
KL Open Pickleball Championship 2025
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Get ready to be part of history! The KL Open Pickleball Championship 2025 marks the first-ever premier pickleball tournament in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together passionate players from across Malaysia and beyond.
Organized by CourtSite, the tournament is sanctioned and supported by leading sports organizations, Kementerian Sukan Dan Belia (KBS), Malaysia Pickleball association, and Kuala Lumpur Pickleball Association, with DUPR & Baseline powering the competition.
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Official venue hosts, partners, and sponsors include Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Pickle Social Club, Mapei, Skechers, Montigo, Protech, and Canon, ensuring a top-tier playing experience. Secure your spot now and be part of a legacy in the making!
Tournament Details
Registration Date: 12pm, 14 Mar 2025
Tournament Time: 8am daily, 25 - 27 April 2025 (3 days)
Venue: Pickle Social Club, Kuala Lumpur
Registration Limit: 360 teams / 680 players
Categories Available
Intermediate (Open only to players with a DUPR rating of 3.49 and below)
- Men Doubles (19+)
- Men Doubles (35+)
- Women Doubles (19+)
- Mixed Doubles (19+)
- Mixed Doubles (35+)
Open
- Men Singles (19+)
- Men Doubles (19+)
- Men Doubles (35+)
- Women Doubles (19+)
- Mixed Doubles (19+)
- Mixed Doubles (35+)
- Mix Doubles (50+)
Prizes
Intermediate (All Categories)
- Champion: RM600 Cash + RM1,000 Merchandise
- 1st Runner-up: RM400 Cash + RM700 Merchandise
- 2nd Runner-up: RM200 Cash + RM500 Merchandise
Open (Singles)
- Champion: RM1,000 Cash + RM1,000 Merchandise
- 1st Runner-up: RM700 Cash + RM700 Merchandise
- 2nd Runner-up: RM400 Cash + RM400 Merchandise
Open (Doubles)
- Champion: RM2,000 Cash + RM1,500 Merchandise
- 1st Runner-up: RM1,400 Cash + RM1,100 Merchandise
- 2nd Runner-up: RM800 Cash + RM700 Merchandise
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Schedule
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Tournament Format & Rules
The tournament consists of multiple stages: Round Robin, Top 16, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, 3rd/4th Placing Playoff, and Final.
Round Robin, Top 16 & Quarter Finals:
- Open Events: Traditional Scoring to 11 points
- Intermediate Events: Rally Scoring to 15 points
Semi-Finals:
- Open Events: Traditional Scoring to 15 points
- Intermediate Events: Rally Scoring to 21 points
3rd/4th Placing Playoff:
- Open Events: Traditional Scoring to 21 points
- Intermediate Events: Rally Scoring to 21 points
Finals:
- Open Events: Traditional Scoring to 21 points
- Intermediate Events: Rally Scoring to 21 points
Number of Sets
- All matches are played in 1 set.
Time-Out Rules
- Round Robin, Top 16 & Quarter Finals: 1 minute per team (1 time-out only).
- Semi-Finals, 3rd/4th Playoff & Finals: 1 minute per team (2 time-outs).
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Registration & Fees
All registered players will receive:
- Limited Edition KL Open x Protech Sports T-Shirt: For registered players
- Team Photo: Grab your paddle & pose! Canon’s got you covered (Day 2)
- Official KL Open Goodie Bag: Packed with exclusive sponsor gifts
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Intermediate Category - RM240.00 for All Doubles
- Doubles Men: 19+, 35+
- Doubles Women: 19+
- Mixed Doubles: 19+ & 35+
Open Category - RM150 for Singles, RM300 for Doubles
- Singles Men: 19+
- Doubles Men: 19+, 35+
- Doubles Women: 19+
- Mixed Doubles: 19+, 35+, 50+
Registration starts at 12pm, 14 Mar 2025 on Courtisite KL Open link.
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Please refer to the organizer website / social media for the most updated information.