Anna Leigh Waters returns to Manila for Big Dome showcase

World No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters will headline "IAM EXPERIENCE: Anna Leigh Waters" on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, organizers announced.

The program starts at 3:00 PM, with gates opening earlier. The afternoon will feature exhibition matches, interactive activities, musical performances, and celebrity guests.

Organizers moved the event to the Big Dome after strong demand following Waters' first visit to the Philippines. "The moment Anna Leigh Waters stepped onto Philippine soil last October, the clamor from fans and players was electric," IAM Worldwide said in a statement. "We quickly realized that an ordinary venue simply wouldn't suffice. We want to ensure that as many fans as possible have the opportunity to witness the world's greatest pickleball player in action, live."

How to Get Tickets

A pre-sale for registered IAM Worldwide members opens November 5, 2026, with general ticket release on November 9, 2026.

Admission is free with the purchase of designated IAM Worldwide product packages. Tickets can be redeemed at the company's Head Office and authorized branches nationwide.

A Return to Manila

The December event is Waters' second visit to the Philippines, after a mid-October trip that drew crowds of local players, junior athletes, and sports fans.

On October 15, 2026, she appeared at a press conference at the Dusit Thani Manila, where she announced she would return in December. Waters said the warmth and enthusiasm she found in the country made coming back an easy decision, and that she looked forward to sharing the court with thousands of Filipino fans.

Waters is a multi-title champion ranked at the top of the world in women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. She serves as IAM Worldwide's Global Sports Ambassador, and the partnership comes as pickleball continues to grow rapidly across Southeast Asia.