東京・立川でPPA Tourを開催すると発表されていた。この記事は発表時点の大会概要を記録したもので、実施結果は公式情報で確認してほしい。
From July 1 to 4, 2026, at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi / Dome Tachikawa Tachihi in Tachikawa, Tokyo,PPA ASIA 500 Sansan TOKYO OPEN 2026 Produced by TBSwill be held. There are around 1,000 entry slots -- an impressive number. It is a big event with a total prize purse of $50,000 (about 7.5 million yen) and 500 PPA ranking points on the line.
And what's intriguing is the organizer. None other thanTBS Holdingsis acting as the tournament organizer. A TV network hosting a pickleball tournament -- doesn't that really feel like the times have changed?
To sum up the tournament overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Wednesday, July 1 – Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| Venues | Arena Tachikawa Tachihi / Dome Tachikawa Tachihi (Tachikawa, Tokyo) |
| Number of courts | 11 courts (air-conditioned, dedicated PickleRoll mats) |
| Entry slots | About 1,000 (planned) |
| Total prize money | USD 50,000 |
| PPA points | 500 pt (A-series level) |
| Host | TBS Holdings |
| Title sponsor | Sansan, Inc. |
| Co-creation partner | Mitsui Fudosan |
| Entries open | From April 8, 2026 |
Entry registration isthe official PPA Tour Asia websitevia. Registration already opened on April 8, so if you're interested, check it now.
Why Tokyo, and why now
Last year (2025), the Sansan FUKUOKA OPEN was held in Fukuoka, drawing 1,232 participants with $70,000 in prize money, a major success. The PPA Asia tour in Japan has been steadily building a track record, and this year the stage moves to Tokyo.
PJFとJPAの合併によって国内の組織体制が再編される時期と重なり、国際プロツアーを受け入れる運営基盤が問われる大会でもありました。競技人口の推計は調査ごとに定義が異なるため、ここでは確定値として扱いません。
TBSが動いているという点も見逃せません。映像・音響を活かした「ショーアップ演出」やライブ配信が予定されていました、単なる競技大会を超えたsports entertainmentthat goes beyond a mere competition. Mitsui Fudosan has also joined as a co-creation partner, conveying real seriousness about this as a sports business.
Japanese players' participation is intriguing too
By the way, the PPA Tour has a Japanese pro namedYuta Funemizu. A former soft tennis world champion who switched over, he is the first Japanese player to sign a contract allowing him to play on both the PPA Tour and the US pro league (MLP). Whether he will compete in the Tokyo event is something to look forward to.
また、プロカテゴリーには男子シングルス・女子シングルス・男子ダブルス・女子ダブルス・混合ダブルスの5種目があります。アマチュアも参加できる予定と案内されていたため、憧れの選手と同じコートで戦える機会になるかもしれません。
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Can amateurs living in Japan take part?
A. Yes, an amateur bracket is expected to be set up. For detailed eligibility and divisions, pleasethe PPA Tour Asia official sitecheck here. Entries have been open since April 8.
Q. Can I get in just to watch?
A. Details on spectator tickets have not yet been announced, but since TBS is the organizer, there is a high chance that watching via live stream will be possible. Keep a close eye on the official site (https://www.tbs.co.jp/pickleball-tokyo/for updates.
Q. How much weight does 500 PPA points carry?
A. In the PPA Tour Asia level classification, "500" corresponds to A-series scale. It is below the recently held MB Hanoi Cup (1000 pt), but it is positioned as an event that draws many top pros from Japan and abroad.
Summary: Don't miss the Tokyo event
In July 2026, you can watch PPA pros compete in Tokyo. And amateurs may be able to stand on the same stage. As a pickleball player, I think this is an absolute must-attend event.
Entry slots are limited to about 1,000. Moving early is wise.
> Official info: PPA Tour Asia – Sansan Tokyo Open 2026
> TBS official site: https://www.tbs.co.jp/pickleball-tokyo/
> Sansan Inc. press release: https://jp.corp-sansan.com/news/2026/0310.html
