EPIC Names DRYWORLD Official Apparel Partner for 2026 Singapore World Championship

DRYWORLD will be the official apparel, footwear and fanwear supplier for the inaugural Epic World Championship, a multi-year partnership that binds apparel design, logistics and e-commerce fulfilment to EPIC’s mass-participation vision for April 2026 in Singapore. EPIC, formally Elite Pickleball International Championship PTE LTD, has structured the deal to deliver co-branded on-court technical apparel, staff kits and fan merchandise while DRYWORLD handles global logistics and the event’s online merchandise fulfilment.

The agreement specifies technical garments including compression layers and training kits for competitors, alongside fanwear drops and staff apparel. DRYWORLD will operate the event’s e-commerce fulfilment, positioning the brand not only as a kit supplier but also as the primary channel for ticketed fans and competitors to access limited-edition releases and integrated social activations tied to the championship.

Financially, EPIC guarantees a base prize purse of USD $50,000 for the amateur world championship, with the purse able to rise toward USD $100,000 depending on registration growth. That prize structure signals a serious investment in amateur competition in Asia, giving rising players tangible financial upside while preserving the event’s mass-participation ethos. Victor Cui and EPIC’s co-founders are explicitly building a destination-style event that leverages Singapore’s tourism support to attract thousands of entrants and spectators, not solely elite pro tours.

The DRYWORLD tie-up carries broader industry implications. By consolidating apparel supply, merchandise design and fulfilment under one partner, EPIC reduces logistical friction for international participants and creates a scalable revenue stream from fanwear. For DRYWORLD, the partnership accelerates brand penetration across Asia’s expanding pickleball market and showcases a full-service playbook for tournament merchandising and fulfilment. Joint design releases and limited-edition fan drops aim to create collectible moments for players and fans, turning tournament participation into lifestyle engagement beyond the court.

Culturally, the championship seeks to translate grassroots growth into a festival-style showcase where amateur competitors and recreational players can test their skills on an international stage. The guaranteed purse and co-branded apparel elevate the event’s credibility while Singapore’s infrastructure and tourism incentives help position the championship as a one-stop destination for travel, competition and spectator experience. That combination may influence other regional promoters to pair event production closely with retail and e-commerce partners.

Operationally, DRYWORLD’s role in global logistics could reduce delays and sizing mismatches that have stymied past tournament merch programs, smoothing the path for players traveling from across Asia and beyond. For Asian pickleball communities, the partnership could mean faster access to performance apparel tailored to local tastes and sizes, plus social activations that amplify local talent.

Looking ahead, prize-pool growth will hinge on registration momentum and the timing of joint design releases will shape early fan engagement. Players and fans should watch for DRYWORLD’s merchandise drops and EPIC’s registration milestones as the April 2026 championship approaches, when the event will put Asia’s amateur pickleball scene squarely in the spotlight.