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 at the Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park. Bringing together 895 players aged 9 to 71 from 22 countries and regions—including all top six men’s and women’s world-ranked players—the tournament highlights its world-class prestige as it writes a new chapter in the development of pickleball in Hong Kong.
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 world’s elite players will compete for a staggering prize purse of up to US$1.1 million (up to approx. HK$8.58 million) – the highest in Asian professional pickleball history – along with 1,500 ranking points. At today’s opening ceremony, Ms. Manda Chan, JP, Director of Leisure & Cultural Services, Ms. Feng Huanhuan, CEO, F-Sports Promotions Limited, Ms. Kimberly Koh, Managing Director, UPA Asia, Ms. Rannie Lee, Head of Retail Banking and Wealth, Hang Seng Bank, and Mr. Michael Cheng, President, Hong Kong, China Tennis Association, jointly officiated the grand opening of the tournament.
Kai Tak Arena transforms into 24 international-standard pickleball courts to host a world-class field of competitors. Featuring all top six men’s and women’s world-ranked players—including Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, Gabriel Tardio, and Anna Bright—the event promises a series of thrilling, high-stakes showdowns. Women’s world No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters has already arrived in Hong Kong, joining Women’s world No. 2 Anna Bright, Men’s world No. 4 Federico Staksrud, American players Len Yang and Francis Chi, alongside local stars Hong Kit Wong and Nok Yiu Tang at the opening ceremony. Leading the home charge for Hong Kong are Hong Kit Wong, entering as the No. 7 seed in Men’s Singles, and Nok Yiu Tang, who teams up with Chinese Taipei’s Chao Yi Wang as the No. 7 seed in Women’s Doubles. The star-studded roster then teamed up with celebrities Hilary Chong, Ellyn Ngai, and Alvin Ng, alongside sports legends Li Xiaopeng and He Wenna, to showcase their skills in the Celebrity Challenge, setting an exhilarating tone for the action-packed week ahead.
Tickets are now available for public sale via HK Ticketing. Qualification rounds will kick off on 19 October (Mon), followed by the Round of 64 on 20 October (Tue). The amateur tournament will also commence 20 October.
The venue features a dedicated fan zone, “PICKLETOWN,” offering free admission to the public. Visitors can explore various themed booths selling professional pickleball gear and official event merchandise, with special opportunities to meet their favourite stars during autograph sessions. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, PICKLETOWN offers something for everyone to enjoy.
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