Manny Pacquiao’s Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour (MPPT) has secured a major partner ahead of its inaugural season, with global footwear brand Skechers coming on board as the professional league’s official footwear partner. The partnership was formalised in Quezon City, bringing together two names looking to support the continued growth of pickleball in the Philippines.
Key Takeaways
- Skechers has become the official footwear partner of Manny Pacquiao’s MPPT.
- The partnership aims to provide professional pickleball with world-class support as the sport continues to expand in the Philippines.
- Skechers already has an established connection with Philippine pickleball through the Philippine Pickleball Federation and national team.
- The MPPT Invitational will launch the league’s inaugural season on October 3–4, 2026, in Angeles City.
Skechers Partners With MPPT
The Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour and Skechers officially sealed their partnership during a signing ceremony at The Velaris Residences Show Gallery in Quezon City on Monday. The MPPT subsequently announced the deal on its social media channels, confirming Skechers as its official footwear partner.
The league said the partnership brings together comfort, performance and style as MPPT looks to take professional pickleball to a new level in the Philippines. For Skechers Philippines country manager Suzette Pasustento, the collaboration reflects a shared belief that the rapidly growing sport deserves strong support.
“For us at Skechers, this partnership is rooted in a shared purpose that pickleball deserves world-class support and that together we can make that a reality,” Pasustento said during the official signing.
Skechers Already Has Deep Pickleball Ties
The MPPT partnership marks another step in Skechers’ growing involvement in Philippine pickleball. The global athleisure brand first strengthened its connection with the sport in 2025, when it became the official footwear partner of the Philippine Pickleball Federation (PPF).
That relationship continued in March 2026, when Skechers worked with the PPF to stage the first-ever Skechers Pickleball First Philippine Pickleball Amateur Nationals.
The brand also extended its support to the national level, serving as the official footwear partner of the Philippine delegation at the Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam, held from August 30 to September 6. Its partnership with MPPT therefore adds a professional league to an already growing portfolio of Philippine pickleball initiatives.
MPPT Set for October Launch
Backed by Manny Pacquiao, the MPPT is now preparing for its inaugural season, with the opening event scheduled for early October. The MPPT Invitational will take place on October 3–4, 2026, in Angeles City, Pampanga, marking the first competitive stop on the professional tour.
The second leg will follow on October 17–18 at the Tagaytay City Velodrome. Both events will be broadcast by Solar Sports, the MPPT’s official broadcast partner, giving fans a way to follow the league beyond the venues.
With Skechers now on board and the inaugural events just weeks away, MPPT is entering its first season with an established sporting brand supporting its players and a clear focus on growing professional pickleball in the Philippines.
