On April 4, in Hanoi, the announcement and media launch ceremony of the "Stour Pickleball Vietnam Masters 2026" tournament took place.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Dam Phuong Anh - Head of the Organizing Committee of the tournament said: "The tournament is organized within the framework of Miss Tourism Vietnam. We build the tournament with the desire to create a healthy playground, spreading the spirit of living healthy and actively.
What is special is that this year's season is organized simultaneously in many provinces and cities nationwide, showing the scale and long-term development orientation, showing the connection between sports and local tourism, promoting regional exchange and connection, thereby spreading the image of Vietnam with rich identity".
Stour Pickleball Vietnam Masters 2026 is expected to attract about 7000 athletes, including professional, amateur athletes, businessmen, artists, beauties...
The tournament is held from mid-June to August 2026 in different provinces and cities such as Hanoi, Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Phu Tho, Nghe An, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City...
The expected competition content structure includes the following groups:
- Artist/KOLs and beauty category: Northern region 64 pairs of athletes; Central region 48 pairs of athletes; Southern region 64 pairs of athletes (men's doubles, mixed doubles).
- Business class: Northern region 288 pairs of athletes; Central region 192 pairs of athletes; Southern region 192 athletes (men's doubles, mixed doubles over 35 years old and under 35 years old).
- Amateur Club category: North 96 teams; Central 32 teams; South 32 teams.
- Brand Teams Club category: 16 teams with athletes with high professional qualifications, currently competing or playing for brands operating in the field of pickleball, including domestic and international brands.
