PCL Asia Is Ready to Make Pickleball History at SM Mall of Asia!
Manila, Philippines — Get ready, pickleball fans! This weekend, the heart of Manila turns into the heart of the pickleball world. The Pickleball Champions League (PCL) Philippines, in partnership with Toby’s Sports and SportsPredict.com, is bringing the country’s fastest-growing sport to its biggest stage yet.
Official event flyer for PCL Asia Manila 2025, happening November 15–16 at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall — presented by Toby’s Sports and powered by SportsPredict.com.
On November 15-16, thousands of fans are expected to fill the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Music Hall as the PCL Asia Manila Sectionals deliver a two-day spectacle of elite pickleball. Fans can expect a nonstop party filled with fierce competition, celebrity flair, contests, and a historic goal:
To set a new world record for the largest live audience ever to watch a pickleball tournament in a public venue.
Matches will run from mall opening until nightfall, transforming the MOA Sports Hub into a high-energy arena streaming live on Puso Pilipinas and showcasing the best of pickleball from across the region.
Celebrities, Competition, and Charity — The Showdown Begins!
Star power meets paddle power in the PCL Celebrity Charity Showdown, where some of the Philippines’ favorite personalities will swap red carpets for court lines:
Daniel Matsunaga- model, actor, and athlete known for his competitive spirit
Phoemela Baranda- TV host and fitness icon
Rodjun Cruz- actor, dancer, and all-around performer
Ariela Arida- Miss Universe Philippines 2013 and beauty queen with a champion’s drive
These celebrities will battle it out for a ₱50,000 prize (~$850 USD) and bragging rights—plus, the chance to team up with international pickleball guests Adam Bobrow, the world’s most entertaining table tennis personality, and Rob Nunnery, Director of Pickleball for RAM Sports and PCL Asia ambassador.
The Celebrity Charity Showdown adds a feel-good twist to the high-energy weekend, blending sportsmanship and star power to spotlight pickleball’s growing impact in the Philippines. Expect rallies, laughs, and trick shots—all for a good cause.
Fans Get in on the Action — The SportsPredict.com Challenge
At PCL Manila, it’s not just about watching—fans can join the action, too. Through SportsPredict.com, you can enter the PCL Philippines Prediction Contest, a free online challenge where you answer 20 yes/no questions each day for a shot at winning ₱250,000 (~$4,200 USD) daily.
No payments, no bets—just pure skill and bragging rights. Think you know pickleball? Prove it.
This is the first large-scale, skill-based fan contest in Philippine sports history, and it’s your ticket to join the action wherever you are.
A look back at a previous PCL Asia event held inside a shopping mall—proof that pickleball energy takes over any space it lands in.
Pickleball’s Biggest Stage in Asia
Fresh off a successful inaugural season, PCL Asia is back—and the Philippines is ready to defend its championship title on home soil. In partnership with Toby’s Sports, the nation’s leading sports retailer, and powered by SportsPredict.com, this weekend is about more than trophies. It’s about community, connection, and a shared love of a sport that’s equal parts competition and joy.
With record attendance expected, the PCL Asia Manila Sectionals mark another milestone in pickleball’s growth across Asia—showcasing not only elite play, but also the power of connection, health, and fun that the sport brings to every court it touches. From passionate newcomers to international pros, pickleball’s future shines bright.
Join the Movement. Feel the Energy. Be Part of History.
Be there when the record books are rewritten.
November 15–16 | SM Mall of Asia Music Hall
Watch. Play. Predict. Cheer.
Together, let’s make pickleball history.
