Officially Official: Da Nang Pickleball Federation Announces Pickleball World Cup 2026 Hosting
As previously reported, the Pickleball World Cup will be held in Asia for the very first time this year, and the host city will be Da Nang in Vietnam.
The Da Nang Pickleball Federation announced the landmark event coming to Vietnam over the weekend—further proof of the country’s growing reputation as a pickleball epicentre not only in Southeast Asia, but in Asia as a whole.
The Pickleball World Cup 2026 will take place from 30 August to 6 September 2026 at the Tiên Sơn Sports Centre, Tuyến Sơn Sports Complex, and other standard venues across the city. It is expected to attract around 4,000 athletes from more than 80 countries and territories.
According to Trần Phước Sơn, Standing Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Council and Chairman of the Da Nang Pickleball Federation, the city’s hosting of the Pickleball World Cup later this year proves that the sport’s top hierarchy recognises Da Nang’s capability to organise an event of this magnitude. He added that it is a great opportunity for Da Nang to showcase its image to the world and promote its tourism and sports economy.
Further, the Pickleball World Cup 2026 will feature both national and individual categories across multiple age groups and skill levels, according to Hercilio Cabieses, CEO of the Pickleball World Cup. He added that Da Nang’s favourable natural conditions, modern infrastructure, and strong support from local authorities make it the perfect location for such a world-class sporting event.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Da Nang is widely seen in Vietnam as a pioneer in pickleball development, having been the first locality to establish a city-level pickleball federation in March 2025. The city also has a track record in hosting big events, having previously staged major international competitions such as Ironman and the Da Nang International Marathon.
