The FIP Senior World Cup will take place in Argentina in 2026. The world championship, dedicated to players  seniors will bring together nations from all over the world to  Buenos Aires  from September 14 to 19, with an expanded format and reorganized age categories.

Buenos Aires is hosting the Senior World Cup for the first time

L an International Federation of Padel (FIP)  and  Association of Padel Argentino (APA)  will organize the fourth edition of the  FIP Senior World Cup  à  Buenos Aires , a first in  Argentina .

This event marks an important milestone in the history of  paddle , with the arrival of the competition on the South American continent after editions held in Estepona (2018), Las Vegas (2022) and La Nucía (2024).

On the sporting front, Argentina will defend its men's world title at home, while Spain will aim for another triumph in the women's competition.

An expanded format to 32 nations

Faced with the growth of  international padel The competition is evolving with a final bracket increased to  32 national teams , compared to 24 in the last edition and 16 in 2022.

This expansion illustrates the increase in practice and the growing interest in the  senior padel , which has become a structuring segment of the overall development of the discipline.

Redesigned age categories

The FIP has approved a new organization of the categories, now divided into five age groups:

  •  40+ 
  •  45+ 
  •  50+ 
  •  55+ 
  •  60+ 

This development is consistent with the logic of the program  FIP Beyond , which now structures all international competitions, also integrating players from  18 to 39 year-olds .

"Talent has no age limit."

The president of the FIP, Luigi Carraro, emphasizes the importance of this competition in the padel ecosystem:

“We are delighted that the FIP Senior World Cup is taking place for the first time in Argentina, a key country in the history and development of padel. The senior movement is fundamental for us: these experienced players represent a living legacy of our sport, an essential link between the present and the talents of tomorrow.”

He adds :
"We are convinced that this edition will be special, particularly thanks to the enthusiasm of a unique audience that has largely contributed to the global growth of padel."

A strategic event for Argentina

For his part, the president of the APA, Santiago Brito, emphasizes the significance of this welcome:

“Hosting a world championship in Argentina confirms the APA’s commitment to the development and international reach of padel. It’s an important moment, and a personal honor to continue a family history linked to this sport.”

He specifies :
"Our country will have the honor of hosting delegations from around the world and organizing a competition that promotes the growth and integration of padel on a global scale."

A showcase for padel legends

Beyond the sporting aspect, the  FIP Senior World Cup  It stands out as a symbolic competition. It highlights players who have made their mark on the history of padel and who continue to influence new generations.

In a context of strong global expansion, this event confirms a fundamental trend: the  paddle  is not limited to the current elite, but is part of a continuity where  experience and transmission  play a central role.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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