IAM Worldwide Opens Tickets for Anna Leigh Waters’ Araneta Showcase
IAM Worldwide has released the schedule and ticket mechanics for “IAM EXPERIENCE: Anna Leigh Waters.” World No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters headlines the event at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on December 9, 2026.
The program starts at 3:00 PM and brings Waters to the Big Dome for an afternoon of world-class athletic exhibitions, interactive activities, musical performances, and celebrity guests.
Exclusive ticket pre-sales for registered IAM Worldwide members open on November 5, giving IAM movers and shakers priority access ahead of the pack. The general ticket release follows on November 9.
From Dusit Thani to the Big Dome
The December event marks Waters’ return to the Philippines after her first visit in mid-October.
Waters made the surprise announcement alongside IAM Worldwide’s executive leadership during a press conference at Dusit Thani Manila on October 15. She cited the hospitality, the warmth, and the hunger for the sport she found in the country as reasons for coming back so soon.
Her October trip was the Manila leg of the Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase. It drew local players, junior athletes, and sports fans eager to see the World No. 1 up close, before the tour continued to Malaysia and Hong Kong.
IAM Worldwide said the response to that first visit shaped its choice of venue.
“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.”
Ticket Mechanics
Admission tickets are complimentary with every purchase of designated IAM Worldwide product packages. They are meant to reward loyal patrons and inspire people to live the “IAM way of life.”
Tickets are redeemable directly at the IAM Worldwide Head Office and its authorized official branches and regional business centers nationwide.
- November 5: Exclusive ticket pre-sale for registered IAM Worldwide members
- November 9: General ticket release
Details on specific product packages, seat tiers, and branch operating schedules are available through IAM Worldwide’s official channels: @iamworldwideofficial on Instagram and @iamworldwideofficialfb on Facebook.
IAM’s Global Sports Ambassador
Waters represents IAM Worldwide as its Global Sports Ambassador, a role that links elite athletic performance with everyday nutrition. The multi-title champion holds top honors in women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, and brings the discipline, youthful vibrance, and physical wellness the brand champions.
Through the partnership, IAM Worldwide continues to promote holistic fitness and active living as pickleball grows across Southeast Asia. The brand also uses it to underscore the role of premium nutrition in peak performance.
IAM EXPERIENCE: Anna Leigh Waters takes place on Wednesday, December 9, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City. Main gates open ahead of the 3:00 PM program start.
