Singapore - The inaugural EPIC World Championship will launch in Singapore in April 2026, setting the stage for an unparalleled international showdown in amateur pickleball.
This landmark event will be supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), marking the first time STB has officially supported an international pickleball championship, a testament to Singapore’s standing as a world-class sports destination.
“We are proud that Singapore will host the first-ever EPIC World Championship and look forward to witnessing the excitement this fast-growing sport will bring to our shores. EPIC supports our commitment to creating distinctive and memorable experiences for both visitors and locals, while strengthening Singapore's reputation as a premier sporting destination. We invite international players and fans to discover Singapore's vibrant and diverse offerings beyond the competition,” said Ms Melissa Ow, CEO of the Singapore Tourism Board.
EPIC promises to be the pinnacle of global amateur pickleball,uniting millions of amateur pickleball players from around the globe with a prize purse that starts at a guaranteed $50,000 and escalates with every new player registration, expected to be one of the largest in amateur pickleball.
As the Official Venue Partner of EPIC, Singapore Sports Hub will host over four action-packed days at the Kallang Tennis Hub where competitors vie for topspots at the EPIC World Championships.
These competitors had qualified by being top-ranked DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) players in their countries or by winning local sanctioned tournaments, truly unifying the global amateur community under the trusted DUPR rating system.
This championship breaks new ground with a game-changing official partnership with DUPR the world’s largest pickleball platform, powering millions of players and thousands of clubs globally.
DUPR is chaired by David Kass and backed by elite investors and venture firms including Jay Farner, LeBron James, Gary Vee, Michael B. Jordan, Kevin Durant, Patrick Mahomes, Andre Agassi, and more.
For the first time, DUPR and EPIC join forces to deliver world-class opportunities for amateur players, allowing them to participate in an international sport-holiday competition and fostering the growth of the global pickleball community.
This unique partnership establishes a groundbreaking worldwide alliance, setting an unprecedented standard for amateur sports and bringing athletes from all continents together in the pinnacle amateur World Championship and elevating pickleball’s prestige on the global stage.
“The EPIC World Championship is a landmark moment in pickleball. By requiring DUPR for every competitor and welcoming top ranked amateur players from every nation, we’re taking a bold step to unite amateur athletes worldwide and redefine what’s possible in global sport,” said Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR.
EPIC’s founding team includes global pickleball entrepreneur Yui See Lau, Founder of Canadian National Pickleball League, Owner of MiLP China and Canada and Victor Cui, global sports industry leader who brings more than 30 years of worldwide sports business experience to ignite this movement and spotlight Singapore as a world-class sports tourism destination.
Cui emphasized: “Our vision is to create a transformative event that brings together passionate players, showcases world-class competition, and cements Singapore’s role as a centre of sports innovation. EPIC stands for unity, community, and unforgettable experiences powered by the spirit of pickleball.”
About EPIC:
EPIC is the first-of-its-kind global amateur pickleball World Championship, devoted to uniting players and creating inclusive, world-class competitions powered by passion and community. Visit www.EPICWorldChampionship.com
For further details on qualification, registration, and event information, please contact below.
Media Contact
Company Name: EPIC
Contact Person: Jason Lim - CEO, Stratgeist
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Country: Singapore
Website: https://epicworldchampionship.com/
