Bacolod City is preparing to host another major pickleball event as Pickleball Invasion 2026 takes place from 4–6 December 2026. Following the recent MassKara Festival tournament, the three-day competition is expected to become one of the biggest pickleball events in Philippine history.
Key Points:
- Pickleball Invasion 2026 will take place from 4–6 December 2026, presented by Grace Pharmacy and UNILAB.
- The tournament aims to promote physical fitness, active lifestyles, sportsmanship and community involvement.
- Marketing head Crystal Canillo says the event is designed to offer an experience beyond the competition itself.
- The upcoming tournament follows the Benitez Million Pickleball Cup, which attracted approximately 800 players and featured a ₱1 million prize pool.
Bacolod Prepares for Pickleball Invasion 2026
The City of Smiles is gearing up for another major pickleball gathering, with Pickleball Invasion 2026 scheduled for 4–6 December. Presented by Grace Pharmacy and UNILAB, the three-day tournament is expected to attract players, enthusiasts and sports communities from across the Philippines.
Organisers have already released the event's first teaser video on its official Facebook page, offering an early glimpse of what's to come. The tournament will highlight competition, sportsmanship and wellness, with a broader focus on encouraging physical fitness and active lifestyles.
The partnership between Grace Pharmacy and UNILAB also reflects a shared commitment to health and wellness, highlighting the role of sports in building healthier communities.
More Than Competition: A Focus on Community and Wellness
For Crystal Canillo, marketing head of Pickleball Invasion 2026, the event is about more than the results on the court. "We want Pickleball Invasion to be an experience that goes beyond the court," she said.
Canillo added that the tournament aims to bring communities together, encourage healthier and more active lifestyles, and give both Bacolod and the Philippines a sporting event to be proud of. This vision places community involvement and wellness alongside the competitive side of the tournament, making the event an opportunity for players and sports enthusiasts to connect through pickleball.
What to Expect: More Tournament Details Coming Soon
While the event dates and presenting partners have been confirmed, several important details are still pending. Organisers are expected to share further announcements through the tournament's official communication channels in the coming days.
Upcoming information includes:
- Official lineup of event partners
- Tournament officials and the core organising team
- Venue for the three-day competition
- Registration guidelines and tournament categories
Players interested in participating can follow the tournament's official Facebook page for the latest announcements and registration updates.
Bacolod's Growing Pickleball Scene
Pickleball Invasion 2026 comes shortly after the inaugural Benitez Million Pickleball Cup, held from 16–18 October 2026 as part of the MassKara Festival celebrations.
Spearheaded by Negros Occidental 3rd District Representative Javier Miguel Benitez, the tournament featured a total prize pool of ₱1 million and attracted approximately 800 players from across the country.
Beyond the competition, the event also contributed to the local community. A portion of participants' registration fees went towards supporting the Negrense Volunteers for Change Foundation's child nutrition programme.
With another major tournament now lined up for December, Bacolod continues to create opportunities for players to travel, compete and connect through pickleball. Following the success of the Benitez Million Pickleball Cup, Pickleball Invasion 2026 adds to the city's growing presence as a destination for competitive pickleball in the Philippines.
