Pickleball, one of the world's fastest-growing sports, is set to take Shanghai by storm as the APBA Pickleball Open Shanghai League – Sunland Station launches from March 6 to 8.
The tournament will be held at Sunland Pickleball Park (549 Langu Road) in the Pudong New Area, with a secondary venue at Linli Park (intersection of De'ai Road and Langu Road).
About 500 participants are expected to compete across four categories and 13 events, ranging from 35+ to 60+ age groups, as well as open divisions.
Embracing a "sports + consumption" model, the event will simultaneously host a sports brand market featuring pickleball-related brands including JOOLA, DSPOR, OBANA, Reachsports flooring, and Monster Planet. Attendees can explore professional equipment and immersive experiences.
The Gaohang Cultural Tourism Passport will also be issued at the event, featuring 11 curated cultural sites in Gaohang including heritage landmarks, art venues, and folk culture districts. The passport provides detailed travel information including transportation routes, attraction introductions, and opening hours, while offering participants exclusive discounts at partner merchants.
