NEWS

We are pleased to announce the Japan national team that will compete at APG 2025.

The official press release for Championships 2025 has been published on PR TIMES. From December 10 (Wed) to 13 (Sat), 2025, we will host Japan’s largest international pickleball tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park, bringing together approximately 1,300 players from 18 countries.

The APG2025 Tournament Handbook is now available. All players and officials are requested to review the contents in advance.

A special recap of the August Burger King CUP on PJF Official Navi Episode 2. Top players Yuta Yoshida, Nasa Hatakeyama, and Yuki Sugiyama share behind-the-scenes insights in an in-depth interview with former NHK announcer Masaaki Horio. Discover key moments, pressure handling, and their goals for the next tournament.

ZIPAIR and Daiwa Securities Group will co-host the “PJF Pickleball Championships 2025” reception on December 11 at Ariake Tennis Forest. Join world-class pros and Godzilla at an outdoor party bringing together players, families, sponsors, and supporters. Free admission with advance registration required.

In the rapidly growing world of pickleball, the GPF and UWPF have agreed to establish a single global governing body. This latest update explains the new IOC-compliant structure and the role of the Integration Task Force.

PJF is now accepting applications for official courts across Japan! In 2025, registration is free. Benefits include listing on the official PJF website, event support, and more. Applications accepted from just one court.

We are pleased to announce that the Pickleball Japan Federation (PJF) will host an Ambassador Training Workshop on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Itoshima City Sports Park in Fukuoka. This is a valuable opportunity to obtain the official PJF Ambassador Certification, which qualifies you to promote and teach pickleball in your community. As the number of participants is limited to 25, we encourage those interested to register as soon as possible.

Once again this year, a stellar lineup of PPA top pros will visit Japan: James Ignatowich, Ryan Fu, Parris Todd, and Vivian Glozman. To coincide with their visit, we will host clinics and meet-and-greet events as outlined below.

PJF’s Kenton Stea and Yasuhiro Nakajima will lead a business seminar for pickleball facility operators on Wednesday, September 24, at Shibuya Solasta Conference.

Announcement: Mr. Yasuyuki Kondo has been appointed Chairperson of the PJF Certified International Tournament Referees Committee. Mr. Yasuyuki Kondo, a veteran tennis official, is now Chairperson of the PJF Certified International Tournament Referees Committee. PJF announces Yasuyuki Kondo as Chairperson of its Certified International Tournament Referees, bringing global experience to pickleball.

In 2025, the International Pickleball Federation and the World Pickleball Federation merged to form the UWPF. Rika Riordan, Vice President of the PJF, was elected as an inaugural board member, and the organization has begun its efforts to make pickleball an official Olympic sport.

NHK「おはよう日本」でピックルボールが紹介されました！

As part of enhancing member benefits, PJF will offer a special ZIPAIR promo code. Entering the code at checkout will allow you to purchase eligible airfares at a discounted price.

Championships 2025 のシニアの試合は、レベル別に分かれて別日程で開催されることになり、オープンとの両方にお申し込みいただけるようになりました。

Japan’s first prize-based draft league, the “PJF Pickleball Japan League BURGER KING® CUP,” concluded in spectacular fashion. A total of 1,128 participants joined the event, with athletes from seven countries around the world. In the pro division, LEAF DRIVE claimed the inaugural championship and took home a ¥1,000,000 prize. This report brings you the full highlights of what many described as “the most exciting and enjoyable tournament ever,” where players and spectators bec

The second installment of the Pickleball Challenge will be aired on Nippon TV's "Kintore"! Following the previous episode, the cast members will once again take on pickleball with full dedication!

Japan’s first professional pickleball league, the “PJF Pickleball Japan League BURGER KING® CUP,” kicks off in summer 2025 in Ariake, Tokyo. Featuring a prize-based, draft-style team competition, this exciting event is now accepting on-site media accreditation applications.

PJL Burger King® CUP List of Participating Teams (As of August 1)

Daiwa Securities Group has become an annual Grand Slam sponsor of PJF. Together, we support the growth of pickleball and the stability of tournament operations. See the full list of sponsors online.