After a great first edition in 2024, the Betclic Premier Padel Bordeaux returns in 2025 from 28 June to 6 July, with a organization that is clearly moving upmarket this year, with a much more competitive line-up... and many new features for both the public and the players.

A strong men's table with the best in the world

It was the regret of 2024 : the absence of some major players who had missed out after an exhausting South American tour. In 2025, the situation changes radically. Jean-Thomas Peyrou, tournament director, announces:

"This year, all the signals are green for everyone be thereWe want the Bordeaux public to be able to see the best players in the world »

Among the confirmed or expected stars:

  • Franco Stupaczuk, who sent a video announcing his presence and who says Stupaczuk says Juan Lebrón.
  • Juan Tello et Martin Di Nenno will be there. Di Nenno (8th in the world) absent last year will be there this year.
  • Momo Gonzalez and Jon Sanz are also registered.
  • Some of the world's best pairs are already signed up and, barring any surprises, the world's number 1s, Tapia / Coello and world number 2s Galan / Chingotto, should also be part of it.

The tournament management relies on the repositioning of the tournament in the calendar for ensure an optimal attendance of stars.

New location: heading to the Mériadeck ice rink

Exit the Arkéa Arena: the Mériadeck ice rink becomes this year the theater of the tournament. A change of atmosphere, but above all a more intimate and spectacular format : 4 seats will be available from Wednesday to Sunday. The stands, steep and close to the pitches, promise an electric atmosphere. "We'll have a real cauldron," confides Jean-Thomas Peyrou.

Benefits for players :

  • Hotel right next door, zero displacement ;
  • Lean logistics and optimized conditions.

Benefits for the public :

  • Direct access in streetcar, station in front of the entrance;
  • Proximity to the land: feeling of total immersion ;
  • Capacity of 4000 people / day, with steep stands creating a “cauldron” atmosphere.

An enriched spectator experience

Starting Wednesday, a field will be removed to install a new platform and a entrance tunnel for players. “night sessions” from 17 p.m. are planned every evening of Wednesday to Friday, allowing the public to come after work to see the three best matches of the day.

The team of 100% Padel, headed by Jérémy Scatena, will once again be in charge of the facilities. enhanced light effects and renewed visual experience are planned. The playing conditions will be mixed, balanced between defenders and attackers, with a different ball between men's and women's tournament to adjust the rhythms. The idea: to enhance the spectacle. "This year we're going to innovate, the track will be different from last year's," announces Jean-Thomas Peyrou, so see you on June 28th to discover these new features.

Tickets: almost sold out!

Ticket sales are booming: Saturday is already full, Sunday is almost full, and the remaining places are becoming scarce for the quarters. For the first days, Promotional offers have been implemented:

  • One ticket purchased = one free from June 28 to July 1.
  • One ticket purchased = one free for those under 26 with a Youth Card.
  • Affordable rates from the moment you qualify, Saturday 28 June, with many French people on the slopes.

French people expected in large numbers from the qualifiers

The tournament will offer wild cards for the French, moreover on the P2 tournaments the qualifications seem more accessible this season giving still hope more French people present.

The organization is moving upmarket

“We have learned the lessons of 2024. This time, we are ready, we have expanded the team, and we want to offer a complete experience " explains Jean-Thomas Peyrou.

He also insists on the will of Premier Padel and the FIP to strengthen Bordeaux as stronghold of world padel, by integrating it better into the calendar and supporting its development.

Calendar to remember

  • Saturday June 28 : start of qualifications with many French people
  • Monday, June 30 / Tuesday, July 1 : start of the main draw with the first rounds
  • Wednesday to Friday : tournament with night sessions
  • Saturday and Sunday : Semi-finals and finals

A new venue, redesigned infrastructure, a huge turnout and a dream set… Betclic Premier Padel Bordeaux P2 2025 is shaping up to be one of the major padel events this summer.

Practical information

Official ticket office : premierpadelbordeaux.com/ticketing
Instagram : @premierpadelbordeaux
Official site : www.premierpadelbordeaux.com

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !