The Pickleball World Cup 2026 is officially heading to Da Nang, and this edition is shaping up to be the biggest global showcase the sport has ever seen. Following the draw on 16 August 2026, more than 5,000 athletes from 81 nations and territories are set to descend on Vietnam for a landmark tournament that brings pickleball's growing international community together.
Key Event Highlights
- Record-Breaking Scale: An astounding 156 national teams will compete across five divisions, making it the biggest Pickleball World Cup ever.
- Star Power Unleashed: Top PPA and APP circuit pros, alongside Vietnamese national heroes, are set to electrify the courts.
- Beyond the Competition: A week-long festival includes training clinics, a sports tech forum, and a vibrant World Market.
- Host Nation Pride: Vietnam proudly enters teams across Open, Master, Junior, and Kids categories, ensuring massive local support.
Pickleball’s Global Stars Converge in Vietnam
Host nation Vietnam has been placed in Group A across multiple divisions, including Open, Master, Junior and Kids, giving home supporters plenty of opportunities to rally behind their national teams. Overall, 156 national teams will compete across five categories, setting a new participation record for the Pickleball World Cup.
The tournament's player pool reflects just how quickly pickleball has expanded internationally. Well-known competitors from the PPA and APP circuits will feature alongside some of Vietnam's leading players, including Ly Hoang Nam, Phuc Huynh, Truong Vinh Hien, Sophia Phuong Anh and Sophia Huynh Tran.
The international contingent is equally impressive. Confirmed names include Roos Van Reek of the Netherlands, Quang Duong, Jack Munro, Vivian Glozman and Bobbi Oshiro of the United States, Jack Wong Hong-kit of Hong Kong, Nicola Schoeman of Australia, Harsh Mehta of India and France's Jay Devilliers.
With players arriving from across multiple regions and competitive circuits, the lineup highlights pickleball's transformation from a niche recreational sport into an increasingly global competitive discipline.
Da Nang World Cup Offers More Than Pickleball Matches
The Pickleball World Cup is designed to be more than a tournament. Local officials have emphasized its wider role in bringing athletes, supporters and members of the pickleball community together. Tran Phuoc Son, Standing Vice Chairman of Da Nang's People's Council, described the event as an opportunity for the sport's community to connect, exchange experiences and celebrate their shared passion.
The week-long programme will extend beyond the courts, featuring training clinics, a sports and technology forum, a World Market and activities aimed at bringing in young athletes, entrepreneurs, celebrities and influencers. That broader programme gives the event a community and industry dimension alongside its sporting competition.
Pickleball World Cup 2026 Schedule and Venues
The tournament will take place from 30 August to 6 September, with matches being staged at Tien Son Sports Palace, Tuyen Son Sports Village and other venues across central Da Nang. The opening ceremony on 2 September is also expected to be one of the week's major highlights, adding another layer of spectacle to an already ambitious event.
With the draw now complete and competitors preparing for competition, Da Nang is ready to welcome the pickleball world. The Pickleball World Cup 2026 promises not only elite-level action but also a celebration of the sport's expanding international community and its growing presence on the global stage.
