Major League Pickleball Asia has revealed the championship rings that will go to the winners of its first season, with the opening match day set for 13 November 2026.
According to Pickleball News Asia, the gold ring features an orange enamel pickleball, drawn from the MLP logo, raised on a navy base with seven gold-lined holes. A golden border with raised lettering surrounds it, and two rows of clear stones frame the face. One side carries the word "CHAMPION" above the MLP Asia logo in navy and orange, set on a textured gold background with further stones.
These are the first championship rings in the league's history. They will be presented on Super Saturday, 12 December, when the inaugural champions are crowned.
The Malayan Stripes are involved from the very first night. THE DOTS TOKYO will host the Stripes and Manila Helios on Match Day 1 in Japan on Friday. The following day, the Hong Kong Cannons welcome Viet Panthers and Dragon Warriors for Match Day 2 in Hong Kong, China. Both nights begin at 6pm local time.
After the opening weekend, every team will stage a match day in front of its own supporters. The regular season covers three weeks, with match days on Fridays and Saturdays, and a break week falls between the second and third weeks.
Once the regular season ends, the standings will determine the four teams that qualify for the MLP Asia Finals 2026. The semifinals are scheduled for Friday, 11 December, with the winners going through to Super Saturday, where both the bronze and gold medals will be settled.
The side that claims gold will become the first MLP Asia champion and collect the rings. The league's home-and-away team format offers fans across the region a different kind of competition, with local pride at stake in each host city.