The all-amateur Epic World Championship scheduled for 2026 in Singapore now has an official apparel supplier: DRYWORLD Brands Inc.
EPIC (Elite Pickleball International Championship PTE LTD), the organisation organising said event, announced this development after it signed a multi-year partnership with DRYWORLD, a leading performance apparel and athletic footwear brand. EPIC and DRYWORLD’s partnership is an exclusive collaboration that will provide co-branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and fanwear to EPIC’s World Championship players, staff, and global community, while launching a dedicated e-commerce line to capitalise on pickleball’s meteoric rise as the world’s fastest-growing sport.
EPIC is set to host its inaugural Epic World Championship in April 2026 in the vibrant city-state of Singapore. The tournament will feature one of the largest amateur prize purses in history, starting at a guaranteed USD $50,000 and is estimated to go up to as much as USD $100,000 based on participant growth.
“DRYWORLD is proud to be the performance brand trusted by icons across the world’s most dynamic sports. From Ronaldinho’s dazzling flair on the soccer pitch to the relentless intensity of New Zealand Super Rugby’s top teams, and now powering EPIC World Championship immediately puts us at the epicentre of pickleball’s global rise,” said Brian McKenzie, Co-CEO of DRYWORLD. “Yui’s (Yui See Lau, Co-Founder of EPIC) reputation and Victor’s (Victor Cui, Founding Partner of EPIC) mastery in scaling sports into worldwide participation events has us all excited and honoured to work together as we expand across Asia, Europe, and the Americas over the next five years and beyond.”
As part of the partnership, DRYWORLD will supply exclusive premium clothing annually to World Championship qualifiers and staff, along with kits for influencer promotions and early access pre-sale tiers for players. EPIC players and teams will wear co-branded DRYWORLD compression garments, training apparel, and lifestyle gear during official events, with fan merchandise available at events and online, including monthly limited-edition merchandise drops, fan-voting activations on social media, and integrated digital promotions across EPIC’s platforms. DRYWORLD will also manage full e-commerce operations, including international customer service and logistics hubs to support worldwide distribution.
“Pickleball is exploding globally, and EPIC is the gateway for amateurs everywhere to chase their dreams on the world stage. Partnering with DRYWORLD, a leader in technical sportswear, aligns perfectly with our vision of blending elite competition with premium style and accessibility,” added Cui. “With the Singapore Tourism Board’s support, we’re not just hosting a tournament—we’re establishing pickleball as a cornerstone of Singapore’s world-class sports calendar. This alliance will empower our players, engage our fans, and propel the sport to new heights.”
Through the Epic World Championship, EPIC is set to combine elite amateur competition with a premium sports vacation experience, drawing athletes, families, and fans to the beautiful island nation. This mass-participation event not only fosters community engagement but also drives tourism and international partnerships, underscoring pickleball’s explosive global expansion.
The partnership kicks off with design collaboration releases in November 2025, followed by the launch of select exclusive merchandise drops in December, building excitement ahead of the April 2026 World Championship in Singapore (EPIC Pickleball Sizzle Reel). For more information on EPIC, visit EPICWorldChampionship.com. DRYWORLD products will be available through dedicated online channels and select retail partners (Shop Pickleball x D).
