The stage is set for an electrifying finale to the 2025 SM Pickleball SuperSeries as Toby’s Sports, in collaboration with the Pickleball Champions League Asia, presents the SM Pickleball SuperSeries Battle of Champions, happening July 19, 2025, at SM City East Ortigas.

This landmark event will feature the top advanced-level winners from the three thrilling legs of the Pickleball SuperSeries held from April to June across SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, and SM North Edsa. These champions will now converge in a single-day showdown, joined by one wildcard team, to determine who will represent the Philippines in the biggest amateur pickleball tournament in Asia.

About the Pickleball Champions League Asia

Toby’s Sports partners with Pickleball Champions League Asia. From left: Migo Claudio, SM Pickleball SuperSeries Tournament Director; Toby Claudio, President of Toby’s Sports; Steve Kuhn, Chairman of PCLA and Founder of MLP and DUPR; and Andrea Tan, Head of Marketing and CX at Toby’s Sports

The Pickleball Champions League Asia (PCLA) is the premier continental competition for amateur pickleball, bringing together top club teams from across the region, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, India, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and Japan. It was co-founded by Steve Kuhn, the visionary behind Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the DUPR rating system, which is now the global standard in competitive pickleball. A hedge fund veteran turned sports pioneer, Kuhn has played a key role in professionalizing the sport worldwide and igniting Asia’s rapid growth in the pickleball scene.

“We believe Asia will be one of the most exciting growth engines for pickleball in the next decade, and the Philippines is quickly becoming a key player in that movement,” said Kuhn. “We’re thrilled to partner with Toby’s Sports to bring this opportunity to life and can’t wait to welcome the best amateur Filipino team to the PCLA Finals in Shenzhen.”

High Stakes, Higher Rewards

The Mission Hills Pickleball Stadium where the PCLA Finals will take place on August 9-10, 2025

The winning team will not only be crowned the SM Pickleball SuperSeries 2025 Grand Champion but will also earn an all-expense-paid slot to compete at the PCLA Finals, happening August 9–10, 2025, at the Mission Hills Mall Pickleball Stadium in Shenzhen, China. This prestigious event will feature the best amateur teams across Asia, including Vietnam, Malaysia, China, and more.

As part of their prize, the Philippine representatives will receive round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and pocket money, giving them the opportunity to compete internationally and proudly raise the Philippine flag on the regional stage.

“We’re incredibly excited to partner with PCLA to elevate our local champions onto the Asian stage,” said Toby Claudio, President of Toby’s Sports. “This Battle of Champions is more than just a competition — it’s a celebration of passion, progress, and the growing pickleball movement in the Philippines.”

Event Access and Experience

Admission to the Battle of Champions is free, and spectators can look forward to high-stakes matches, exciting brand activations, and exclusive drops from top pickleball brands. It’s a one-day pickleball showcase you won’t want to miss.Don’t miss this thrilling conclusion to the 2025 SM Pickleball SuperSeries — where champions rise, and new legacies begin.

The event is made possible by SM Supermalls, the official venue partner of the SM Pickleball SuperSeries 2025, Adidas, Selkirk, Smart Sports, Puso Pilipinas and Polland Hopia.