Pickleball Vietnam – World Cup 2026
Vietnam is the world's fastest-growing pickleball nation by percentage of population, with 88% awareness and over 37% of residents playing regularly. In 2026, Vietnam becomes the first Asian host of the Pickleball World Cup, with Da Nang welcoming the international competition from 30 August to 6 September.
Vietnam Hosts 2026 Pickleball World Cup
Da Nang City in central Vietnam will host the 2026 Pickleball World Cup from 30 August to 6 September 2026. This marks the first time the World Cup Pickleball has been held in Asia. The tournament is expected to feature hundreds of matches throughout the week-long event, with live broadcasts available on the FPT Play platform. From its inaugural edition in 2023 with just 14 athletes, the World Cup has grown to include over 3,000 players from 68 countries and territories.
Vietnam's Pickleball Statistics
Vietnam leads the world in pickleball participation growth. Research shows that total sales of pickleball equipment in Vietnam reached almost USD 20 million in just the first half of 2025 – a 13-fold increase from the same period in 2024 and nearly double the full-year revenue of 2024. With over 16 million frequent players, Vietnam ranks third globally behind India and China in total regular participation.
PPA Tour Asia in Vietnam – MB Hanoi Cup
The MB Hanoi Cup 2026 opened the PPA Tour Asia season in Hanoi, bringing world-class professional pickleball to Vietnam's capital for the first time. Vietnamese player Hoang Nam Ly has been one of the standout performers, upsetting World No.1 Federico Staksrud to reach the Hangzhou Open final and establishing himself as a genuine contender on the Asian circuit. GOD55 Pickleball covers all Vietnam-based PPA Tour Asia events.
Vietnam Pickleball Community
Vietnam's pickleball culture is uniquely driven by returnee Vietnamese expatriates who first encountered the sport in the United States. Since being introduced just three years ago, the sport has created a thriving grassroots community with clubs operating in every major city. GOD55 Pickleball follows the Vietnam story closely, featuring local players, club founders and national federation updates.
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