WPC-Thailand Open 2026 Played at Hua Hin January 28 to February 1

A five-day showcase of competitive pickleball wrapped in Hua Hin, putting the region squarely on Asia's expanding pickleball map. The WPC-Thailand Open staged matches across Open divisions, age groups and skill levels, with the event listing confirming court allocation and a full five-day schedule at Hua Hin International Pickleball Club (Hin Lek Fai / T Rex Sport Club).

"The WPC-Thailand Open 2026 ran at Hua Hin International Pickleball Club (Hin Lek Fai / T Rex Sport Club) from January 28 to February 1, 2026." That description comes from the tournament listing and frames what organizers billed as a concentrated push to host multi-division competition in a coastal resort town popular with weekend players and visiting athletes.

On social media, player and organizer activity underlined the buzz around the tournament. Ryan Magill posted on LinkedIn: "Thailand Open 2026 🇹🇭 WPC in Hua Hin is having a great turnout this year. Pickleball is a vibrant and growing community in Thailand! Thanks to everyone in the ecosystem here in Hua Hin, y’all are beautiful 😍: Hua Hin Pickleball Club, T Rex Sport Club/ Badminton Courts ทีเรกซ์ สปอร์ตคลับ แบดมินตัน ฟิตเนส just to name a few. Feel free to reach out to Jaron Shoptaugh and grab a quick warm-up or a coffee ☕️ #pickleball #passport #travel #thailand" That on-the-ground tone, alongside an Instagram snapshot that captures part of a competitor experience - "30 Jan – 1 Feb, 2026 Hua Hin, Thailand 1️⃣ First time visiting Hua Hin 2️⃣ Second time partnering with @mostagramm & @permpoonprom 3️⃣ Third" - points to active player networks and partnerships forming around the event.

Tournament organizers provided division and court-allocation structure on the event page, but specific match results, draws or prize figures were not included in the materials reviewed. That absence highlights a transparency gap that regional tournament organizers may need to address as the sport professionalizes and sponsors seek clear metrics and results to evaluate return on investment.

Beyond Hua Hin, Thailand’s calendar now offers a clear pathway for competitive aspirants seeking international exposure. Arise Pickleball will stage the "EPIC World Championship – Thailand Qualifier Rounds By Arise Pickleball" across three weekends, with detailed brackets listed as: "Feb 14–15, 2026 — DUPR 4.3–5.0 | WD, MD, MX — Sukspace | 16 Teams" "Feb 21–22, 2026 — DUPR 3.7–4.3 | WD, MD, MX — Bangsaen | 32 Teams" "Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2026 — DUPR 3.0–3.69 | WD, MD, MX — Pickleball Warehouse Rangsit | 32 Teams" Registration opens Jan 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM ICT, closes Feb 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM ICT, and carries a registration cost of $67.00. The qualifier series guarantees that the top 3 teams from each division will have entry fees covered for the EPIC World Pickleball Championship in Singapore, April 30 – May 3, 2026 at Kallang Tennis Hub.

For players, coaches and regional organizers, Hua Hin’s WPC stop signaled stronger local infrastructure and appetite for competition, while the Arise qualifier circuit offers a clear commercial incentive to chase international shots at the EPIC Championship. The next practical milestone is the Arise registration window and the three-weekend qualifier schedule; for the sport in Thailand, the momentum from Hua Hin should feed both grassroots court growth and emerging pathways to major international events.