A strong sign for international interest, but viewership appeal remains to be seen.
The PPA Tour Asia MB Vietnam Cup was a pickleball event for the record books, in more ways than one.
Figuratively, the atmosphere was electric. The event drew more than 600 competitors, with a strong international representation, including those local to Vietnam.
PPA pro Zane Navratil was there – he and Armaan Bhatia fell to Eric Oncins and Tyson McGuffin in the men's doubles final – and posted to X a video of a packed arena, with the caption, "Pickleball to the MOON."
UPA CEO Connor Pardoe also made the trip and posted his own video, stating:
Pretty surreal to see the PPA Tour like this. Lots to celebrate… But even more hard work ahead! Excited to keep growing this thing! Pickleball to the MOON pic.twitter.com/i3diTeCThL
— Zane Navratil (@ZaneNavratil) October 4, 2025
Yes, vibes were high. But attendance was also through the roof.
According to Guinness World Records , the event drew record-breaking crowds and set a new high for "largest attendance at a pickleball event":
The largest attendance at a pickleball event is 7,906 and was achieved by America & Asia Connect Company, Danang Pickleball Federation and FPT Play (all Vietnam) during PPA Tour Asia MB Vietnam Cup 2025 at Tien Son Sports Center, in Da Nang, Vietnam on 4 October 2025. "The announcement," reported Tuoi Tre News , "was made during the closing ceremony at Tien Son Sports Arena by Austin Johnson, an official adjudicat... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/ppa-vietnam-sets-world-record-for-single-day-pickleball-event-attendance/
