Singapore is moving from one international pickleball event straight into another. The APP calendar ended its Singapore stop on 19 July, while PPA Tour Asia is preparing a 500-point debut from 23 to 26 July, creating a rare continuous window for the sport in one city.
Key points
- The APP Tour calendar lists 2026 APP Singapore from 17 to 19 July.
- PPA Tour Asia stages its first Singapore Open from 23 to 26 July.
- The PPA event carries US$70,000 in prize money and 500 ranking points.
One event ends as another begins
The APP Tour schedule lists its 2026 Singapore event from 17 to 19 July. PPA Tour Asia then begins the Leapmotor Singapore Open on 23 July at The Sports Arina @ Expo Hall 10, leaving only a short reset between two international stops.
That handoff matters because players, fans and local partners can remain engaged across more than one competition format instead of treating each tournament as an isolated weekend.
The second week raises the competitive level
PPA Tour Asia lists US$70,000 in professional prize money and 500 ranking points for its Singapore debut. Its schedule moves from qualifying and the round of 32 on Thursday to finals on Sunday.
The event also includes age and rating categories, giving recreational players a direct connection to the professional programme.
Boda8 analysis
Analysis: Singapore's strongest gain is continuity. Two consecutive event weeks give the market more time to build recognition, compare standards and turn first-time spectators into repeat visitors.
For Asian pickleball, the test is whether that attention carries beyond July into club participation, regional travel and a clearer pathway between amateur and professional competition.
Sources reviewed
- 01APP Tour2026 APP Tour scheduleAccessed 19 Jul 2026
- 02PPA Tour AsiaLeapmotor Singapore OpenAccessed 19 Jul 2026