The UPA International Championship Series will feature top players such as Ben Johns , Anna Leigh Waters and Federico Staksrud , stopping in major cities around the world, and will involve leading operational organizations in each host country to ensure a seamless integration of local and international talent.
Here is a brief overview of the planned events:
- Australia Pickleball Open: Scheduled for January 29 to February 2 in Melbourne, hosted by PPA Tour Australia.
- India Pickleball Open: The tournament will take place from February 5 to 9 in Mumbai and is organized by the PPA Tour India.
- Canada Pickleball Open: Takes place in Toronto in September.
- Asia Pickleball Open: Scheduled for October in Asia, with exact location to be announced.
- European Pickleball Open: Also in October, although the venue has not yet been determined.
- UPA World Championships: This event, held in Dallas, Texas in November, is the culmination of the year's competitions, honoring the best in the sport.
This expansion underscores the sport's growing global appeal and sets the stage for a level of competition never seen before in pickleball history.