Tiong Bahru Plaza and PlayMade serve up the return of the Pickleball Playground this June

• Collaboration with PlayMade brings back Pickleball Playground from 13 to 21 June 2026, as part of the Shop, Eat, Play summer campaign, reimagining its outdoor space into a community sports arena.
• Celebrate Father's Day with a specially curated Father & Child Tournament, alongside Men's, Women's and Mixed Doubles competitions, with prizes of up to $400 in FRx Gift Cards.
• Families can sign up for the Summer Kids Pickleball Camp, enjoy coaching sessions, open-court bookings, and personalise their very own pickleball-themed keychain charm from 29 May to 28 June 2026.

This June, Tiong Bahru Plaza is partnering PlayMade to bring back the popular Pickleball Playground. From 13 to 21 June 2026, this collaboration will transform the familiar outdoor common area near UOB into a vibrant, community-focused sports arena for matches, family activities and open-court play. 

The Pickleball Playground is Tiong Bahru Plaza's flagship activation under the Shop, Eat, Play summer campaign, which runs across Frasers Property Singapore’s malls from 25 May to 28 June 2026.

The return of the Pickleball Playground reflects Tiong Bahru Plaza's ongoing placemaking efforts to activate spaces for the community, strengthening its role as a neighbourhood destination for everyday activity, interaction and shared experiences.

Now in its second year, the Pickleball Playground has quickly become one of Tiong Bahru Plaza's most-anticipated community activations. Pickleball, one of Singapore’s fastest-growing sports, aligns closely with the mall's placemaking vision: easy to pick up, social by nature, and inclusive for all ages and fitness levels. By bringing the sport into a highly accessible, community-connected setting, this creates opportunities for shoppers and residents to pause, participate, and connect.

From 13, 14 June and 20 June 2026, competitive players can take to the court for Men's, Women's and Mixed Doubles Tournaments (registration fee: $50 per pair). Each participant will receive an exclusive goodie bag comprising Tiong Bahru Plaza retailer vouchers and products. Winners will receive FRx Gift Cards, with first place awarded up to $400, second place $300 and third place $150.

In a special nod to Father's Day, the Pickleball Playground concludes on 21 June 2026 with a Father & Child Tournament. Open to teams of one male adult and one child aged 6 to 12, the tournament (registration fee: $30 per pair) supports intergenerational bonding through sport and offers families a meaningful way to celebrate Father's Day on the court.

Participants can register online here: https://www.playmade.com/event-details/playmade-x-tiong-bahru-plaza-pickleball-playground-2.

For families looking to introduce their children to the sport, the Summer Kids Pickleball Camp will run from 17 to 19 June 2026 (10am to 12pm daily) at the outdoor court near UOB. Designed for children aged 6 to 12, the two-hour sessions are guided by professional coaches and aim to nurture confidence, coordination and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.

FRx members who spend $30 in a single transaction at participating stores can redeem a unique code to sign up for a camp session at just $10 per child (limited to 14 slots per session, on a first-come, first-served basis).

Beyond tournaments and camp, the Pickleball Playground will also offer open court sessions from 15 to 19 June and 22 to 25 June 2026 (10am to 8pm). FRx members who spend $80 at participating stores in a maximum of two same-day, same-mall transactions can redeem a two-hour court rental session, available across five daily time slots. Booking passes can be collected at the Concierge on Level 2.

Shoppers who spend $60 (in a maximum of two same-day, same-mall transactions) can also visit the Pick & Personalise booth from 12 to 14 June and 19 to 21 June 2026 (1pm to 6pm) to craft their very own pickleball-themed keychain. Each keychain includes a paddle charm, a 3D pickleball and a mystery charm, along with a Lucky Dip chance to win prizes such as FRx Gift Cards, tumblers, sports towels, Tiong Bahru Plaza retailer vouchers and more.

The Pickleball Playground is part of Tiong Bahru Plaza’s broader placemaking vision to activate outdoor spaces for community use. The initiative supports movement, participation and social connection in ways that extend traditional retail and dining experiences.

Located in a district known for its heritage, café culture and strong community spirit, Tiong Bahru Plaza continues to strengthen its role as a social hub for everyday living where common spaces are programmed in purposeful and meaningful ways.

This activation also demonstrates how tenant-led partnerships can contribute to the overall mall experience. PlayMade's playful brand personality, combined with Tiong Bahru Plaza's community positioning, brings pickleball into the flow of daily life — combining sport, lifestyle and community engagement a single space. 

Such initiatives reflect Frasers Property's broader approach to creating people-centred retail destinations, guided by three key pillars: Connectivity, bringing communities together through shared spaces; Inclusivity, ensuring welcoming and accessible experiences; and Vibrancy, by creating lively environments through active programming and placemaking.