Anna Leigh Waters has two dates in Hong Kong this October. On Sunday 18 October, Franklin Pickleball Hong Kong hosts a one-night Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase at Stackd Pickleball in Wan Chai, which the organiser bills as her first visit to the city. The next day she starts the PPA Asia 1500 Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam at Kai Tak Arena (19-25 October), partnering Anna Bright in women's doubles and Ben Johns in mixed.
Stackd is close to sold out. When we checked on 12 October, General Admission and VIP were gone and two of the 34 VVIP tickets, at HK$3,200, were left. Hong Kong Slam tickets start at HK$180 on HK Ticketing. For the tournament itself (format, prize money, divisions), see our Hong Kong Slam 2026 overview.
Anna Leigh Waters in Hong Kong: the facts
Detail | Franklin night at Stackd | Hong Kong Slam |
|---|---|---|
Dates | Sunday 18 October 2026, 6pm-9:30pm | 19-25 October 2026, finals Sunday 25 October |
Venue | Stackd Pickleball, Shop 337-338, 3/F, Hopewell Mall, 183 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai | Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park |
What it is | Exhibition night: pro matches, challenges, meet and greet | PPA Asia 1500 tournament, the PPA Tour Asia season finale |
Her part | Headliner | Women's doubles with Anna Bright; mixed doubles with Ben Johns |
Tickets | HK$320-HK$3,200 on The Ground; GA and VIP sold out | |
Organiser | Franklin Pickleball Hong Kong | F-Sports Promotions, with Hang Seng Bank as title sponsor |
Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase at Stackd, 18 October
Franklin Pickleball Hong Kong, the brand's exclusive distributor in the city, announced the night on 30 September. It's one night only, 6pm-9:30pm at Stackd Pickleball in Hopewell Mall, Wan Chai. The programme has pro matches, on-court challenges and VVIP meet-and-greets, and Franklin is teasing something around its mystery "?" paddle.
Tickets for the Stackd night
Ticket | Price | What's included | Status on 12 Oct |
|---|---|---|---|
General Admission | HK$320 | Courtside access, chance of giveaways | Sold out |
VIP | HK$980 | Dedicated seating, event tee, X-40 ball, chance of giveaways | Sold out |
VVIP | HK$3,200 | Prime seating, meet and greet with Anna Leigh Waters and Franklin pros, event tee, X-40 ball, C45 paddle, a pick from the Franklin mystery box | 2 of 34 left |
Everyone with a ticket also has a chance of going home with one of Franklin's "?" paddles. The VVIP session runs three hours; General Admission and VIP run two. Tickets are sold on The Ground, and Franklin HK posts updates on Instagram at @franklinpickleball.hk.
Her Hong Kong Slam partners: Anna Bright and Ben Johns
PPA Tour Asia confirms Waters will play women's doubles with Anna Bright and mixed doubles with Ben Johns (PPA Tour Asia). They're the same pairings she won with at the MB Hanoi Cup in April, her international debut:
The top of the draw is crowded. PPA Tour Asia says every other player in the top six has entered, and the field includes Ben Johns, Gabe Tardio, JW and Jorja Johnson, Federico Staksrud, Hayden Patriquin and Parris Todd. Hong Kong's Hong Kit Wong defends his men's singles title at home.
When to watch her at Kai Tak
Date | Session | Hours (HKT) |
|---|---|---|
Mon 19 Oct | Qualifying | 9am-9pm |
Tue 20 to Sat 24 Oct | Main draw: round of 64 to semi-finals | 9am-7pm |
Sun 25 Oct | Finals | 1pm-6pm |
PPA Tour Asia posts match-by-match times on its tournament page while the event runs. If Waters makes the finals, Sunday afternoon is the time to be there.
Which Hong Kong Slam ticket to buy
Reserved seats are at the two show courts, the Championship Court (CC) and the Grandstand (GS). General Admission doesn't get you into either, and a reserved seat doesn't get you into the General Admission areas. Court assignments only come out during the event, so if seeing Waters is the point, a reserved seat is the safer bet.
Ticket | 19-23 Oct | 24-25 Oct | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
General Admission | HK$180 | HK$180 | Standing, outer courts; not CC or GS |
Reserved seat | HK$580 (CC and GS) | HK$980 (CC only) | Seat at the show courts |
Accessible seat | HK$580 | HK$980 | Booked by hotline only |
- Each ticket carries a HK$35 service fee, and you can buy up to 10 per transaction.
- General Admission and reserved tickets each come with one free souvenir from the merchandise booth, while stocks last.
Tickets are on HK Ticketing. The prices above come from the organiser's ticketing page.
Meet-and-greets, Pickletown and the Fan Zone
The surest way to meet Waters in Hong Kong is the VVIP ticket for the Stackd night. At Kai Tak there's a free Fan Zone, plus "Pickletown", a fan hub where the Slam organisers have planned player meet-and-greets through the week. No times have been published, and nobody has confirmed Waters will do one there. The Community Doubles Tour grand final is also at Kai Tak, on 18 October.
How to watch the Hong Kong Slam live
PPA Tour Asia streams it on YouTube at @PPAxMLPasia. No local TV broadcaster had been named by 12 October 2026.
Anna Leigh Waters' October in Asia
Dates | Event | City |
|---|---|---|
13-15 Oct (reported) | Manila | |
17 Oct | Kuala Lumpur | |
18 Oct | Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase, Stackd Pickleball | Hong Kong |
19-25 Oct | PPA Asia 1500 Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam | Hong Kong |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anna Leigh Waters coming to Hong Kong?
Yes, twice over. She headlines Franklin's one-night show at Stackd Pickleball, Wan Chai, on 18 October 2026, then plays the Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam at Kai Tak Arena from 19-25 October.
Is there a Franklin Asia Showcase in Hong Kong?
Yes. Franklin Pickleball Hong Kong hosts it on Sunday 18 October 2026, 6pm-9:30pm, at Stackd Pickleball, 3/F Hopewell Mall, 183 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai.
How much are tickets for the Stackd night?
General Admission is HK$320, VIP HK$980 and VVIP HK$3,200, sold on The Ground. By 12 October, General Admission and VIP had sold out and two VVIP tickets were left.
Can I meet Anna Leigh Waters in Hong Kong?
The VVIP ticket for the Stackd night includes a meet and greet with her and the Franklin pros. The Hong Kong Slam has player meet-and-greets planned at Pickletown, but her appearance there hasn't been confirmed.
Who is Anna Leigh Waters partnering at the Hong Kong Slam?
Anna Bright in women's doubles and Ben Johns in mixed doubles, the same pairings that won at the MB Hanoi Cup in April 2026.
When is the Hong Kong Slam final?
Finals day is Sunday, 25 October 2026, 1pm-6pm Hong Kong time.
How much are Hong Kong Slam tickets?
General Admission is HK$180. Reserved seats cost HK$580 from 19-23 October and HK$980 on 24-25 October, plus a HK$35 service fee per ticket.
Where can I watch the Hong Kong Slam online?
On the PPA Tour Asia YouTube channel, @PPAxMLPasia.
Last updated 12 October 2026. More Hong Kong Slam coverage.
Follow @thepicklebase for updates from Stackd and Kai Tak.