From 17 to 20 July 2025, the Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP) and Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education & Sport will stage the continent’s inaugural multi-nation university tournament at Da Nang’s Tuyen Son Sport Complex. Set against the city’s beach-side backdrop, the four-day festival promises lightning-fast rallies, roaring crowds and a shared mission to put pickleball on every Asian campus.
Event Essentials
- Venue: Tuyen Son Sport Complex, 26 Phan Dang Luu St., Hai Chau District, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Competition Days: Thursday–Sunday, 17–20 July 2025
- Registration Deadline: 10 July 2025 – no extensions expected
- Court Setup: 15 covered and 12 outdoor hard courts for continuous play
Who Can Play?
- Current Students: Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s & Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
- Faculty & Alumni Under 50: same five events
- Faculty & Alumni 50 +: same five events
This inclusive structure lets freshmen rally against professors, proving pickleball’s cross-generational appeal.
Level Up: Referee Workshop, 16 July
A four-hour AFP Referee Certification Clinic on 16 July will be led by USA Pickleball-trained official John Ng. Graduates leave with an AFP badge plus deeper rule-book mastery—ideal for players ready to officiate future tournaments.
Golden Tickets to Dallas
High stakes fuel every rally: the top two university squads in the Team Challenge earn coveted Golden Tickets—automatic berths to the Collegiate World Championships in Dallas, Texas, 31 October – 2 November 2025. That clear pathway from regional play to a global final turns every point in Da Nang into a potential career-maker.
Powerhouse Partners
- JOOLA & Selkirk Sport – official paddles and gear
- Zocker & Sypik – performance apparel
- DUPR – live rating integration for every match
Their backing guarantees professional-grade courts, real-time scoring and seamless player services.
Why APUN 2025 Matters
- Campus Growth Engine – sparks new pickleball clubs and scholarship interest across Asian universities.
- Global Gateway – Golden Tickets give student-athletes a direct route to the world stage.
- Community Fusion – alumni brackets reinforce pickleball’s inclusive, “anyone-can-play” culture.
- Tourism Boost – athletes and fans will explore Da Nang’s beaches, heritage sites and vibrant food scene between matches.
Key Dates to Remember
- 10 July 2025: last call for entries
- 16 July 2025: referee clinic (limited slots)
- 17 – 20 July 2025: main draw; medals awarded on the 20th
Ready to step on court? Visit AFPickleball.org - APUN 2025 and lock in your spot before the roster fills. See you under the Da Nang sun!
