Pickleball Club, Subang Jaya. RM77,000 prize pool.
- WPC Asia Grand Slam Malaysia: The Tier 4 flagship at The Pickle Grounds, One World Hotel. RM120,000 prize pool.
- MATTA Malaysia Pickleball Grand Slam: In Kuching, Sarawak. Organised with MATTA, endorsed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Sarawak.
WPC Malaysia Historic Milestones
- 2025: WPC makes its historic debut in Malaysia — biggest pickleball event ever held in Asia
- First rooftop racket sport tournament in Malaysia at The Pickle Grounds
- First Pickleball Industry Summit in Asia — leaders, investors and coaches
- First Malaysian event integrated with global WPC and GPR rankings
- Official support from Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture under Visit Malaysia 2026
WPC Malaysia by the Numbers
- Top 3 nation worldwide in pickleball player participation
- KL: #1 globally for DUPR games per player
- KL: #2 city worldwide for active DUPR users
- KL: Fastest growing DUPR city in 2024
- Economic tourism impact of RM13 million from WPC Asia Grand Slam 2025