iFAST Pickleball Xchange 2027
Finance meets on the court.
Singapore's largest inter-financial institution pickleball tournament returns! 2027: Bigger game. Bigger community.
- Date
- Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Time
- 8.00am to 8.00pm
- Venue
- The Sports Arina, Expo Hall 10
- Teams
- Up to 48
Event details: iFAST Pickleball Xchange 2027
The finance industry's annual day to compete, connect and give back.
- DateSaturday, 6 March 2027
- Time8.00am to 8.00pm
- VenueThe Sports Arina, Expo Hall 10
- Who can enterRegistration is open exclusively to teams representing financial institutions. Participation by non-financial institution teams is strictly by invitation from iFAST only.
- Team formatEach corporate team has at least 6 players, plus up to 2 reserves:
- At least 5 men and 1 woman
- Each tie: 2 men's doubles and 1 mixed doubles
- Up to 2 reserves (optional)
All players on a team must be Singapore-employed staff or appointed representatives of the same organisation. Tour-level players are not eligible, and each company confirms eligibility before the draw. The combined DUPR of the two players in a pair must be no more than 7.0, and players with no rating count as 3.5. DUPR IDs are submitted by 13 February 2027. Podium players from SPA-sanctioned tournaments cannot partner each other.
- Registration feeEarly bird (register before 30 November 2026): S$600 per team
Regular: S$688 per teamRegistration closes 30 January 2027.
S$19,000 in prizes
Play for the top spot on the podium.
Cash prizes are for the Champion Bracket. Both brackets receive trophies, every player gets a goodie bag, and there is a lucky draw.
- Champions
- S$10,000
- 1st Runner-up
- S$6,000
- 2nd Runner-up
- S$3,000
About iFAST Pickleball Xchange
On 8 March 2026, we hosted the inaugural iFAST Pickleball Xchange, the first inter-financial institution pickleball tournament in Singapore. The event brought together 20 teams from 16 financial institutions for a day of sport, teamwork and friendly competition.
- Calastone
- Citibank
- Deutsche Bank
- EY
- Financial Alliance
- GIC
- iFAST
- Infinity FA
- J.P. Morgan
- KPMG
- OCBC
- PIAS
- PwC
- Standard Chartered Bank
- UBS
- UBP
What stood out the most wasn't the scoreline. It was the sportsmanship and camaraderie across the industry, and the reminder that meaningful connections can be built both inside and outside the workplace.
2026 winners
For 2027, we're taking that further with more teams across the finance industry and our first charity partnership, putting the community at the centre of the game.
Want to be a part of the next edition?
Tournament structure
- Team formatAt least 6 players (at least 5 men and 1 woman), plus up to 2 reserves. Each tie is 2 men's doubles and 1 mixed doubles.
- FormatEight groups of six, so every team plays 5 matches. The top 2 in each group go to the Champion Bracket and 3rd and 4th place go to the Challenger Bracket, each a 16-team knockout.
- Group drawLast year's top four teams in the Champion Bracket and top four in the Challenger Bracket are seeded into separate groups. All other teams are drawn at random, and no two teams from the same company are in the same group. The draw is held live at the iFAST office on Friday 19 February 2027 at 5.00pm, and team representatives are invited to attend and network.
- ScoringAll 3 rubbers are played in every tie. Sudden death: first to 15 in every round, except the Final and the 3rd/4th placing playoff, which are first to 21.
- The dayOpening ceremony and group photo at 8.00am, round robin from 8.45am, knockouts in the afternoon, then the Champion Final as the last match. Lunch (halal bento set) is provided. The lucky draw and prize presentation close the day by 8.00pm.
- General rulesPlayed to the official USA Pickleball rulebook, as a guideline. All paddles must be USA Pickleball approved, and the official ball is the Franklin X-40. The Tournament Director's decision is final.
- Tournament directorSu Li
Play It Forward
This year, we are proud to partner with Children's Wishing Well for the very first time. A homegrown Singapore charity, Children's Wishing Well helps children and youths from families with limited resources access the opportunities they deserve.
Together, we are sharing our passion for pickleball and passing the paddle to the next generation. In the months ahead, iFAST will introduce a group of children to the game and coach them along the way, leading up to a special exhibition match in June where they will take to the court to put their skills into action.
Fittingly, the exhibition match falls on the same month as the International Day of Play, a global reminder that every child has the right to play.
About the cause
Our partnership is an extension of Children's Wishing Well's Reach for the Stars programme, which is designed to remove the barriers that stop children and youths from exploring their interests, passions and strengths. For many young people from families with limited access to enrichment opportunities, the chance to try a new sport, discover a talent or simply play can be out of reach. Reach for the Stars exists to change that.
That mission sits perfectly alongside what the iFAST Pickleball Xchange is about: bringing people together through sport, and sharing the joy of the game as widely as we can.
What we are doing together
Over the coming months, our team will be volunteering their time to introduce a group of children to pickleball, coaching them through the basics and helping them build their skills and confidence, one rally at a time. It all leads up to a special exhibition match in June, where the children will take to the court to show everything they have learned and, most importantly, to have fun.
Why it matters
We believe passion should never be limited by circumstance. Through this partnership, we hope to remove a few of the barriers that stand between children and the joy of play, and to show them that sport can be a place where they belong, grow and shine.
Play your part
When you sign up, your team gets its very own fundraising page in support of Children's Wishing Well. Rally your friends, family and colleagues behind you, and see how much you can raise for children who deserve the chance to play.
We are cheering every team on towards a S$1,000 goal, but every dollar counts, and every bit helps remove the barriers that stand between a child and the joy of play.
Not a pickle enthusiast? No problem.
You can still get in on the action. Donate below and cheer the kids on from the sidelines. Every dollar goes towards helping children pursue their passions and reach for the stars!
Support Children's Wishing WellHow to register
Submit registration online
Registration is open exclusively to teams representing financial institutions.
Fill in company name, team and player details.
The team leader's email will be the main point of contact with the organisers.
Registration is reviewed by organisers
The team leader will receive an email with registration fee payment details once the registration has been reviewed.
Make payment to confirm your slot
Your team is officially registered once payment is received.
A confirmation email will be sent to the team leader.
Team registration
Think your team has what it takes to clinch the championship title? Join us for a smashing tournament where we serve up competition and connection.
- 48 teams
- One championship
- S$19,000 in prizes
- Who can enter
iFAST (the “Organisers”) reserves the sole discretion to review, select and confirm all participating teams.
Registration is open exclusively to teams representing financial institutions. The Organisers may, at their sole discretion, invite a limited number of teams from non-financial institutions to participate, provided that such teams constitute a minority of the total participating teams. Participation by non-financial institution teams is strictly by invitation from the Organisers only.
All decisions made by the Organisers regarding team eligibility and selection are final.
- Team formatEach team has at least 6 players (at least 5 men and 1 woman), plus up to 2 reserves (optional). Each tie is 2 men's doubles and 1 mixed doubles. All players on a team must be Singapore-employed staff or appointed representatives of the same organisation. Tour-level players are not eligible, and each company confirms eligibility before the draw. The combined DUPR of the two players in a pair must be no more than 7.0, and players with no rating count as 3.5. DUPR IDs are submitted by 13 February 2027. Podium players from SPA-sanctioned tournaments cannot partner each other.
- Registration feeEarly bird, before 30 Nov 2026S$600per team RegularS$688per team
Registration closes 30 January 2027.
- Limited to the first 48 teams*, sign up early to secure your spot!
*Capped at a maximum of two teams from the same company or organisation.
Register your team
Registration is open exclusively to teams representing financial institutions. Participation by non-financial institution teams is strictly by invitation from iFAST only.
Registration takes a few minutes on our registration form. Please have these ready:
- Your company name and registered address
- Your team name and the team captain's details
- Each player's name and T-shirt size: 5 men, 1 woman and up to 2 reserves
- Each player's DUPR ID, which can follow by 13 February 2027
Once you have registered, the organisers review it and email the team captain the payment details. Registration closes on 30 January 2027.