Buenas PH launches pickleball tournament with PHP1 million prize
Pagcor-funded brand opened the event on 23 Oct with sector partners and streamers
Key Takeaways
- Buenas PH staged the "Buenas Battle of the Streamers Pickleball Tournament" on 23 October 2026 with a PHP1 million (US$15,768) prize pool.
- The event was run in partnership with Pragmatic Play Ltd and featured local streamers LENG, ForeignGerms, Boss Toyo and Hypebits.
- Buenas PH operates under a license from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor).
- The pickleball tournament is described as the first stage of a wellness roadmap that includes Buenas PH Golf Cups on 28 and 30 October and a national run in November.
Buenas PH held the "Buenas Battle of the Streamers Pickleball Tournament" on 23 October 2026 as the first step of its new sports and wellness campaign, with a prize pool of PHP1 million (US$15,768). The tournament brought together digital creators and local streamers to promote in-person exercise alongside screen time, the company said in a statement.
Partners and participants
The event was staged in partnership with global iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play Ltd and featured local figures such as LENG, ForeignGerms, Boss Toyo and Hypebits. Buenas PH is an online gaming platform licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor). In the press release the head of marketing, Kim Curayag, said:
"At Buenas PH, responsible gaming goes beyond just setting limits on screen time. While our Pagcor-regulated safety protocols ensure a secure digital environment, we also want to empower our community to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle offline." — Kim Curayag, head of marketing, Buenas PH
Next dates
The company described the pickleball tournament as the "first stage" of its wellness roadmap and announced a sports calendar that includes a series of Buenas PH Golf Cups on 28 and 30 October, followed by a national recreational run in November.
You can find coverage of the physical-activity initiative on platforms related to [sports](/sports) and the commercial collaboration in [b2b](/b2b). Information about regulation is listed under [regulation](/regulation).
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Buenas PH pickleball tournament held?
The "Buenas Battle of the Streamers Pickleball Tournament" took place on 23 October 2026. The company presented it as the first stage of its wellness roadmap.
What was the prize pool and its dollar equivalent?
The prize pool was PHP1 million, equivalent to US$15,768 according to Buenas PH's statement. That amount was distributed among the streamers who participated in the tournament.
Who were the event partners and notable participants?
The tournament was organised in partnership with Pragmatic Play Ltd and featured creators and streamers such as LENG, ForeignGerms, Boss Toyo and Hypebits. Buenas PH was the host platform.
What sporting activities did Buenas PH announce next?
Buenas PH announced a series of Buenas PH Golf Cups scheduled for 28 and 30 October, followed by a national recreational run in November. The company described these dates as the continuation of its athletic calendar.
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