Padel, the world’s fastest-growing sport, is set to reach new heights in 2026 with the announcement of an ambitious calendar for the Premier Padel tour. Premier Padel, working in close collaboration with the International Padel Federation (FIP) and backed by title sponsor Qatar Airways, has unveiled a schedule featuring 26 tournaments across 18 countries — with nearly 75% played indoors.
New Destinations: London, Pretoria and Valencia
The biggest news from the 2026 calendar is the addition of three brand-new host cities:
- London, UK — Premier Padel makes its long-awaited British debut, a landmark moment for the growing UK padel scene
- Pretoria, South Africa — A historic first for the African continent, opening professional padel to an entirely new region
- Valencia, Spain — An additional Spanish stop for one of padel’s traditional heartlands
These additions bring the tour to cities such as Barcelona, Paris, Doha, Miami and Buenos Aires — truly a global circuit.
New Star Point System
Alongside the calendar, FIP and Premier Padel have launched an innovative new Star Point system designed to create a more dynamic and transparent ranking structure. The system rewards performance across the full breadth of the tour, giving players more incentive to compete across all 26 events.
2026 Season Schedule Highlights
The season kicked off with the Riyadh Season P1 on 9 February, moving swiftly through Spain before spreading across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and now Africa and the UK. The Grand Finale is set for Barcelona — a fitting conclusion to what promises to be the biggest year in professional padel history.
With the sport continuing to attract elite talent and massive investment, 2026 looks set to be the year padel fully cements its place in the global sporting calendar.
