Tapping off a good game at the newly opened SM Pickleball courts at SM City East Ortigas. (L-R) TV personality and pickleball enthusiast Eric “Eruption” Tai, Senior Assistant Vice President for Operations ,SM Supermalls, Ronald Allan Brosas, Senior Assistant Vice President of SM Sports & Leisure Centers ,Joseph Francis Silva, and Asia’s No.1 ranked women's singles pickleball player, Anna Clarice Patrimonio.More reasons to stay active, with 108 pickleball courts nationwide, SM is the country’s largest destination for pickleball, bringing communities to play and connect! Pickleball and active living are rapidly becoming part of the Filipino lifestyle, with more communities embracing the sport as a fun, social, and accessible way to stay active and connect with others.
As home to the country’s largest pickleball destination, SM Pickleball continues to expand its presence with the opening of six new courts at SM City East Ortigas, bringing the total number of SM Pickleball courts nationwide to 108 across 33 SM malls. The expansion provides more players and communities with dedicated spaces to play, connect, and grow their passion for the sport.
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Celebrity guests, and pickleball enthusiasts come together during the launch of the six new SM Pickleball courts at SM City East Ortigas
The new courts officially opened on September 25, with an open play featuring celebrities who have become active in pickleball and have been seen playing in
SM Pickleball courts. Joining Ronald Allan Brosas,Senior Assistant Vice President for Operations of SM Supermalls, and Joseph Francis Silva,Senior Assistant Vice President of Sports & Leisure Centers were celebrity guests, Anna Clarice Patrimonio, Cherry Pie Picache, Nikki Valdez, Diana Zubiri, Eruption, Andy Smith, Mark Solis, Meg Imperial, Carlene Aguilar, Inez Veneracion, Vince Abrenica and Sophie Albert.
Designed for both seasoned athletes and beginners, the new courts provide a welcoming space where individuals, families, friends, and communities from the eastern side of the metro can come together through sport. A dedicated private court is also available for guests who want to enjoy exclusive matches with family, colleagues, or fellow enthusiasts, whether for a friendly match, a casual get-together, or simply to spend time with their peers on their gala days. “Expanding SM Pickleball to East Ortigas is all about making the sport accessible and bringing it closer to home. Beyond building courts, we’re creating a welcoming space across Metro Manila where players of all skill levels can come together, build lasting friendships, and help grow the pickleball community” said Joseph Francis Silva, Senior Assistant Vice President of SM Sports & Leisure Centers.
Through SM Sports & Leisure, pickleball is becoming more than just a fast-growing sport in the country. It is helping foster a culture of active living, community engagement, and everyday wellness, making healthy and enjoyable experiences more accessible to Filipinos nationwide. For court reservations and inquiries, visit https://reclub.co/clubs/@sm-x-paloo-east-ortigas Follow @smsupermalls and @smgamepark for more updates.
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Through "My SM", SM continues to evolve with the changing lifestyles of Filipino communities—creating places where people can discover, connect, move, play, and recharge through thoughtfully designed experiences, better connectivity, and spaces that bring everyday life closer together.
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About SM Sports and Leisure Center
With the mission of revolutionizing fitness and sports engagement in the country, SM Sports and Leisure Centers (SLC) is dedicated to max out the sports experiences of Filipinos—whether through fun bonding moments or high adrenaline competition. Its commitment is to building spaces Where Winning Begins, conducive for bringing out the best in every moment, play, and routine.
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