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APP Kuala Lumpur Open 2026 (APP Malaysia)

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Feb 09 - Feb 14, 2026
PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC Subang, Selangor (Greater Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia
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Venue Information

PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC Subang

Jalan SS12/1 Taman Subang Ria Subang PARC,

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About This Tournament

Dates

Feb 09 - Feb 14, 2026

Location

PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC Subang, Selangor (Greater Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia

Registration Deadline

February 01, 2026

Format

Group Stage + Knockout

Prize Pool

RM209654 total value

Description

APP KUALA LUMPUR OPEN 2026 🇲🇾

9–14 February 2026 | PLAYA @ PARQ Subang Jaya, Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


🏆 About the APP

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) is a premier global pickleball circuit, sanctioned since 2019.

It offers:

  • 🌍 Global rankings with transparent points
  • 👥 Pros + Amateurs together in the same ecosystem
  • 🎯 Open registration—anyone can compete
  • 🚀 Pathway to the international pro stage


📍 Why Kuala Lumpur?

KL is one of the world’s most active pickleball hotspots thanks to:

  • ✈️ World-class connectivity & infrastructure
  • 🔥 #1 in Malaysia for number of pickleball players
  • 🌎 #2 city globally in DUPR users (just behind Austin, Texas!)
  • 🏅 Highest games played per player
  • 📈 Fastest-growing pickleball nation in 2024


🏟️ Official Venue — PLAYA Racquet Club

A premium indoor racquet hub featuring:

  • 🏸 World-class indoor pickleball courts (all-weather)
  • 🎾 Padel courts & VIP lounges
  • ☕ Cafés, F&B lawns, fitness studios
  • 🚗 Ample parking & modern amenities
  • Perfect blend of sport + lifestyle in the heart of Subang.


🎮 Event Categories

PROS (19+)

  • Men’s / Women’s Singles
  • Men’s / Women’s Doubles
  • Mixed Doubles


SENIOR PROS (50+)

  • Singles, Doubles, Mixed — same structure as pros


AMATEURS (DUPR-based)

  • Advance, Advance Plus, Intermediate, Intermediate Plus, Novice, Novice Plus
  • Men’s, Women’s, Mixed in 19+, 35+, 50+ divisions
  • 🔄 All amateur divisions split into 0.5 DUPR brackets for fairness
  • ❌ NR ratings not allowed


JUNIOR (APP Next Program)

  • Boys Singles & Doubles: U18, U15, U12
  • 🎓 Top juniors may be selected to train/compete in APP Next USA


💰 Prize Pool (Total MYR 210,000 / USD 50,000)

PROS

  • 🥇 Champions (Doubles): MYR 15,000
  • 🥇 Champions (Singles): MYR 7,500
  • Total Pro Pool: MYR 105,000

AMATEURS

  • Categories from 2.0 up to 4.5
  • Prize structures for 16-team & 20-team brackets
  • Total Amateurs Pool: MYR 105,000
  • We have split all categories into half categories, with the prize money adjusted accordingly, to ensure everyone has a fair chance to win!


📅 Event Schedule (Highlights)

  • 9–13 Feb — Full competition days for Pros, Seniors, Amateurs & Juniors
  • 14 Feb — 🎉 Championship Saturday (Pro Finals)
  • Daily blocks: 8AM–12AM
  • ⏱️ Max 2 events per day with a minimum 2-hour rest


🧮 Scoring Format

  • Amateurs & Seniors:
  • Side-out scoring + Sudden Death
  • Group + Knockout - 11 points
  • Quarters + Semi - 15 points
  • 3rd/4th + Finals - 11 (best out of 3)
  • Pros:
  • Side-out scoring + Sudden Death
  • Qualifying rounds - min 3 matches - 15 points
  • Eliminations: Best of 3 sets to 11
  • Ties settled by points difference


📘 Rules & Regulations

  • Based on USA Pickleball Rulebook
  • ⚖️ Tournament Committee has final authority on disputes
  • ⏰ 10-minute late arrival = forfeit
  • 🔁 Partner changes only allowed before first match
  • 📝 All match results submitted to DUPR, APP Malaysia & Global Pickleball Alliance
  • 🎒 Players responsible for personal belongings
  • 👟 Proper attire & non-marking shoes required
  • 🛡️ Participants acknowledge risk and ensure their own fitness


🏓 Paddle Requirement

Only USAP/USAPA-approved paddles allowed.

Players must check the official approved paddle list before competing.


🎉 See You in KL — 9–14 Feb 2026!

A landmark event bringing together pros, rising stars, seniors, juniors, and amateurs in the heart of Malaysia’s fastest-growing pickleball community.