Part of
history.
The world's amateur players came to Singapore — and left as World Champions.
To everyone who showed up.
Picture twenty-two courts alive with paddles and cheering. A crowd pressed three-deep around Court 1A as a gold-medal match runs to a tiebreak. The roar when the final point lands. That was EPIC 2026 — and it belonged to the athletes.
More than a thousand players arrived from around the world. They competed side by side under the Singapore sky, played on championship courts, and left talking about an experience many called the best amateur pickleball event they had ever been part of.
This is the story of that event — told in numbers, in reach, and in the moments that made it. If you are reading this as a partner or a future one, consider it an open door. The foundation is set, and the players are at the epicentre of everything we build next.
A championship, measured.
The world came to Singapore.
Athletes travelled from across Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America to compete for the amateur world title — building a genuinely global community in a single weekend.
Built to championship standard.
Championship officiating
USAP head officials and a dedicated referee corps, in partnership with Singapore Pickleball — every main-court match fully officiated.
22 JOOLA championship courts
Every court JOOLA-equipped, with nets owned outright by EPIC — setting a new standard for amateur competition.
Athlete insurance for all
Every registered athlete was protected across all four days, courtesy of the event's official insurance partner.
On-site medical team
Medical professionals present throughout every hour of competition.
Singapore Tourism Board
A three-year institutional partnership — the highest level of government event endorsement.
The touches that made it unforgettable.
Iron-on patch credentials
Every athlete received a wearable keepsake — a souvenir of the moment they became part of EPIC, not a badge to throw away.
Curated athlete gift bags
Premium welcome packs that made a statement: amateur athletes deserve a first-class welcome.
Food trucks & festival vibe
On-site concessions ran all four days, turning Kallang into a sporting festival — not just a venue.
Main stage & ceremonies
A dedicated stage with live activations and the championship award ceremony gave every moment its weight.
Where brands met the game.
EPIC 2026 wasn't a logo on a banner. Partners built real experiences on the ground — automotive showcases, a corporate championship, hospitality zones and festival concessions that put their brands in the middle of the action.
A timeless beauty, on court.
Alfa Romeo brought a hero vehicle display into the heart of the venue — a premium automotive moment set against the energy of championship play.
Make the leap.
Leapmotor's on-site display gave athletes and guests a closer look at the next generation of electric vehicles, framed by the EPIC stage.
80+ guests. One unforgettable experience.
QBE Insurance hosted over 80 VIP guests for an exclusive courtside experience — combining premium hospitality with hands-on pickleball training sessions led by certified coaches. A partnership that went far beyond the banner.
Where the game meets the boardroom.
Guests networked, competed, and cheered courtside — an activation that turned brand presence into personal experience.
The festival grounds came alive.
From inflatable brand arches to interactive activations, the space between courts became a destination in itself.
Business on the court.
On Day 3, companies from across Singapore and beyond competed for the EPIC Corporate Championship — turning the event into a platform for team building, brand engagement and networking at the highest level. A category set to grow significantly in 2027.
The moments that will last.
Gold medals. Podium celebrations. Memories that cross every timezone.
The vibrancy of it all.
From courtside branding visible to every athlete, to the festival energy of the food and beverage zones — including the Tiger Brokers concession area — the venue lived as one continuous experience across four days.
Every rally, every cheer.
The crowd at Kallang Tennis Hub didn't just watch — they were part of it.
Built together.
EPIC 2026 was made possible by a coalition of brands across insurance, hospitality, beverage, equipment, automotive, technology and lifestyle — many entering pickleball for the first time, choosing EPIC as their platform.
The road to Singapore ran through the world.
EPIC didn't wait for the world to arrive — it went to meet it. A network of partner clubs and qualifying tournaments spanned continents, giving amateur players a local pathway to a global stage.
Network spanning Asia, North America, the Middle East and Oceania — from China and Malaysia to Türkiye, the UAE, Canada and New Zealand.
Partners told the story everywhere.
Clubs, tours and partners across the globe shared the journey to EPIC with their own communities — in their own languages, on their own courts. A few of the voices that carried it:
Picklers is hosting an OFFICIAL EPIC World Championship Qualifier — connected to the international event in Singapore.
We're heading to Singapore. TPF will be participating in the EPIC World Championship this April.
All Minor League PB events run by PBD are EPIC World Championship qualifiers.
Bali Pickleball selected as an official host for the EPIC World Championship Qualifier.
New venue and dates for the 4.3–5.0 EPIC Qualifier Rounds.
What excites us most about being part of something bigger — a connected amateur ecosystem and international competition.
The road to the EPIC World Championship runs through China this March.
A new partnership between The Dink, Minor League Pickleball and the EPIC World Championship.
EPIC hits the road — visiting PickleFence, home to elite amateur athletes and a community that lives the game.
Follow it all at @epicworldchampionship
Pickleball@Sea.
With Official Cruise Partner Genting Dream Cruises, EPIC took the championship spirit onto the water — a first-in-Asia Pickleball@Sea activation featuring curated clinics, professional mobile courts and a community that played from ship to shore.
The stage. The moment. The medals.
Day 4 at Kallang — when the field narrowed and every point carried the weight of a world title.
The EPIC athlete.
A broad, engaged and global audience — spanning rising competitors to masters players, beginners to advanced.
255 showed up before the athletes did.
Team Nila was the force behind EPIC 2026. From check-in to court duty, ceremonies to clean-up, 255 volunteers gave their time so more than a thousand athletes could have the experience of their lives. Every great championship is built by people the crowd never sees — and EPIC knows every one of their names.
We made global headlines.
Plus 172 wire syndications across regional press, online news and industry associations.
2027 is bigger.
The inaugural edition proved the demand. The next chapter builds on it — more athletes, more nations, deeper experiences and new ways for partners to play a leading role.
Every nation. One court.
Four days. One community.
We'd love to share more data, walk you through partnership opportunities, and plan the road ahead to EPIC 2027. Follow the journey at @epicworldchampionship.
